Alpharetta, GA

Sisters and cousins get together for a heart-warming American Girl Store Experience in Alpharetta, Georgia.

My boyfriend and I took our pampered pup on vacation to Alpharetta, Georgia, to visit with our friends and take in the sights of the city they’ve been raving about since they’d moved there.

Whether you’re the rugged type, or simply looking for a place to get your family outside, Hospitality Highway has a fresh-air destination to inspire.

There are two big ways to get on two wheels in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Hospitality Highway runs the length of Georgia 400, linking seven communities that share historical and cultural significance. Though each town has its own personality, they all share a passion for the arts.

When I suggested a week winding our way up North Georgia's Hospitality Highway, my husband had just one question: "Where will we eat?"

For birthdays or just any days, you'll find attractions the whole family will enjoy in Alpharetta, Georgia.

About 22 miles north of Atlanta, many think of Alpharetta simply as a suburb, but the city has long held its own charming identity and continues to enhance its reputation as a top culinary destination.

With more than 4,300 stores within the seven communities, the diverse shopping experiences along Hospitality Highway make up some of Georgia’s best spending excursions.