Helen Georgia

Helen Georgia is located on the Chattahoochee River in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The entire town hearkens back to Old World Germany, with cobblestone alleys, towers, and unbelievable mountain views. This village in Northeast Georgia has a long history. When visitors travel to Helen, they can see remains of Cherokee Indian camps and graves, and evidence of early settlers who came to mine for gold, silver, timber, and other natural resources.

There are many things to do in Helen Georgia. The mountain village is home to many specialty shops offering candle making, clocks, rocking chairs, home fixtures, and Indian artifacts. Visitors who choose a tranquil vacation to Helen will have a whole host of restaurant options to choose from as well. Enjoy a schnitzel, sauerbraten, or other German cuisine. Or maybe you would rather try the local southern fare, including food such as country ham and homemade biscuits and gravy. If you're after the usual American dining menu, you will be able to find this as well. There are plenty of options for pizza, steaks, hamburgers, and more.

One of the main reasons people travel to Helen is the outdoor activities. Just some of the things to do in Helen include river tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, biking, fishing, and hiking. Helen attractions involve special events including a popular hot air balloon contest, the Helen Winefest, Oktoberfest, and the Bavarian Nights Summer festival. Helen also hosts the longest Oktoberfest in the Southern United States. Alpenfest is another one of Helen's more popular events. Visitors to Helen often simply go to enjoy the natural beauty of the place by walking trails, hiking through the mountains, and enjoying the clean mountain air.

Helen Georgia is only about an hour and a half north of Atlanta and is easily accessible from other Georgia cities via major highways. Although Helen is a popular destination for residents of other Georgia cities, people from all over the world also travel to Helen to take in the ambient charm and mountainous surroundings.

One of the most appealing things about Helen is the sheer variety of options for lodging. Visitors to the quaint town can choose from lodging fashioned in the Old World style, like the Helen Castle Inn. There are also a range of options for cozy cabins that suit the budgets and needs of families of all sizes.

Of all the things to do in Helen, taking in the many breathtaking mountain views should most assuredly top your list. The wide-stretching vistas available to visitors of this charming mountain community must be seen to be believed. You might like to hike down a rocky staircase leading from the mountains down to the bed of the Chattahoochee River, or perhaps you simply want to enjoy Helen from the comfort of your own mountain cabin. In either event, there is something for everyone here.