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Moving to Alpharetta, GA: What to Know Before You Move
Thinking about moving to Alpharetta, Georgia? A practical guide to neighborhoods, the tech job market, commutes on GA 400, things to do and what living here is like.
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Oak Steakhouse
Charleston-born steakhouse at Avalon known for dry-aged beef, Wagyu and ribeyes, backed by an extensive wine list. One of Alpharetta's go-to special occasion rooms.
Southern
South City Kitchen Avalon
Upscale Southern cooking at Avalon, known for fried chicken, biscuits, shrimp and grits and one of the area's most popular brunches.
Persian
Rumi's Kitchen
Persian dining at Avalon known for juicy kabobs, fragrant rice and hummus. A metro Atlanta favorite that made Avalon a food destination.
BBQ
Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ
Southern BBQ in a historic brick building on Main Street, known for hand-pulled pork, ribs and beef burnt ends.
Coffee Shop
Valor Coffee
Downtown Alpharetta's hometown roaster, with indoor and outdoor seating a block off Main Street.
Shopping & dining district
Avalon
Alpharetta's 86-acre upscale mixed-use district: dozens of shops and restaurants along the Boulevard, the Regal Avalon 12 theater, The Hotel at Avalon, and a plaza with bocce, swings and fire pits. Home to a seasonal ice rink, tree lighting and Santa visits each winter.
City Center district
Downtown Alpharetta
Alpharetta's walkable heart: 50+ shops and restaurants around Main Street, the Town Green with its splash fountain, City Hall, a self-guided arts walk of nearly 20 sculptures, and the Saturday farmers market in season.
Trail
Big Creek Greenway
Alpharetta's signature trail: about 9 miles of wide paved path along Big Creek for walking, biking and skating, plus mountain-bike trails and a wetland boardwalk spur. Free, dawn to dusk, with access points at Rock Mill, Haynes Bridge, Northpoint and more.
Concert venue
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Alpharetta's 12,000-seat outdoor concert venue in a wooded setting at Encore Park, hosting major country, rock and pop tours from spring through fall.
Avalon and Downtown Alpharetta
Things to doTwo walkable districts, one mile apart
Avalon's shops, restaurants and seasonal ice rink sit one mile from Downtown Alpharetta's Town Green, farmers market and 50+ storefronts, connected by the paved Alpha Loop trail.
Living in Alpharetta
Moving guide- Downtown Alpharetta
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The Technology City of the South
Alpharetta is home to hundreds of technology companies, top-rated schools and some of metro Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods. Our moving guide covers where people live, what it costs and what to know.
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