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Art & Active Entertainment Alpharetta Arts Center 238 Canton Street, 30009 678-297-6135 www.alpharetta.ga.us/arts

This 10,000 square-foot Arts Center includes a black-box theater space, visual arts and clay studios, digital media studio, gallery exhibits and art events.

All Fired Up 53 South Main Street, 30009 770-740-7800 www.allfiredupart.com

A place where kids of all ages can come together to relax and paint!

Artrageous Potter 1000 North Point Circle, 30022 678-613-6839 www.artrageouspotter.com

A contemporary paint-your-own pottery studio providing a creative fun space to create your own work of art. Walk-ins welcome.

Chuck E Cheese 925 North Point Drive, 30022 678-297-1970 www.chuckecheese.com

The ultimate place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid® and parents can enjoy every moment.

The Cooler Family Skate Center 10800 Davis Drive, 30009 770-649-6600 www.coolerathletics.com

Cool off at The Cooler! With two 85’x 200’ ice arenas, enjoy figure skating, ice hockey, public skating, birthday parties or special events.

Dave & Buster's 6500 North Point Parkway, 30022 678-256-1100 www.daveandbusters.com

Play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games and win tickets for epic prizes. Enjoy mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition.

Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA 3655 Preston Ridge Road, 30005 770-664-1220 www.ymcaatlanta.org

Explore this adventurous ropes course and rock climbing wall featuring a series of constructed, interactive components nestled behind Alpharetta’s YMCA.

Geocaching

Now is the perfect time to explore geocaching in Alpharetta! This outdoor treasure-hunting activity is great for groups, families and even individuals. Visit geocaching.com and search Alpharetta zip codes 30004, 30005, 30009, 30022, 30023 to find a complete list of all the caches around town. Plug the coordinates into your personal GPS device and start hunting!

Hi-Five Sports Zone 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 1008, 30022 844-397-2255 www.hifivesportsclubs.com

This 7,600 square foot facility of basketball court and turf field space help to foster sports exploration and development for youth from pre-k to 12 years old

Main Event Entertainment

Main Event Entertainment 10700 Davis Drive, 30009 770-521-9100 www.mainevent.com

State-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, captivating game rooms, stylish billiards, flexible meeting rooms, energetic bars and high-quality restaurants.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation 1450 Morrison Parkway, 30009 770-442-2459 www.idowannaride.com

Release your inner daredevil during one of the internationally recognized rider training classes dedicated to expanding rider education and ATV/motorcycle safety. So what are you waiting for? Let’s ride!

Odyssey Escape Game 1111 Alderman Drive, Bldg. 200, Suite 210, 30005 770-559-7548 www.odysseyescapegame.com

Clues, codes, and keys are hidden throughout the room. Then use the clues, codes, and wit to figure out the puzzles and riddles. Work with your team, communicate and be creative together. Be quick, yet thorough for your best chance of a successful escape!

Painting with a Twist 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 801, 30009 470-294-0051 www.paintingwithatwist.com

These painting sessions are fun art, not fine art. Invite your friends, sip your favorite beverage and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. It's a colorful, casual party atmosphere where you'll leave your cares behind and go home with a one-of-a-kind painting created by you.

PLAYlive Nation 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 2012, 30022 833-752-5483 www.playlivenation.com

A modern style gaming lounge that unites people of all ages. Whether you enjoy video games, collectable card games, or board games, you can always meet like-minded people in our environment.

Topgolf Alpharetta 10900 Westside Parkway, 30009 770-217-0513 www.topgolf.com/us/alpharetta

Competition of sport meets favorite local hangout at this golf entertainment complex with impressive food and beverage menus. Hit golf balls containing microchips to track shot accuracy and distance. You don’t need to know how to golf: just how to party!

Treehouse at Sis & Moon's 24 Milton Avenue, 30009 404-414-8750 www.treehousegallery.weebly.com

A working studio and art gallery in the heart of downtown Alpharetta offering Canvas and Cocktails classes.

Urban Escape Games 20 Mansell Court East Suite 275, 30076 678-805-2189 www.urbanescapegames.com

Urban Escape Games brings the latest worldwide entertainment trend to the Atlanta area! Come try to escape our themed rooms filled with clues and puzzles.

Cooking Schools Publix Aprons Alpharetta Cooking School 4305 State Bridge Road, 30022 770-751-8560 www.publix.com Williams Sonoma 8180 Avalon Boulevard, 30009 678-448-4105 www.williams-sonoma.com

Let’s go to the Movies AMC Dine-In North Point Mall 12 4500 North Point Circle, 30022 678-894-7246 www.amctheatres.com

Regal Avalon 3950 1st Street, 30009 844-462-7342 www.regmovies.com

Performance Venues ACT1 Theater 180 Academy Street, 30009 770-663-8989 www.act1theater.com

Now with a 20+ year history, ACT1 Theater is an award-winning community theater and outreach of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Through the use of drama they strive to provide fellowship and entertainment to the community with a focus on wholesome entertainment.

