From trendy shops at Avalon to cool bars and eateries in downtown, if walkable is what you’re looking for, Alpharetta has it. Located 26 miles due north of Atlanta, this sought-after suburb is Georgia’s fastest growing city. Venture away from downtown and you’ll find every big box retailer you can imagine on Windward Parkway and a thriving traditional mall area on North Point Parkway. Alpharetta has more to offer than shopping and dining. Residents of the city also have access to extensive greenway trails and a large park system. Popular annual events like downtown’s Taste of Alpharetta, the Celebrate Freedom Rodeo at Wills Park Equestrian Center, and holiday ice skating at Avalon draw large crowds. And, year-round, you’ll find some of the biggest names in music making stops at Ameris Bank Amphitheater. Homes in Alpharetta range from flats to well-appointed townhomes to low-maintenance, zero-lot-line houses. For those in need of a little more breathing room, many surrounding neighborhoods feature spacious homes on larger lots. The city is home to one of the area’s most prestigious communities, Windward. Here you’ll find The Golf Club of Georgia as well as the Windward Lake Club. Members have access to a private lake with a 100-slip marina, a first-class tennis center, and multiple swim facilities. Living in Alpharetta means being close to the more than 700 tech companies that call the greater Alpharetta area home. You’ll also have great access to several top-ranked schools including a new STEM high school. And, Alpharetta High School is one of only three International Baccalaureate World Schools in North Fulton County. An Alpharetta real estate agent, someone who specializes in the area, can help you fine-tune your search in order to find the right home and community for you.