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Open on Christmas: Places to Go in Roswell

Not everything shuts down for the holiday. Here are a few of the places we've found that are still open on Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 25.

Starbucks - Who couldn't use a good cup of coffee after waking up at the crack of dawn to see what Santa brought? The at 10800 Alpharetta Highway (at the corner of Mansell Road) will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The at Highway 92 and King Road is open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Swing by on your way to Grandma's house.

Aurora Cineplex - When that afternoon lull hits after the turkey has been consumed, grab some popcorn and head to the theater!  at 5100 Commerce Parkway is open and features several movies that came out this week, including "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol," "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "Adventure of Tintin." Call them at 770-518-0977 or view showtimes and purchase tickets online.

The Melting Pot - Didn't quite love that green bean casserole Aunt Marge brought, skip round two and head to the  at 1055 Mansell Road from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Make reservations by calling 770-518-4100.

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Brunswick Bowling Lanes - If you need to burn off some of those calories you've accumulated at all of those holiday parties over the last month at 785 Old Roswell Road will be open from 2 p.m.-2 a.m. on Christmas Day. Call them at 770-998-9437. 

Waffle House - In the mood for waffles...or hashbrowns, eggs and country-fried steak, for that matter? The  at 4875 Alabama Road NE, will still be open as usual. They aren't kidding around about that 24-hour, 365 days-a-year thing. Give them at call at 770-592-3984.

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Walgreens - Whether you need vitamins to fight off that cold or extra lights for the tree, will be open until midnight Christmas Eve and open from 8 a.m. to midnight on Christmas Day.

CVS - Local will also be open 24 hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Places to Go Nearby

Buca Di Beppo - Ditch the turkey for some lasagna! at 2335 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta, opens at 11 a.m. on Christmas day. Call them at 770-643-9463.

Golden Corral - Grandma's house isn't the only place to have a feast! , 915 North Point Drive, Alpharetta, will be open on Christmas day from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call them at 678-867-2881.

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