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The City of Roswell Georgia General Information Did you know Roswell Georgia was known as “The Enchanted Land” to the Cherokee Indians? Spend an afternoon meandering through Roswell’s historic district, picnicking in the park, or listening to a live concert next to the Chattahoochee River, and you’ll see why! Read on for information about the geography, housing market, and local attractions awaiting you in the City of Roswell, North Fulton County, and greater Metro Atlanta. Roswell Georgia: Location/Geography The City of Roswell is located on the Chattahoochee River’s northern banks, just 20 miles northeast of Atlanta Georgia. Roswell’s quiet rivers and plentiful forests lie in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a vibrant community life, rich historic district, and beautiful, convenient location on the northern bank of the Chattahoochee River, Roswell Georgia is a wonderful place to call home. Roswell is located in North Fulton County. The City of Atlanta is the dividing point between North and South Fulton County, which stretches over 70 miles. Fulton County has an unusual elongated shape and encompasses a very large area. Roswell Georgia: Real Estate Market Roswell Georgia holds a prime real estate location along the GA 400 corridor. With beautiful scenery, numerous family attractions and well-kept recreation facilities, Roswell Georgia is the place to be. Clearly, this is no secret in Metro Atlanta: over the last 15 years, Roswell has matured from a small town of 30,000 residents to a thriving city of 84,000. Even with a metropolitan atmosphere, Roswell maintains a mature city structure, family-friendly community, and small town charm. Roswell Georgia Real Estate offers a variety of housing options, from single family homes to custom estate homes, from condos to town homes to loft apartments. Roswell Real Estate opportunities include lakefront property, attractive golf courses, new construction, and close proximity to plenty of recreational amenities. It is no wonder Roswell was voted “The Best Place to Live in Metro Atlanta” twice by Atlanta Magazine! Roswell Georgia: Attraction & Recreation Roswell Georgia offers a wide variety of attractions. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or exercise maven, Roswell has something for you. Don’t miss out on Roswell’s 850+ acres of parks, 16 miles of trails, annual festivals, entertainment venues, historic district, and much more! The Roswell Historic District includes 640 acres of historic homes, museums, monuments, churches and cemeteries. After a stop at the Historic Roswell Visitors Center, be sure to visit some of the following attractions: Heart of Roswell—Several blocks of unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, salons, art galleries, and more Town Square and Shops—Roswell borrows the New England “Town Square” pattern. Visit the site of the town’s first general store, dated from 1840. Bulloch Hall —The outstanding home of Major James Bulloch, Bulloch Hall was built in 1839 and is open for tours. Barrington Hall—This building is known as one of the most beautiful homes in the US, and is an excellent example of Greek Revival Temple Architecture. Barrington Hall took 5 years to build and was completed around 1842. Smith Plantation—Built in 1845, Smith Plantation has the original outbuildings intact and provides a wonderful glimpse into the life of Roswell’s early wealthy residents. Chattahoochee River Park—Located near Roswell’s residential neighborhoods, the popular park offers picnic facilities, a boardwalk, fishing areas, a walking trail, and a playground. Chattahoochee Nature Center—Encompassing 127 acres of protected land, this environmental education facility has 4 nature trails, 2 ponds, an aviary, and a wildlife habitat. Roswell Trail System and River Walk—Roswell’s 16 miles of walking trails include a walk through Vickery Creek Park. See the ruins of the old mills, Vickery Creek, and the Vickery Creek Dam. The Old Mill Covered Pedestrian Bridge connects the trail to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area—Spanning 4 counties, the Recreation Area offers fishing, boating, hiking, Native American archeological sites, and natural flora and fauna. Roswell Cultural Arts Center—The Cultural Arts Center is the site for plays, community events, and artistic performances. Roswell Georgia: Annual Events Roswell Roots—The Roswell Roots Festival of Black History and Culture includes artistic performances and other activities throughout the month of February. Festival of Arts—This 2 day festival showcases local artistic talent and has many works for sale. Memorial Day—Roswell’s Memorial Day celebration is the largest in Georgia, and includes a speaker, patriotic music, and a military ceremony. Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival—This June festival showcases talent throughout the Southeast with tall tales, short stories, real life and fantasy stories, as well as music and workshops.
Annual Roswell Arts Festival—Celebrating 40 years of art in Roswell, this booth festival is held on the Square in September, and is open to both professional and amateur artists. Taste of Roswell—The annual Taste of Roswell takes place on the 3rd Saturday of October in the Roswell Square. Roswell’s finest restaurants showcase their cuisine to the tune of live musical entertainment. Roswell Heritage Music Festival—Presented by the Roswell Folk & Heritage Bureau, the festival features bluegrass, old-time, folk, and southern gospel music Christmas at Roswell—Christmas in Roswell is “Where Yesterday in Not So Long Ago.” Tour Bulloch Hall, Smith Plantation, and Barrington Hall decorated for the holidays, with many attractions in Historic Roswell throughout the Christmas season. Nearby Attractions Downtown, in Greater Metro Atlanta, & Beyond Atlanta Sports Teams and Stadiums: Braves @ Turner Field Falcons @ Georgia Dome Hawks @ Philips Arena Thrashers @ Philips Arena Concerts & Music Venues: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chastain Park Amphitheatre The Tabernacle The Cotton Club Eddie’s Attic The Roxy The Coke Museum The New Georgia Aquarium Centennial Olympic Park The Fox Theatre The High Museum of Art Silver Comet Biking Trail Buckhead-- With world class dining and shopping, Buckhead is “where old money lives and new money parties.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water-- Both exciting theme parks are within miles of Atlanta! Blue Ridge Mountains-- Located in Elijay and Jasper Georgia, just 50 miles north of Atlanta, this area is a prime weekend get-away and the doorway to the Appalachians. It is also the home of Lake Arrowhead, a private club community. Lake Lanier Islands-- Just 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, in Buford Georgia, the Lake Lanier Islands Park includes a resort, campground, and beach and water park. All this and much more awaits you in Roswell Georgia, North Fulton Country, and greater Metro Atlanta! Need some help deciding where to begin exploring real estate opportunities in this growing area? Browse the rest of my website for more information or reach me directly at (678) 779-7702. I'd love to personally introduce you to the City of Roswell as your Roswell Real Estate agent!
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