Living in Alpharetta

Posted by Jennifer Dilbeck on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 at 11:48am.

If you are thinking of making a move to the Atlanta area, Alpharetta is only 25 miles from downtown Atlanta and a city to consider. Alpharetta is one of the fastest growing communities in the South. Its environment is considered ideal for raising families and living a quality lifestyle free from the problems found in so many similar sized cities and away from the bustle of Atlanta. Alpharetta offers a moderate cost of living and pleasant climate throughout the year. The median home price is around $264,000 and there are a variety of homes to choose from single-family homes to beautiful custom homes to townhomes and condominiums. It’s beautiful parks and quaint streets make Alpharetta an attractive community for residents and visitors alike. Alpharetta has a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation and entertainment and infinite shopping. Alpharetta appreciates the arts and supports their local artists. The city is home to several performing arts venues, numerous galleries and cultural events. Some of the art galleries you’ll have to visit are Matilida’s Enchanted Cottage, Monfort’s Fine Art Gallery and Carter House Gallery. Matilda’s shows work from local folk artists.

It’s unique and interesting cottages are a sight for the senses and exhibits true craftsmanship. If you are interested in the music scene, The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is an outdoor venue and has the capacity to house 12,000. Here you will enjoy big name acts like Tom Petty and the Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.If shopping is your favorite pastime, then you’ll appreciate all of the interesting and unique shops. Alpharetta offers seven unique shopping districts making shopping in Alpharetta extraordinary. One area is the quaint antique shops along Main Street downtown and specialty boutiques along Windward Parkway. Another is the North Point Mall. It’s an obvious favorite with more than 160 stores that have all the stores you recognize, dining opportunities and many more. Alpharetta’s history is well-preserved in this city. Early colonist first built tent communities in the early 19th century and farmed the land and grew cotton. By 1857, the city was chartered and named Alpharetta or ‘First Town’ in Greek. Downtown Alpharetta Historic District is located in the center of Alpharetta and showcases several historic buildings dating from the late 1800s and older. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.

If shopping is your favorite pastime, then you’ll appreciate all of the interesting and unique shops. Alpharetta offers seven unique shopping districts making shopping in Alpharetta extraordinary. One area is the quaint antique shops along Main Street downtown and specialty boutiques along Windward Parkway. Another is the North Point Mall. It’s an obvious favorite with more than 160 stores that have all the stores you recognize, dining opportunities and many more.

Alpharetta’s history is well-preserved in this city. Early colonist first built tent communities in the early 19th century and farmed the land and grew cotton. By 1857, the city was chartered and named Alpharetta or ‘First Town’ in Greek. Downtown Alpharetta Historic District is located in the center of Alpharetta and showcases several historic buildings dating from the late 1800s and older. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.

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