Summer Starts, Day and Night

If you think visiting Peachtree City is a blast, how about living here? Hundreds of online reviews reveal the admiration and wish lists of people who reside in and visit Peachtree City. “My favorite thing about Peachtree City are the golf carts,” wrote a resident recently. “Not only did this give me more freedom at a young age, but I like that it is more eco-friendly as well.”

Inquire about golf cart rentals. Then pace your journey to 15 mph as you check out these everyday and eclectic summer activities:

Be You and Joyous at Night Market on Friday, June 7 @ Drake Field starting at 5:30 pm. Embrace the night of arts vendors, live musicians, food truck chefs and craft beer collaborators. Enjoy the Atlanta sounds of Captain & The Kid, described as old souls delivering new sounds and contemporary pop rock. Stay for the headlining band, Dixon the Band, a six-piece honky-tonk ensemble strumming country and rock tunes from Haggard to ZZ Top. Set under the enchanting glow of cafe lights, Night Market is where people of all ages can gather to experience communal joy. Mark your calendar for more Night Markets August 16 and September 27.

Picnic on the Grass by first stocking the picnic basket at the twice weekly Farmers Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center. Then head to one of the serene spots in Peachtree City to enjoy your rustic feast:

• Flat Creek boardwalk puts you in the middle of the 500-acre Flat Creek Nature Area, owned by the City of Peachtree City. Be enchanted by sightings of herons, beavers, and other native wildlife in this tranquil setting. Park at the amphitheater and head to the boardwalk, or take the paths to the entrance.
• Tinsley Mill holds the ruins of the original mill from which some of our city places take their name. On Flat Creek between Lake Kedron and Flat Creek Golf Course, the mill site features a picnic area.
• Line Creek Nature Area is a 70-acre public preserve along Line Creek off Highway 54 on the Fayette/Coweta County line. This popular Nature Area offers a mix of habitats – an upland hardwood forest, beautiful creekside granite outcroppings, and a stream bordered by native azaleas. You can fish from the dock on a pond (with a valid fishing license) and take in the scenery of three miles of nature trails. See remnants of mill dams.

Feel the Pull of Gravity in a Barrel Roll aboard a WWII airplane, a living history program made possible by the Commemorative Air Force. The museum was founded to acquire, restore, and preserve – in flying condition – World War II-era aircraft. View the complete collection of combat aircraft flown by all U.S. military with some additional international aircraft.

• Aerobatic Flights: Buckle into the cockpit of the LT-6 Mosquito. The experienced pilots can demonstrate wingovers, loops, barrel rolls, and aileron rolls like the WWII cadets who trained for combat.
• Warbird Flights: Feel the g-forces from the 1,500 horsepower Rolls Royce Merlin engine in the P-51 Mustang “Red Nose” or be transported to the Battle of Midway in the gunner’s seat of the ultra-rare SBD-5 Dauntless. You will see, hear, and feel what the airmen of the Greatest Generation experienced in the skies over Europe and the Pacific during World War II.

Groove to Music in the Pines at The Fred, where musicians across genres play in the open-air amphitheater. Because of the intimate atmosphere, where 2,500 of your friends can gather, shows do sell out, so reserve early:

• Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Tour – June 1
  Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer who wins over audiences both as a pop artist and alongside some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras. Tickets
• An Evening with Joe Gransden and His 17-Piece Big Band “Songs Of Sinatra" – June 8
  This Atlanta-based ensemble is a powerhouse on the jazz circuit, delivering an enchanting night of swing and sophistication. Tickets
• A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show – June 15
  A1A has a musical legacy spanning three decades rooted in exceptional talent and a genuine love for “Trop Rock,” the Jimmy Buffett sound. Tickets
• Sheila E. (opening with Bogey & The Viceroy) – June 22
  The Queen of Percussion delivers rhythm and soul in her Grammy-nominated hits and demonstrates how she was such a close collaborator with the megastar Prince back in the day. Tickets
• The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset And Power Back On Tour – June 29
  Witness the 13-times Grammy-nominated Alan Parsons as his band plays progressive rock, classical, AM pop, and synth-based music. The Tyler Neal Band opens this show. Tickets

Cycle the City’s 100+ miles of multi-use paths, a nationally recognized off-road transportation network for bicycles and pedestrians. Several streets are also designated as bike friendly, such as Huddleston Road, Dividend Drive, and Robinson Road. Get bike maps at the Visitors Center.

• Peachtree City hosts the nationally-renowned William L. Davis BMX Track and Pump Track at the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex in association with the Peachtree City BMX Association
• The Peachtree City Athletic Complex features a 3-mile single-track Mountain Bike Park.

One local bicycle shop offers bicycle rentals and group rides for Peachtree City visitors and residents: AtlantaTrek - Peachtree City .

Enjoy June! Plan to return for even more culture and crazy-good times coming this summer. VisitPeachtreeCity is your place to start planning.