Overview
Alpharetta is a suburb in Metro Atlanta, it has around 66,000 residents (2020).
6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Historic High Country)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 14 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Atlanta, take GA 400/US 19 North. Exits 9, 10, 11 lead into the city of Alpharetta. Exit 11 will take you directly onto Windward Parkway, which is a visitor friendly route.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $65–$130 a night (typical $95), from 7 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $15 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$270.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
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Get in
From Atlanta, take GA 400/US 19 North. Exits 9, 10, 11 lead into the city of Alpharetta. Exit 11 will take you directly onto Windward Parkway, which is a visitor friendly route.
Get around
This is an easy place to get around by car and is likely the easiest method of exploring the area.
Alpharetta also prides itself as pedestrian-friendly, so travelling by foot is also an option, especially near the town center.
By bus
- Route 140, 185, 143 (weekdays only).
See
- Windward Parkway - West Windward Parkway is where all the stores are, East Windward Parkway is residential neighborhoods
- The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre - frequent shows
- Historic Downtown
Do
- Shop and eat at North Point Mall and on Windward Parkway
- Visit the Town Center
Buy
Shop West Windward Parkway
There are many stores on West Windward Parkway, including WalMart, Costco, Home Depot, and many restaurants
- An outdoor shopping area with many mid-budget restaurants, a dine-in movie theater, a marketplace, and weekly events.
Shop Halcyon
- There are many different high-end and innovative restaurants, boutique shops, a Regal Cinemas, and a park.
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Eat Madras Chettinaad
Indian restaurant. Buffet is only served during lunch.
Eat CT Cantina & Taqueria
Easy-going hangout dishing up regional Mexican standards & specialties in a colorful environment.
Eat Kilwin's Halcyon (Kilwin's)
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
High-end
Eat South City Kitchen Avalon
Inventive takes on Southern classics, including a popular brunch, served in upscale surroundings. Reservations recommended.
Eat District III
Classic Vietnamese dishes like pho served in a crisp, refined room sporting a full bar. Accepts reservations.
Eat Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine (Nahm)
An airy, spacious room with dark wood & marble accents serves as backdrop for traditional Thai fare. Reservations recommended.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Stay Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Alpharetta North Point Mall
Adjacent to North Point Mall in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, this sophisticated all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and 34 miles from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The contemporary studios come with kitchens, free Wi-Fi, pull-out sofas and flat-screen TVs. The 1- to 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. Freebies include hot breakfast, an area shuttle, parking and regular evening socials. Amenities consist of grocery delivery service and a market, along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym. Pets are welcome for a surcharge. (from Google Maps)
Stay Hotel Marriott
Off Highway 19, this informal hotel is 5 miles from events at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and 7 miles from Topgolf entertainment complex. Featuring soundproof windows, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Club-level rooms add access to a private lounge with continental breakfast and evening appetizers (no extra cost), while suites provide living rooms and minifridges. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. Other amenities include a convenience store, a gym and 2 pools (1 is indoor), as well as a restaurant, bar and cafe.
Stay Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta
Situated in Windward Plaza, this modern suburban hotel is less than 6 miles from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and Wills Park. All rooms offer sophisticated decor, custom-designed beds and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves, desks and free WiFi. Some have pull-out sofas. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site American restaurant, as well as a lounge and a 24/7 pantry. There's also a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Additional amenities include meeting rooms and a business center, plus free parking and a local shuttle service. (from Google Maps)
Stay The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection (The Hotel at Avalon)
Opposite the Avalon retail, corporate and residential complex, this modern hotel with a concrete and brick exterior is less than a mile from State Route 400/Turner McDonald Parkway. Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, HDTVs and minifridges. Suites add living and dining areas. Some provide 4-poster beds, fireplaces and balconies. Kids stay at no charge with an adult. Room service is offered. A gym is on-site, as is a rooftop pool surrounded by shaded sunloungers, cabanas and a furnished lawn terrace. A contemporary restaurant/bar serves breakfast (fee). A conference center has 18 event rooms, including a ballroom. Parking is available (surcharge).
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