The City of Alpharetta, GA
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Alpharetta is a popular city in the state of Georgia with a total of 51,569 residents living there. Alpharetta is ranked as the tenth most populated city in Georgia and the 622nd most populated city in the United States, and is located in Fulton County. The largest nearby city to Alpharetta is Atlanta, approximately 13 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Alpharetta, including Mcdonald's, Burger King - Store 10899, Slope's BBQ, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant and Brusters Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Yogurt. For a larger selection of Alpharetta restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Alpharetta Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Eighteen Hole Course at RiverPines Golf Course, St. Marlo Country Club, Windermere Golf Club and Peachtree Golf Center. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Alpharetta please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near Alpharetta:
- Atlanta DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
- Atlanta Fulton County Airport (FTY)
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Intl. Airport (ATL)
- Gainesville Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL)
Alpharetta, Georgia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Alpharetta
In the month of December, Alpharetta experiences an average high temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 32 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.18 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Alpharetta with daytime temperatures averaging 85 degrees in the summer, and 53 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Alpharetta to receive an average of 4.77 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.12 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 102 degrees in the summer and as low as -10 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Alpharetta should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 71 degrees, and nighttime lows of 47.
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Alpharetta, Georgia Attractions
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Alexander Memorial Coliseum - Georgia Tech - Atlanta, The Alexander Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena that is situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the home of the basketball teams of Georgia Tech and hosted the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA from 1968–1972 and again from 1997–1999. Tech's women's volleyball team occasionally uses the facility as well, primarily for NCAA tournament games and other matches that draw crowds that would overflow the O'Keefe Gymnasium.
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Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Club - Atlanta, The Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1940, this Atlanta course designed by Garrett Gill & George B. Williams is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 404-753-6158. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2300 Wilson Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
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Archibald Smith Plantation Home - Roswell, The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, is a plantation in Roswell, Georgia built in 1845. The home was built by one of Roswell's founders, Archibald Smith, and housed three generations of his family. The home was restored by the third generation, Arthur and Mary Smith, in 1940. The home was sold to the City of Roswell in 1986 and opened to the public as a house museum in 1992.
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Arena at Gwinnett Center - Duluth, The Arena at Gwinnett Center is an indoor arena that is situated in Duluth, Georgia. The Arena was an expansion to the already existing Gwinnett Center, which also includes a Performing Arts Center, and a Convention Center. The arena seats 11,500 for hockey, 12,750 for basketball, and 13,100 for major concerts. The AJC voted the Concession Stand as the best in the state. The Gwinnett Arena has contests in the summer to see who can fit the most hot dogs in their mouth.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta, The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acre botanical garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia in the US. Incorporated in 1976, the garden's mission is to "develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, education, conservation, research and enjoyment".
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Atlanta Cyclorama - Atlanta, The Atlanta Cyclorama is a cylindrical panoramic painting of the American Civil War Battle of Atlanta, . The cyclorama is housed in a museum, also called the "Atlanta Cyclorama", in Grant Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Visitors view the cylindrical painting from the inside, entering through an entrance in the floor. After being seated, the central cylinder rotates slowly affording a view of the entire painting. The painting at one time was the largest oil painting in the world, and if unrolled would measure 42 feet high by 358 feet long.
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Atlanta History Center - Atlanta, The Atlanta History Center is a museum that is situated in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of America's premier history museums.
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Bear's Best Atlanta - Suwanee, The Bear's Best Atlanta is an 18 hole public golf course in Gwinnett County Georgia. Built in 2002, this Suwanee course designed by Jack Nicklaus is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 678-714-2582. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 5342 Aldeburgh Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024
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Bobby Jones Golf Course - Atlanta, The Bobby Jones Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1930, this Atlanta course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 404-355-1009. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 384 Woodward Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
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Browns Mill Golf Course - Atlanta, The Browns Mill Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1960, this Atlanta course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 404-366-3573. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 480 Cleveland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
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Alpharetta, Georgia Hotels
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Alpharetta, Georgia Restaurants
This is a list of Alpharetta Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Barbecue Restaurants, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Alpharetta Articles
Published June 20, 2011
Captivating and educational, the Roswell UFO Museum New Mexico provides one of the most comprehensive overviews of the Roswell Incident available to the public
Published December 6, 2010
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Published September 28, 2010
Spread over 3000 acres, Stone Mountain Park is counted among the most popular family attractions in Georgia - which isn’t surprising considering that people of all ages and from all walks of life are likely to find something of interest here.
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