This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Alpharetta, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.A.

The small city of Alpharetta carefully maintains its country-style charm, despite being a mere 30 minutes north of the bustling city of Atlanta. Located amidst rolling foothills, Alpharetta is known for its equestrian estates and year-round horse shows that are held at Wills Park Equestrian Center. Besides its equestrian facilities, the city also offers golfing, shopping and festival excitement. Visitors enjoy golfing at one of three public, full-service courses in the city, each featuring 18 holes of championship golf. Shopping in Alpharetta is a popular pastime, as the city's North Point Mall features over 175 specialty shops and six department stores. Alpharetta's Main Street Market, which occurs April through October, is a shopper's paradise and features an array of antiques, artwork and collectibles. Every May the city is alive during the Taste of Alpharetta festival where restaurants, party-goers and entertainers take to the streets in celebration.