Best Things to Do in Helen, Georgia

Helen, Georgia, is an old mining town and one of the most well-known Alpine villages in the United States, thanks to its location on the southern end of the Mountains of the Blue Ridge. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the small Georgia mountain hamlet (population: 582) reinvented itself as a picturesque re-creation of a classic Bavarian village, offering a taste of the Alps in the mountains of the Appalachians. Tourists flock to the area to enjoy river tubing, horse riding, canoeing, fishing, trekking, and other outdoor pursuits along the picturesque Chattahoochee River banks.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Unicoi State Park
00:46 - Visit the Anna Ruby Falls
01:32 - Alpine Mini Golf Course
02:01 - Horsetrough Falls
02:40 - Yonah Mountain Trail
03:26 - Nacoochee Village Antique Mall
04:09 - Go Tubing Along the Chattahoochee
04:39 - Visit the Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen
05:17 - Explore Downtown Helen
05:56 - Take a Hike to Raven Cliff Falls
06:36 - Ride the Georgia Mountain Coaster
07:15 - Experience the Rush of Ziplining
07:53 - Outro

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There are more than 200 import and specialty stores in Downtown Helen, selling everything from German food and cuckoo clocks to handcrafted candles, chocolate, and Southern-style arts and crafts. The peak season is in the fall, from about the middle of September to the end of October when the city hosts the world-famous Oktoberfest celebration. Helen, on the other hand, has a ton of amazing things to do and see at any time of year. Among some of the best things to do in Helen, Georgia, is ride the Georgia Mountain Coaster. The Georgia Mountain Coaster is an exhilarating ride down the mountain's steep slopes at breakneck speeds and is a must for thrill seekers. As you wind your way along its tracks, you'll see plenty of beautiful, verdant woodlands and get great views of the nearby hills and quaint town.

Also on the list of best things to do in Helen, Georgia, is exploring Downtown Helen. You'll fall in love with the vibrant Alpine-style architecture, Bavarian-meets-Appalachian warmth, blatantly touristic sights, and the Chattahoochee River that winds through it all. If you want to avoid the crowds while strolling through Downtown Helen, your best bet is to go either very early in the morning or very late in the afternoon/early in the evening. If you intend to enjoy as much of Helen, Georgia, as possible, staying for at least a week is ideal. The city is filled with so many things to see, do, and eat.

Best Things to Do in Helen, Georgia