Alpharetta Things to Do

Offering many educational nature programs, this site is also home to a number of historic buildings. Wooded trails lead visitors past such relics as the deBray Chapel and a farmhouse that dates to the 1880s. Stop at the welcome... more

Just 15 minutes north of Buckhead, this is one of Atlanta's most attractive and accessible public courses. Players choose between the fast-playing nine-hole par-3 course and the par-70, 18-hole championship course. Beautifully... more

This golf club-cum-country club became a fully private establishment and is no longer open to the general public. Located just 15 minutes outside Atlanta on lovely grounds, membership is worth it. White Columns has the premier... more

Built in 1960, Lakeside was formerly a private club but is now open to the public. Part of the 36-hole Golf Club of Georgia, Lakeside offers a challenging day of golf with nearly every par four playing as a dogleg. Here is the... more

When it's time to take your game to the next level, get into the swing at Trader Golf. These high-volume club brokers buy and sell slightly used golf equipment, and pass the savings on to their very grateful customers. Whether... more

Co-designed by television commentator Steve Melnyk, Trophy Club is a daily fee course that feels like a perfectly maintained private club. Tight fairways and water that comes into play on 14 holes makes this course a test for e... more

A classic steakhouse located in the northern suburbs of Alpharetta, Cabernet offers some juicy meat and succulent seafood. For the meat cravings, opt for steak, chops or prime rib and if you are in the mood for something fishy,... more

Mansell House & Gardens, home to the Alpharetta Historical Society, is a veritable historical and natural splendor. Nestled amidst a verdant garden with a charming gazebo, Mansell House used to be a Victorian residence, reminis... more

The Wills Park Equestrian Center situated in the heart of Wills Park is a haven for horse enthusiasts. Built extensively on 50 acres (60 hectares) of fields and wood, the center's large covered ring contains eight shed row type... more

Whether you like your skating on ice or on land, this center is the place for fun. Sporting two ice rinks and an in-line skating arena, the facility is open to the public year-round for skate lessons, parties, and hockey teams... more