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SPOTLIGHT Roswell By Todd DeFeo
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Chef Brulée Chocolates and Gâteaux
istory runs deep in Roswell, but the city also has a decidedly modern but casual vibe. It’s probably no surprise the local Convention and Visitors Bureau chose “At Your Natural Pace” for its tagline. This city of about 95,000 residents sits about 22 miles north of downtown Atlanta, making it ideal for those who work in Atlanta or the Perimeter region. Couple its location with the fact that Roswell routinely ranks among the safest cities to live in the United States, and it’s easy to see why Roswell is such a popular destination.
THE INSIDE TRACK Roswell has about a half dozen art galleries, including Ann Jackson Gallery, which has exhibited the works of Ringo Starr and Dr. Seuss.
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The Park at Historic Roswell on Woodstock Street is within walking distance of downtown Roswell and features townhouses with large gourmet kitchens and outdoor living spaces. Prices start in the $500s. The gated Roswell Towneship community features two- and three-story townhouses starting in the high $300s and is located just three miles from downtown Roswell. Oak Crossing on Myrtle Street features townhouses with gourmet kitchens and spacious floor plans. Its offerings start in the low $500s.
Dining The epicenter of Roswell’s culinary scene is Canton Street, which the Georgia Planning Association has been recognized as a “Great Street.” The thoroughfare is home to more than 30 restaurants, including the award-winning Table & Main. The Southern-style tavern and bourbon bar offers favorites such as fried chicken, shrimp and grits and a burger that’s been named a “most iconic burger” by Eater Atlanta. For those looking for flavors from a bit farther south, Ceviche Taqueria and Margarita Bar offers modern Mexican fare and a full complement of margaritas. After dinner, head to Chef
Brulée Chocolates and Gâteaux to sample some of chef Natalya Shapiro’s signature lines of handcrafted artisan chocolates.
Cultural Attractions Roswell is home to 22 parks with 918 acres of active and passive parkland. One must-see park is Old Mill Park, home to the ruins of the Roswell Mills, which Union troops burned during the Civil War. Another outdoor attraction is the Chattahoochee Nature Center, sitting on 127 acres along the Chattahoochee River. The center includes woodland trails that are home to more than 50 species of injured, non-releasable wildlife. Back inside, the 600-seat Roswell Cultural Arts Center hosts performances yearround by several groups.
Neighborhood Treasures Roswell is also home to three antebellum homes—Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation—affectionately known as the Southern Trilogy. These beautiful homes host special events year-round, including garden tours, cooking classes, brunch lectures and the annual Fall Farm Days with fun for the family including a petting zoo, scavenger hunt, wagon rides and more. N Canoeing on the Chattahoochee River PHOTO: Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
Table & Main
PHOTO: Ryan Pernice
Bulloch Hall
PHOTO: Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
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