Sandy Springs Visitor Guide
Visitors can easily find Sandy Springs because it is located about 15 miles north of Atlanta close to the intersection of Interstate 285 and Route 400. Sandy Springs encompasses a 35 sq. mi. area with 20 miles of shoreline on the Chattahoochee River where people can enjoy trout fishing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, or hiking along riverbank trails while observing the native population of blue herons, swans, and visiting Canadian geese. With its park headquarters and visitor center located at 1978 Island Ford Parkway in Sandy Springs, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provides another 48 miles of public riverfront access for residents and tourists. Inside the park, vendors rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes for day use on the river and there are many miles of hiking trails, biking trails and even horseback riding trails. In the City of Sandy Springs, 12 public parks containing a total of 260 acres of parkland have also been set aside for recreational use. Two other natural attractions located in close proximity to Sandy Springs are Big Trees Forest Preserve and the Great Park at Morgan Falls.
Sandy Springs has Southern residential charm and easy urban access
A unique feature of Sandy Springs is its residential charm and Southern country ambiance intermingled with upscale shopping boutiques, fine restaurants and opportunities for nighttime fun. People who enjoy fine dining are treated to a wide selection of distinctive cuisines in 5,512 restaurants that are located within 15 miles of Sandy Springs. Golf enthusiasts can find 76 public golf courses within 30 miles of Sandy Springs, and movie lovers have 47 different movie theaters to choose from within 15 miles of Sandy Springs. Annual cultural events include the Taste of Sandy Springs food festival and the Green Tour Bicycle Ride, both of which are held in May, a series of free outdoor Concerts by the Springs that are scheduled during the summer, and the Sandy Springs Festival in September. With all these opportunities for recreational fun in Sandy Springs and the close proximity to Atlanta, Sandy Springs residents are able enjoy the best of both worlds; suburban and urban.
Residential and commercial property values are increasing in Sandy Springs
Because Sandy Springs is a desirable place to live and the median family income is relatively high ($106,069 per year in 2000 according to the U.S. Census), businesses are thriving and property values are increasing. Sandy Springs’ commercial district contains 1,173 acres of land for office space and 715 acres of land for retail businesses, almost all of which has been developed with a fully operational infrastructure. In 2000, the median value of owner occupied homes in Sandy Springs was $345,200. Available residential properties include condominiums and townhouses priced from $70,000 to over $1 million, single family homes starting around $180,000, and multi-million dollar mansions with scenic riverfront views, swimming pools and hot tubs.