Time to “Fall” in Love With One of the South’s Friendliest Cities

As the temperatures drop this fall, the fun heats up in Alpharetta. Named “One of the South’s Friendliest Cities” by Southern Living Magazine, “One of the Best Places to Visit in Georgia” by Vacationidea.com and one of the Local Palate’s Favorite Southern Culinary Towns in 2024, Alpharetta is the place to be this season.

Whether it’s a daytime adventure with the family or a chance for a quick getaway, Alpharetta offers exciting activities to make the fall unforgettable. 

Celebrate National Coffee Day 

National Coffee Day is September 29, and Alpharetta has numerous spots to celebrate. 

• Valor Coffee – Start your day on a high note at Valor Coffee, where every cup is brewed with a mission to uplift and inspire.
• Boarding Pass Coffee: Newly opening in Alpharetta, this specialty coffee roaster brings a global experience to your cup with beans sourced from around the world, including their family farm in Brazil. They offer small-batch roasts inspired by travel destinations.
• Warm Waves Coffee House – From humble beginnings as an at-home roasting journey, Warm Waves Coffee House has become a beloved downtown Alpharetta gem.
• The Nest Cafe – The Nest Cafe offers a delightful fusion of coffee and cuisine to nourish the body and mind.
• July Moon Bakery Cafe – Discover the award-winning July Moon Bakery & Café, an Asian-inspired haven featuring authentic bánh mì, specialty coffee, bubble tea, and decadent desserts.
• Cafe Intermezzo – Inspired by a 1971 journey to Germany, Café Intermezzo brings the European café experience to Alpharetta, offering exquisite artisan desserts and specialty coffees.
• TBB 122 – TBB 122 is a community-focused full-service cafe and restaurant serving Alpharetta artisan goods and delicious, healthful meals prepared using local ingredients.

Scenic Spots for Fall Foliage 

In the Fall, areas of Alpharetta transform to show off its autumn colors. Enjoy exploring the city by foot along the trails and paths in the destination. 

AlphaLoop: A network of urban, multi-use trails that links four of Alpharetta’s key activity centers – Avalon, Downtown, the North Point Eco District and Northwinds

Big Creek Greenway:Explore nine miles on Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway, a 12-foot wide paved path for biking, walking, rollerblading, inline skating and bird watching. 

Fall Festivals & Events

• Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival, October 11-12, 2024: Exceptional music and captivating performances are guaranteed, with headliners Sixpence None the Richer on Friday evening and Neal Francis on Saturday evening! This event is free to the public. 
• Alpharetta Restaurant Week, October 20-26, 2024: With over 45 participating restaurants, this is the area’s largest Restaurant Week event featuring local Alpharetta restaurants offering a special dinner menu with multiple courses for $25-$50+ and many also offer similar lunch menus for $20-$35+ (beverage, tax and gratuity not included).

Ongoing Events This Fall

• Alpharetta Farmers Market: For over two decades, the vendors of theAlpharetta Farmers Markethave been serving fresh produce and goods in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta. It’s the locals’ go-to for fresh baked goods and snacks, open April 6 through November 23 from 8:30-12:30 a.m.
  
• Alpharetta Food Truck Alley: Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early at this Alpharetta event, which takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from April to October 2024 and features up to 10 food trucks.
  
• Avalon Nights Live: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza every Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Avalon Nights Live. Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away. Takes place through October 25, 2024.

 Dog Friendly Alpharetta 

With the crisp air, there is never a better time to walk with your pooch. 

• Fetch Park Alpharetta: While visiting, pups can enjoy extensive green space to run and play, cool off in troughs of fresh water in the splash zone, and interact with all types of dog breeds. Human visitors can “Unleash and Unwind” while playing along with their pet, enjoying a coffee or beer from the Bark bar, snapping pics with the fun murals painted throughout the park, or catching their favorite team playing on the big screen.
  
• The Big Creek Greenway features 9 miles of dog-approved pathways. With multiple access points throughout the city, it’s super easy to decide what route you’d like to take with your exercise partner! The 12-foot wide paths are great whether you want to walk, run or skate alongside your pooch.

Concerts

Alpharetta has the soundtrack to your music-inspired getaway. In 2024, there will be over 350 performances across nine music venues. From park performances to the 12,000-seat Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, you’ll never miss a beat in Alpharetta, GA. Enjoy music venues including:

• Alpharetta Arts Center
• Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
• Brooke Street Park
• The Plaza at Avalon
• Roaring Social
• Town Green
• Union Hill Park
• The Velvet Note