7 Best Things to Do in Alpharetta, GA

By VI Staff on July 3, 2020 - Updated

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The city of Alpharetta is full of friendly people and Southern charm. It’s even ranked as the country’s seventh friendliest city. Along with all the friendliness and Southern hospitality, there are also many things to do in the area. Located just a little more than twenty miles from downtown Atlanta, Alpharetta boasts a small town feel, but with all the conveniences of a city. There are five different shopping districts within the city, as well as over two hundred restaurants. The city is also a thriving destination for music, with Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood hosting a variety of concerts. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.

1.North Point Mall

The North Point Mall in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Georgia is a popular shopping mall in the community. Originally opened in October of 1993, North Point is a major destination for shoppers in the Atlanta metropolitan area as one of the country’s largest shopping malls. The mall is anchored by Von Maur, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Dillard’s, but is also home to a diverse selection of more than 240 retail stores and specialty shops, along with the AMC Theatre. The North Point Mall is rounded out with several restaurants as well, including The Cheesecake Factory and Moe’s Southwest Grill.

1000 North Point Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: 770-740-9273

2.Bridgeway Church

The Bridgeway Church is a friendly church in a city known for being one of the friendliest in the United States. The church loves both “God and people,” and welcomes everyone to “come as they are,” caring more about who people are than what they are wearing. The worship and teaching at Bridgeway Church focuses on Christ’ work and the Bible and the main service on Sundays begins at 10:45 and ends around noon. The church’s Connect Classes take place at 9:30am, offering a chance to connect with others, as well as study the Bible.

4755C Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005, Phone: 678-942-1100

3.Alpharetta Community Garden

Located within Wills Park, the Alpharetta Community Garden is an educational and organic garden where volunteer gardeners in Alpharetta can come together to teach, learn, and share their experiences in gardening with one another, visitors, and the surrounding community. The mission of this arboretum is to connect people with nature for their enjoyment and education, and to engage with the local community through stewardships, ecological education, and horticultural demonstration. Established in 2009 in partnership with the City as the city’s first community garden, the Alpharetta Community Garden lets plotholders use the garden to grow their own food.

11915 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009

4.Cellairis Amphitheatre

The Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, located just outside of Alpharetta, is a popular concert venue that brings in many big name acts to the Atlanta area throughout the year. Opened in 1989, the amphitheatre is able to seat almost 19,000 people, including both the lawn and seats, and was designed to provide a state-of-the-art music experience for both artists and fans. The Cellairis Amphitheatre was specifically built for popular music and has hosted numerous major artists, such as Phish, Linkin Park, Aerosmith, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, and Tim McGraw among many others.

2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30315

5.Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

The Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant is a local eatery with a heart of “farm-to-table” cuisine, bringing ingredients straight from a local farm to the kitchen to the plates of customers. The food served here is made with ingredients sourced just a few steps from the restaurant from the Fundora Family farm. This results in hearty Italian classics prepared with some of the freshest ingredients possible. The menu features U.S. choice chicken and beef, lamb from New Zealand, and fresh seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Signature sweets include ricotta cheesecake, sicilian cannolis, and tiramisu.

5670 Atlanta Hwy Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: 770-475-9100

6.Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails

Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails is situated within the Historic District’s five points area and offers a distinctly unique dining experience. Boasting a quaint and comfortable setting, this restaurant right outside of Alpharetta is designed to entice the senses with an artful edge and welcoming atmosphere. Milton’s features an intertwining outdoor patio and deck, fireplaces for cooler weather, and an energetic bar. As for the food, the restaurant serves contemporary “New Southern Cuisine,” utilizing local, fresh ingredients to make comfort food inspired by the region with bold flavors. A large portion of the ingredients used here come from the on-site garden.

800 Mayfield Rd, Milton, GA 30009, Phone: 770-817-0161

7.Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

The Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a friendly seafood chain restaurant with many locations across the country, including one in Alpharetta, Georgia. The vibrant and fresh dishes served here focus on the sea’s bounty, with a menu featuring an emphasis on Cajun-inspired seafood, such as spicy crawfish etouffee, shrimp and grits, and seafood gumbo. Seafood includes crab, scallops, lobster, fish, and shrimp, however, there are still options for guests who prefer food from the land. The Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00am until 8:15pm and from 11:00am until 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

10795 Davis Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: 770-992-5566