Neighboring Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, about 23 miles north of Downtown Atlanta, is the city of Roswell. Filled with historic and natural amenities, Roswell offers families and individuals a quiet reprieve from the bustling city in addition to a host of community events.
History buffs savor Roswell’s range of historic activities, from the antebellum home tours and ghost walks that take place in the historic district to the preservation of Bulloch and Barrington Halls. Roswell’s mills are visible from Vickery Creek Trail and Old Mill Park, delighting both history and nature lovers. Roswell is also home to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the oldest and largest non-profit natural science learning center in the Southeast. Bicyclists enjoy Roswell’s status as the first bicycle friendly city in Georgia, according to the League of American Bicyclists, as well as the weeklong Roswell Cycling Festival.
