Roswell does charm without trying. Canton Street is the kind of brick sidewalk you actually want to walk — antique shops, candlelit restaurants, a wine bar where the owner still works the door. Wander past the Roswell Mill and the Chattahoochee opens up, and suddenly you're in the woods.
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Neighborhood Highlights
- Historic Canton Street and Roswell Square
- Roswell Mill and Vickery Creek waterfall trail
- Chattahoochee Nature Center
- Bulloch Hall and Barrington Hall historic estates
Schools
Elementary
- Sweet Apple Elementary
- Mountain Park Elementary
- Roswell North Elementary
Middle
- Crabapple Middle
- Elkins Pointe Middle
High
- Roswell High School
- Centennial High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Reinhardt University (Waleska, 30 min)
- Kennesaw State University
- Georgia State Alpharetta
Grocery Stores
- Whole Foods Roswell
- Publix (multiple)
- Sprouts
- Fresh Market
Downtown & Gathering Spots
Canton Street IS downtown — and on a fall Friday night, with the patios full and a live band on the square, it's one of the best dinner-and-a-walk strips in the metro.
Developments to Watch
- Southern Post mixed-use on Holcomb Bridge
- Roswell Town Green and event lawn additions
- Big Creek Greenway extensions
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Table & Main
- Osteria Mattone
- Salt Factory Pub
- Gate City Brewing
- Pure Taqueria
- Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Vickery Creek trails
- Roswell Riverwalk
- Big Creek Greenway
- Chattahoochee Nature Center
Family Resources
- Roswell Area Park
- Waller Park (skate park)
- Roswell Library
- Cottage School and Mount Pisgah Christian (private options)
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Canton Street boutiques
- Southern Post (new)
- Roswell Towne Center
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