Lace Up and Layer On: Have Fun Exploring Alpharetta On-Foot!
In Food + Drink, Outdoor Adventures, Shopping
When the winter wind blows and your favorite streaming services beckon with shows, we know it can be tempting to spend all winter cozied up on the couch. Rather than waiting to see if the groundhog sees his shadow, spring into action before spring gets here! With plenty of explorations and adventures to enjoy in Alpharetta, you’ll be thrilled you opted for activation instead of hibernation. Grab your most comfortable walking shoes and your coziest jacket and get ready to explore Alpharetta! Offering a blend of scenic walking paths, vibrant shopping areas, and pedestrian-friendly streets that make exploring the city on foot a delightful experience, here’s a closer look at the various walking opportunities that make Alpharetta the perfect location to lace up, layer on and get active.
The Alpha Loop
Combine exercise with urban exploration on the Alpha Loop, a multi-use pathway designed to connect key areas in the city. The Alpha Loop is part of a larger vision to create a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly network throughout Alpharetta, linking people to the city’s shopping and dining hubs. Whether venturing from Avalon to Downtown or checking out the newest portion from Old Milton Parkway to Northwinds Parkway, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll any day on the Alpha Loop!
Big Creek Greenway
For nature lovers, the Big Creek Greenway provides a perfect escape into the great outdoors while staying close to the heart of Alpharetta. Alpharetta’s 9-mile-long portion of the Greenway offers 12-foot-wide paved paths for ease of exploration, making it the perfect setting for walking, jogging, or biking. The Greenway winds through lush woods, alongside Big Creek, and provides opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. It’s an ideal location for those who want to incorporate nature into their daily routines!
Shopping, Dining, and Exploring
Get your steps in while you get your shop on! Avalon, Alpharetta’s upscale open-air shopping and dining hub, offers more than retail therapy and restaurants! With plenty of room to roam, you can get plenty of exercise while checking off some of your shopping to-do’s! Stroll into High Country Outfitters for gear that’s both stylish and cozy – these winter temperatures in Alpharetta are no joke!
For families, North Point Mall has something for everyone including shopping at classic retailers like Lego, Macy’s, H&M and more. You also head into REI in North Point before heading outside on your adventures to grab goodies for the entire family!
Alpharetta’s downtown area offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern urban amenities. With walkable streets and a mix of local boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops, the downtown district is ideal for exploring. You’ll find it easy to spend the day enjoying the local shops, relishing a meal at a cozy restaurant, or soaking in the sun on the Town Green. You may even want to grab some gear for your explorations at Alpharetta Outfitters or Mountain High Outfitters while you stroll!
Whether you’re strolling along the Alpha Loop, enjoying the beauty of Big Creek Greenway, shopping at Avalon or North Point Mall, or wandering the charming streets of downtown Alpharetta, the city’s walkability ensures that you can enjoy a vibrant, active lifestyle all season long. Ready to get out there? Visit our Outdoor Fun & Adventures page to find even more parks and places to play in our city!