QUIZ: Discover Your Awesome Travel Style
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When you’re planning a vacation, sometimes the options feel TOO abundant. Discover your travel style so you can plan the perfect itinerary for you. This quick 8-question quiz will give you fast results and custom recommendations for you to try while visiting Alpharetta, GA!
Tally up your points as you go and get your custom-to-you itinerary at the end. Already took the quiz on social media? Scroll to the bottom for your results!
#1: Where to Stay
When booking your hotel for a vacation, you:
A. (1 Pt) Stick with the brand I have a rewards membership with.
B. (2 Pts) Ask friends for a recommendation or choose based on online reviews. I’m not picky, but I like to know what I’m getting.
C. (3 Pts) Select whatever comes up as the top result. I don’t really care as long as there’s a bed and a shower!
#2: How You Travel
When you travel, you prefer getting from place to place via:
A. (1 Pt) Driving my own car if possible.
B. (2 Pts) Renting a car. It’s a fun way to drive something different than my daily ride and lets me set my own pace.
C. (3 Pts) Using a rideshare service. I don’t want to think about parking, driving, or navigating!
#3: Packing Light or Packing It All
When it comes to packing, you:
A. (1 Pt) Bring everything I might need while on vacation. If there’s room in the suitcase, why not use it!
B. (2 Pts) Try to pack as lightly as possible, but I’d prefer to bring more than enough rather than need to buy something at my destination.
C. (3 Pts) Bring an empty suitcase for all the things I plan to buy on my trip.
#4: Where We’re Eating
It’s dinner time. You’re looking for:
A. (1 Pt) A chain restaurant that I know serves what I like.
B. (2 Pts) Something new to me, but I check the reviews before I commit.
C. (3 Pts) Whatever taco stand, food truck, or eatery is closest. I’m not afraid to try the spiciest dish on the most exotic menu.
#5: Retail Recommendations
When you go shopping, you:
A. (1 Pt) Shop from the same handful of stores almost every time. I’ve been wearing the same brands for years. It’s my signature style.
B. (2 Pts) Have favorites that I go to, but I’ll shop at new retailers if they’re highly recommended or have a unique piece I can’t find elsewhere.
C. (3 Pts) Check out any new boutique that comes along. I love “treasure hunting” and finding items no one else will have!
#6: Immersing Yourself
You’re looking for something fun to do this afternoon. You:
A. (1 Pt) Take a leisurely stroll on a walking trail, check out a new art gallery, or maybe seek out a local nursery to pick out new plants for your garden.
B. (2 Pts) Stick with activities you’re familiar with, but you are open to a new twist. You might enjoy mini golf, a new sporting simulator, or a painting class.
C. (3 Pts) Look for the most unique experience available. I want to try new things whenever I can. Variety is the spice of life.
#7: Staying Close or Venturing Out
When visiting somewhere new, you:
A. (1 Pt) Tend to stay in a close vicinity. I booked this destination because I like what it has to offer.
B. (2 Pts) Stay near my destination, but am open to nearby experiences if they sound super fun!
C. (3 Pts) Treat this destination as a jumping off point. The world is my oyster. I want to see as much as I can of new areas.
#8: While traveling, you’re:
A. (1 Pt) Off social media. I don’t want people to know where I’m at. Safety concerns, duh.
B. (2 Pts) Posting a recap or photo dump on the way home.
C. (3 Pts) Practically an influencer. I’m posting daily, with stories and reels detailing every experience.
8–12 Points: “The Comfort Cruiser”
Your Travel Style:
You love familiarity, comfort, and reliability when you travel. You’re not trying to “rough it” or reinvent yourself on vacation. You want a relaxing escape where you know you’ll enjoy yourself. You appreciate quality experiences, charming local gems, and a well-planned itinerary with very few surprises.
Your ideal trip includes:
- Scenic strolls
- Comfortable accommodations
- Relaxed shopping
- Reliable restaurants
- Leisurely pacing
- Plenty of time to unwind
Your Alpharetta Itinerary
Stay
Book a stay at The Hotel at Avalon for upscale comfort and walkable convenience.