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Parkway, 30009 404-733-5010 www.livenation.com/venues/14312/ameris-bankamphitheatre

Enjoy performances by today’s leading artists. Set on 45 acres of beautifully landscaped wooded land, the state-of-the art venue has a 12,000-person capacity. The amphitheatre has earned top honors from Insight Magazine as “Best Concert Venue”.

Matilda’s

Matilda's Music Under the Pines 850 Hickory Flat Road, 30004 678-480-6932 www.matildasmusicvenue.com

Everyone is welcome—dogs too! Bring along favorite eats and drinks to savor as bands play bluegrass, country and folk rock tunes in this fabulously funky setting.

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 855-583-5838 www.thevelvetnote.com

This world-class jazz club brings together topnotch performers in an intimate setting. Google rated Velvet Note as the “Best Jazz Club in all of Georgia.” The restaurant and concert venue also earned top nods from Downbeat Magazine and Creative Loafing for “Best Jazz Venue” and “Best Jazz Night in Atlanta."

Shopping

Avalon 2200 Avalon Boulevard, 30009 770-765-1000 www.experienceavalon.com

Over 60 fine-retail boutiques, luxury brands, chef-driven dining and lavish entertainment. Style your own necklace at Kendra Scott, pick up a one-of-a kind outfit from Johnny Was, grab a glass of vino from CRU Food & Wine’s rooftop bar and walk the boulevard to the Plaza lawn for local entertainment or games.

Downtown Alpharetta

Whether you’re shopping, dining, playing, living or staying, Downtown Alpharetta is an awesome place to visit. When its not bustling with a don’t miss event, the charming downtown area of Alpharetta is entertaining locals and visitors with more than 50 shops and 45+ restaurants.

North Point Mall 1000 North Point Circle, 30022 770-740-8636 www.northpointmall.com

More than 100 acclaimed retailers, including an innovative LEGO store and Von Maur. Nordstrom Rack, REI, Honey & Hazel Boutique and more surround the mall on North Point Parkway.

Technology MiniMe Factory 5530 Windward Parkway, Ste. 100A, 30004 770-797-5020 www.minimefactory.com

Create a miniature version of you! Step into the “MiniMe dome” fitted with over 100 cameras and scanners, capturing over 500 instant images. All captured images are rendered into a 3D digital model of YOU!

Tours/Breweries Alpharetta History Walk Downtown Alpharetta 678-297-2811 www.awesomealpharetta.com

Be whisked back in time. Explore downtown Alpharetta on this self-guided walking tour of 25+ markers of historic structures that tell the story of the city’s early days. Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center to pick up an Alpharetta History Walk Brochure before your tour.

Alpharetta & Old Milton County History Museum 2 Park Plaza, 30009 678-297-6000 www.awesomealpharetta.com

The History Museum covers the history of Alpharetta, from its earliest days as Cherokee Indian territory, through its remarkable emergence as one of the nation’s most vibrant high tech cities. Free Admission. M-Th, 8:30am-5:00pm; Fr, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Currahee Brewing Company 25 South Main Street, 30009 770-696-2097 www.curraheebrew.com

Currahee was founded in North Carolina in 2015, and brought their first Georgia location to Alpharetta in 2018! Currahee welcomes patrons to bring in snacks and food from surrounding restaurants to enjoy while sipping on their craft beers in the taproom.

Farm & Garden Tours of Alpharetta 678-575-7643 www.gafarmtours.com

Explore Awesome Alpharetta and North Georgia's beautiful farms and gardens! See natural vistas, enjoy local food, taste the best wines the region has to offer, experience life on a farm, or pick fresh garden produce and flowers. Jekyll Brewing

Jekyll Brewing Brewery & Taproom 2855 Marconi Drive, Ste. 350, 30005 770-549-9635

Restaurant & Taproom 15 Academy Street, Ste. 1E, 30009 470-273-5932 www.jekyllbrewing.com

Whether you like it hoppy, malty or delicately balanced, Jekyll Brewing has you covered with its originally crafted refreshing brews. While you’re at the Marconi Drive location, kick back to enjoy a flight of their greatest hits and be sure to tour the brewery to see just how the magic’s made. Jekyll recently expanded, bringing its beers and a new restaurant to Downtown Alpharetta. Their second location includes a tasting room, restaurant, and a rooftop patio three stories above the heart of Downtown Alpharetta.

Mansell House and Gardens 1835 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 770-475-4663 www.aomchs.org

Home to the Alpharetta Historical Society, this beautiful and unique 1912 Queen Anne style house has a fabulous garden setting. Call 770- 475-4663 to schedule a tour.

Walk of Memories

Walk of Memories at American Legion Post 201 201 Wills Road, 30009 770-475-9023 www.legion201.org

Pay homage to our fallen heroes at this one of a kind memorial. In honor of every Georgian killed in combat since Pearl Harbor, this memorial displays 8,000 bricks with the engraved names of Georgia men and women. The park displays decommissioned military equipment and monuments commemorating the branches of the military.

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