Where Sustainability Meets Southern Charm: Alpharetta in Summer

Looking for a fun, feel-good summer that’s also kind to the planet? Pack your reusable water bottle, grab your sunnies, and head to Awesome Alpharetta, where you can soak up sunshine, explore beautiful trails, support local businesses, and keep your eco-footprint light!

Alpharetta has the perfect mix of nature, good eats, great music, and plenty of charm.

Let’s break down all the ways you can enjoy a sustainable summer in Awesome Alpharetta!

Start your sustainable adventures with a walk, run, or bike ride on the Big Creek Greenway, a shaded, paved trail that winds through the trees. Start up your favorite playlist, lace up your sneakers, and hit the path. This is a great activity for solo time, or spend it on a group ride.

For more park vibes, check out Webb Bridge Park, with wooded trails and sports fields, or Wills Park to hit some tennis balls, check out the playground, or enjoy a picnic under the trees.

The Alpha Loop connects Avalon, downtown Avalon, and North Point making it a perfect way to explore the city on foot. Alpharetta is home to several beautiful arboretums, like those located at Cogburn Park, Brooke Street Park, Webb Bridge Park, and Wills Park. These living tree museums are perfect for a leisurely stroll, offering peaceful environments that foster appreciation for local and native species.

Nothing says summer like live music under the stars! Awesome Alpharetta has you covered with tons of great options to enjoy the sounds of summer. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and check out the free Songwriters at Sundown at Brooke Street Park behind Alpharetta City Hall, or Home by Dark at Union Hill Park. You can also catch great live music acts at Matilda’s Under the Pines, Avalon Nights Live, Roaring Social, The Velvet Note, and, of course, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.

On Saturday morning, be sure to swing by the Alpharetta Farmers Market downtown! Don’t forget your tote bags and reusable containers. You’ll find everything from fresh produce and baked goods to handmade soaps, scrubs, and unique art. The Alpharetta Farmers Market can’t be beat!

Be sure not to miss Food Truck Alley, a favorite monthly outdoor gathering in the heart of downtown with a rotating lineup of food trucks, cold drinks, and a casual, community vibe that just feels like summer.

When it comes to shopping, Alpharetta is full of small businesses and eco-conscious gems. Stroll through Avalon or explore downtown Alpharetta for handmade gifts, upcycled goods, and sustainable fashion. Pop into Hemline, Spirited, and Sis + Moon’s to find meaningful gifts and unique finds you won’t see anywhere else!

Make it a summer to feel good about! Sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing fun—it means being intentional while you enjoy all the amazing things Alpharetta has to offer. Get out there, walk more, listen to live music, try something new, and celebrate summer the Awesome Alpharetta way.