Family Staycation in Alpharetta
All Fired Up Pottery
This was such a fun experience! All six of us selected a piece to paint, and it was fun to see what everyone was interested in and what paint colors they chose. They really showed some creativity and it was a fun experience for the whole family!
With pottery painting and creative art classes, finding something to make at All Fired Up is easy. To help create this relaxed and stress-free zone we charge only for the pieces created. There are no additional studio time or sitting fees. We carry over 700 items of pottery, including cups, plates, bowls, useful household/kitchen items, and a great range of fun kids’ pieces. Our creative classes are designed to help everyone, no matter their perceived artistic ability, to make something memorable. Ideal for customers of all ages, our studios are perfect for all types of parties/events including birthday parties, wedding/baby showers, team-building events, and fundraisers.
Brooke Street Park
We love to get outdoors! We loved how walkable Alpharetta is, and that right in the middle of town is a park to enjoy and explore with many art sculptures.
Brooke Street Park is a beautiful 5-acre passive park located in Downtown Alpharetta, positioned on the back side of Alpharetta City Hall along Haynes Bridge Road. The park features an arboretum with lovely specimen trees, a winding concrete path, an open lawn with a covered bandstand for local concerts, cornhole boards, public art sculptures that are part of the Downtown Alpharetta Arts Walking Tour, and a small reflection garden located between City Hall and the Fulton County Library. A beautifully landscaped stream winds through the park around the lawn, perfect for a day of relaxing with the family or reading a book. Restrooms are available on the exterior ground floor of City Hall by the garden and in the parking garage across from the Library. Free parking is available around downtown or in the parking garage. The park is open from dawn to dusk.
Where to Stay in Alpharetta:
Embassy Suites by Hilton
We have a family of six, so traveling and hotels can be a bit tricky sometimes. The Embassy Suites has the perfect solution for our larger family as it has suites, and we easily fit and had room to move around. The parents had a room with a king bed, a couch, and a living area. The kids shared a room with two queens which also had a couch and living area. We had a yummy breakfast every morning, and they also have drinks available in the evening. The indoor pool (which we didn’t have time to visit), was large and many families were there enjoying it. The hotel is also close to everything, so it’s an easy drive around town! It’s also right next to the North Point Mall.
Read the full list of hotels to stay in Alpharetta.
Where to Eat in Alpharetta:
Central City Tavern
We loved Central City Tavern! They have larger booths that fit my whole family of six. They had a great selection on their menu from which to choose. Outside, they have a green space where you can play games such as cornhole. They have a great outdoor seating area as well. The whole area around the tavern is walker friendly and perfect for a stroll after dinner.
Central City Tavern is an upscale sports tavern that offers a variety of delicious food and cool signature cocktails! Our industrial yet modern environment features more than 20 TVs (55″-65″), a shuffleboard table, outdoor seating and more! Our Taverns also highlight some of the historical elements from each local community. We are rich with local history, food and fun for everyone.
Kilwins
We went for a stroll after dinner and hit up a sweet treat at Kilwins!
Since 1947, Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana, a place where people can celebrate, vacation, and share the experience of life, family, and giving in a nostalgic setting. Today we continue the tradition of serving premium confections and Ice Cream made fresh from original recipes. We are locally owned and operated and it is our pleasure to serve you with genuine southern hospitality.
We were only there for two nights, so we didn’t get to experience all the yummy dining spots, but be sure to check out this extensive list of options.
Here are a few more fun facts about Alpharetta: 20 indoor attractions for family fun and nine miles of paved trail ways on the Big Creek Greenway for outdoor adventures.
