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Alpharetta, GA

Alpharetta is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Alpharetta had a population of 65,818.

Type CityMetro Area Population 65,818

Why go

  • City in Georgia, United States.
  • Served by Air Acres Airport.

History

Alpharetta is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Alpharetta had a population of 65,818.

Airports

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) 13 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) 17 mi to the centre
Marietta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) 24 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) 19 mi to the centre
Lawrenceville, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Stoney Point Field 6.2 mi to the centre
Cumming, GA, US
Outdoor
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport 9.4 mi to the centre
Alpharetta, GA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Air Acres Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Alpharetta, GA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Gwinnett County Transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MART
Bus · Atlanta, Georgia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach