BesT TrIps 6. FIND SUBURBAN BLISS IN ROSWELL, ALPHARETTA & MARIETTA Atlanta’s suburbs are OTP, or “outside the perimeter,” as the locals call towns outside I-285, and they just may become your favorite place to stay. Each spot has its own delightful character, and they’re all easy to travel between given their close proximity to each other. Upscale Alpharetta : Snuggled between the North Georgia mountains and Atlanta, Alpharetta is a hot spot for high-end dining and entertainment. Stay at the elegant Hotel at Avalon , an airy, modern property with luxury rooms and suites just steps from top shops and restaurants. Dine on flavorful fare like green-tahini hummus and shish kabobs at the Avalon outpost of Persian restaurant Rumi’s Kitchen or spicy prawn tacos at The Cape Restaurant & Beach Bar . Listen to the echoing croons of popular acts like Stevie Nicks and the Black Keys on the grassy lawn at nearby Ameris Bank Amphitheatre or play at the multi-entertainment venue Topgolf . Nature-Loving Roswell : Explore the great outdoors in the neighboring city of Roswell. Wander 2.5 miles of winding trails across wetlands and through a wooded forest at the 127-acre Chattahoochee Nature Center along the Chattahoochee River, where you can spot colorful butterflies, sunbathing turtles and other native wildlife. Or trek the more-than-5-mile Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill for views of a tumbling spillway waterfall and a flourishing forest. Visitors can also paddle the rushing river on a guided canoe excursion and soar 55 feet above the trees via a zipline canopy tour or aerial-adventure course. After a day of exploring, stroll along historic downtown’s Canton Street , dotted with trendy restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, including the upscale Southern spot Table & Main and Cajun-inspired Roux on Canton , both of which have shaded patios. Charming Marietta : From walkable, tree-lined streets to shops and restaurants, scenic Marietta Square is the heart of the city. Sample global fare at Marietta Square Market , with 18 vendors serving everything from heaping bowls of ramen to Vietnamese bubble tea, Cuban sandwiches, Neapolitan pizzas and Caribbean-fusion vegan cuisine. Grab it to go and listen to sweet melodies for free during seasonal lunchtime concerts in 1.35-acre Glover Park . Children can climb on the playground and swoosh down a slide before turning cartwheels on a fresh carpet of grass. For an adults-night out, visit the historic Strand Theatre , which screens classic films and hosts live music, plays and other events throughout the year. NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER, ROSWELL OUTPOST/VISIT ROSWELL EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 13
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