Explore & Discover Milton
Though the city of Atlanta has a rich heritage dating back hundreds of years, the city of Milton is a relative newcomer to the area 32 miles north of Atlanta. Until recently, Milton was considered a part of neighboring cities Alpharetta and Roswell. But in December 2006, Milton became its own city.
In 2011, it was recognized for its quality of life in the state of Georgia by being named the ninth-highest in the southern U.S. by On Numbers quality-of-life standings. It was also ranked #6 in the 2017 Best Suburbs To Live In Georgia by Niche.com, an online ranking and review site.
Some of the contributing factors to Milton’s popularity as a great place to live and work are good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties.
Milton is an affluent area with median household income just over $110,000 and median home value is $459,600. There are wide-open expanses of rolling hills, horse stables and pastures, and both old and new golf/swim/tennis communities. Milton real estate is a combination of new construction, including custom-built homes, and older estates at varying price points.
You can find a comprehensive list of Milton neighborhoods here.
Special Attractions
Though Milton is incorporated as its own city, residents share access to a plethora of amenities and attractions in neighboring communities Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Roswell. There are so many exciting events and activities going on all the time that it’s hard to choose! For a complete list of “don’t miss” events happening now, coming up soon, and down the road…check out Awesome Alpharetta!
Happening Now…
Open Saturday mornings at 8:30am April 15, – October 28, 2017. Shop local at the Alpharetta Farmers Market featuring food vendors including produce, grass-fed meats, cheeses, baked goods, and lots more!
Better hurry, this one will be ending soon!
Every Thursday, 5-9pm, April 13 – October 19, 2017.
Come join the “feast on the street” every Thursday evening at Alpharetta Food Truck Alley! Weekly gatherings feature a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music, and kick off the weekend a little early!
Oct 22, 2017, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) and meet us at Broadwell Pavilion (12615 Broadwell Road) for Carvin’ in Crabapple on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2-5 p.m. We’ll have carving kits and painting supplies to create spooky or silly jack o’ lanterns for Halloween, pumpkin bowling, storytelling and more!
Coming Up Soon…
December 2, 2017 – Come together to create special memories with our family at this holiday extravaganza! Enjoy children’s activities, refreshments, photos with Santa, and watch as 10,000 bulbs light up the night!
Milton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Dec 9, 2017, 8:00am – 10:00am Fire trucks, Santa and pancakes! If any of these three things interest you, don’t miss the Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fire Station 43, located at 750 Hickory Flat Rd. This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firemen and fire station tours. Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Shop Toy Drive will be accepted. No reservations are required.
Down the Road….
Shamrockin for a Cure – March 2018
Taste of Alpharetta – May 2018
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest – May 2018
Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest – June 2018
4th of July Celebration – July 4th (of course!), 2018
Old Soldiers Day Parade and Road Race – August 2018
Iron Kids Triathlon – September 16, 2018
Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival – October 2018
Noteworthy Parks & Recreation and Special Event Venues
15245 Bell Park Road
An active-use park with four baseball fields, pavilions, picnic areas, parking, concessions and a playground. Hopewell Youth Association maintains the league through a use agreement with the City of Milton.
12615 Broadwell Road
The Broadwell Road Pavilion features a 40-foot by 52-foot open pavilion with a large stone fireplace, restrooms and storage facilities.
The pavilion hosts the Milton Market (a weekly summer food trucks and farmer’s market), the Milton Hometown Jubilee, Christmas in Crabapple and various other special projects.
Hunters’ Christmas Tree Farm has been a family tradition for over 20 years. Choose and Cut your own Tree. Come start a new tradition and join us at Hunter’s Christmas Tree Farm this year.
Calender Events
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