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Verizon amphitheater

Alpharetta is a city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States and a northern suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of
With a vibrant sensibility and urbane pedigree, Alpharetta is the very embodiment of what it claims itself to be: Awesome!  And this city of approximately 54,000 residents, located in metropolitan Atlanta less than 25 miles from the city, isn’t shy about celebrating this most auspicious trait. Even its slogan, “Enjoy, Experience, Explore; Everything’s Possible!” celebrates the exceptional gifts with which the “first city” has been blessed.  Alpharetta has high expectations for itself, possibilities that are richly fulfilled through a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities.

Alpharetta also has an epicurean’s familiarity with all things gastronomic: American, Chinese, Italian and Mexican dishes, Brazilian, Caribbean, Irish, Japanese and Thai fare, from simple to sophisticated, themed to trendy, in settings that range from al fresco to fireside to plain and simple fun. 150 dining options, including fine dining establishments, locally owned eateries, national franchises and lively cafés, dot the culinary landscape.

Alpharetta is a city of celebration.  There’s sure to be a festival or special eventoccurring during your visit! Some of the most widely-known include the Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, Taste of Alpharetta, Old Soliders Day Parade and Race, Scarecrow Harvest and the Alpharetta Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Weekly event schedules are available at the Alpharetta Welcome Center to assist you during your stay. Make sure to take time to experience the 12,000 seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Parkwhere performers like Dave Matthews, Alan Jackson, Zac Brown and Sugarland have been known to take the stage. Information courtesy of link.