Morning
Start your day with coffee and a peaceful walk along Big Creek Greenway or the Alpha Loop.
Afternoon
Browse the familiar favorites and stylish storefronts at Avalon and North Point Mall.
Dinner
Enjoy a dependable but elevated dinner at Marlow’s Tavern or Ted’s Montana Grill.
Evening
Wrap up the night with dessert at Café Intermezzo and a leisurely evening stroll under Avalon’s string lights[MH3] .
13–18 Points: “The Balanced Explorer”
Your Travel Style
You like a little structure and a little spontaneity. You appreciate recommendations, enjoy trying new things, and love a vacation that mixes comfort with memorable experiences. You’re open-minded without going completely off plan.
Your ideal trip includes:
- Trendy dining
- Interactive activities
- Balanced itineraries
- Instagram-worthy spots
- New experiences with good reviews
Your Alpharetta Itinerary
Stay
Check into hotels like the Aloft Alpharetta, Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Alpharetta, Even Hotel Alpharetta – Avalon Area, or another of Alpharetta’s 31 hotels for a stylish stay close to shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Morning
Grab brunch at Maple Street Biscuit Company before exploring downtown Alpharetta.
Afternoon
Challenge your friends to games and cocktails at Fairway Social or try a creative workshop at a local studio like All Fired Up and Painting with a Twist.
Shopping Stop
Mix favorite retailers with boutique finds in downtown Alpharetta, including House of Hazen, Mountain High Outfitters[MH4] , and Urban Fresh Home.
Dinner
Try chef-driven small plates and cocktails at restaurants like Coalition Food and Beverage, Citizen Soul, Sunset, and Up on the Roof.
Evening
Catch a show at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, where you can hear the stars play their hottest radio-charting hits, perfectly combining the sounds you know with a new environment packed with fun!
19–24 Points: “The Fearless Adventurer”
Your Travel Style
You travel for stories, surprises, and experiences you can’t get at home. You’re spontaneous, curious, and always looking for the next hidden gem. You’d rather discover somewhere unexpected than stick to the itinerary and your vacations are never boring.
Your ideal trip includes:
- Hidden gems
- Unique dining
- Trendy nightlife
- One-of-a-kind experiences
- Social-media-worthy moments
- Fast-paced exploration
Your Alpharetta Itinerary
Stay
Pick a home base for your explorations by sorting through Alpharetta’s 31 awesome hotels on our Booking Engine!
Morning
Fuel up with craft coffee before jumping into a high-octane experience at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, where you can experience a two-wheel thrill on one of their courses.
Afternoon
Seek out engaging experiences like Immersive Gamebox at Avalon or an escape room at Urban Escape Games.
Dinner
Go bold with globally inspired flavors at Food Terminal, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine, or whichever nearby hotspot has the shortest wait list.
Nightlife
Bop through downtown Alpharetta, grabbing rooftop cocktails and snacks at places like Overproof Rum Bar at Truck & Tap Alpharetta or dancing the night away at Roaring Social, Alpharetta’s very own 1920’s-inspired prohibition-style speakeasy.
Bonus Move
Wake up the next morning and spontaneously plan a nearby day trip up the GA 400 Hospitality Highway. You weren’t going to sit still anyway.
In Alpharetta, You Choose Your Travel Style!
Now through May 31, 2026, you can enter to win a weekend giveaway to Alpharetta, GA, including:
- One-room, two-night weekend stay at Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta$100 gift card to any Alpharetta restaurant on the Choose Your Escape Alpharetta Poll$100 gift card to any Alpharetta attraction on the Choose Your Alpharetta Escape Poll$100 gift card to any Alpharetta shop on the Choose Your Alpharetta Escape Alpharetta Poll
- One-room, two-night weekend stay at Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta$100 gift card to any Alpharetta restaurant on the Choose Your Escape Alpharetta Poll$100 gift card to any Alpharetta attraction on the Choose Your Alpharetta Escape Poll$100 gift card to any Alpharetta shop on the Choose Your Alpharetta Escape Alpharetta Poll
A full list of content rules can be found here. Offered by the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.