If you’re looking for warm weather, access to big-city amenities, and a convenient location close to wondrous nature and lots of local community spots, Alpharetta, GA, has it all. This north Atlanta suburb is fewer than 30 miles away from Georgia’s capital. It’s also just around a little more than an hour away from North Georgia mountain towns, situating residents between urban life and nature escapes.
For those who already call Georgia home or who are looking for an inviting place to retire, find out why Alpharetta is one of the best places in Georgia to retire. Here are the top reasons to consider Alpharetta, GA, your new home.
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1. Mild Weather
There’s no need to worry about shoveling tons of snow in Alpharetta. The city boasts mild weather throughout the year, with just about 2.5 inches of snowfall from December to March.
And, compared to hot cities in the Southwest where temperatures may soar past 100°F in the summer, the warmest month of July sees an average high of 88°F and a beautiful average low of 67°F. The mild weather makes Alpharetta a great place for retirees who love the outdoors to settle down in, since most days and nights are great times to spend outside.
2. Low-Cost Entertainment
It’s easy to have fun in Alpharetta for little to no cost. The city offers tons of free activities and events every week, which enable residents to connect in the community. These include:
- Self-guided walking tours: There are nearly 20 public art sculptures by local to international artists on permanent and rotating display in the downtown Alpharetta Arts Walking Tour. The Alpharetta History Walk features more than 25 historical markers all within walking distance that showcase the city’s history.
- Parks, hiking and biking trails, and arboretums: Alpharetta has nature-filled spaces everywhere you turn, including 15 miles of established biking trails. Some other popular destinations include:
- Wills Park, the city’s largest park at 120 acres, which includes baseball fields, free lighted tennis courts, a community center, a recreation center, an equestrian center, an aquatic center, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic pavilions, a piano, cornhole, walking trails, a community garden and an arboretum
- Brooke Street Park, a 5-acre passive park with an arboretum, cornhole and reflection garden
- Webb Bridge Park, a 109-acre park with soccer and baseball fields, a 1.5-mile walking trail, an arboretum, a lake, a piano and tennis courts
- Festivals and events: Throughout the year, Alpharetta hosts lots of free festivals and special events for residents. The Avalon multi-use complex presents free events like Avalon Nights Live concerts and Punchline Comedy Nights. The Alpharetta Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning in front of Alpharetta City Hall from April through November. The annual Alpharetta Art in the Park events happen on various weekends and gives residents the opportunity to connect with local makers at these outdoor artist markets.
The Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department also offers free programs and activities, including group exercise classes. Attending a free class is a great way to connect with other seniors and community members in the area, too.
3. Vibrant Dining, Arts & Culture
With a close proximity to Atlanta, Alpharetta has carved out an attractive dining, arts and cultural scene of its own. There are more than 200 restaurants in Alpharetta, featuring diverse cuisine including Indian, Brazilian, Middle Eastern and Vietnamese. Diners can enjoy many locally owned restaurants in comfortable outdoor seating when the weather’s nice.
There’s also so much to enjoy arts- and culture-wise in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Symphony performs music at venues throughout the area. The Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum provides a glimpse into Alpharetta’s history, dating back to the area’s origin as a Cherokee Indian territory.
ACT1 Theater presents theater programming throughout the year, staging plays from Shakespeare to modern works. The Alpharetta Arts Center has two rotating art galleries, plus a performance space and art studios for various mediums.
Whether you love trying new foods, seeing visual art and performances, or creating your own artwork, Alpharetta has something for everyone.
4. Great Location
As mentioned, Alpharetta is a suburb of Atlanta, just around an hour’s drive away. Residents can also head up north to the North Georgia Mountains, which are surrounded by state parks, golf courses, apple orchards, nature trails and more.
Alpharetta’s close proximity to Atlanta means it’s also convenient for seniors who love to travel and for residents who frequently have visitors come into town. When you retire in Alpharetta, you can jet-set around the world when you want, take a road trip to a whole new nature-filled locale, or welcome visitors to your home base with quick airport access.
5. Highly Regarded
For years, Alpharetta has received some of the most coveted awards in the country based on best places to live. A sample of the accolades Alpharetta has been named in include:
- Safest Cities
- Best City to Live in Georgia
- Best Small Cities
- Best Suburbs to Raise a Family
- Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business
- Best Communities With a Big City Vibe
- South’s Best Cities
- Bicycle Friendly Communities
Recent awards like these prove Alpharetta is among the country’s best places to raise a family, enjoy outdoor activities and relish city life in a friendly community.
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Learn About Addington Place of Alpharetta
For seniors and their loved ones, Alpharetta is also home to Addington Place of Alpharetta, an assisted living and memory care community that’s right in the heart of it all. Residents get access to transportation services, plus an array of daily programming activities to participate in right on-site. Residents can participate in games and trivia activities, exercise classes, art programming and more.
Residents have everything they need right at home, from restaurant-style dining and professional service for meals, to a full-service beauty shop and barber shop. There’s also a media center and private library at this pet-friendly community.
If you’re interested in learning more about Addington Place of Alpharetta and what residents can expect from living here, find out more about Senior Lifestyle, or schedule a tour today.