Helen Georgia

If you are going to spend a weekend in north Georgia you must visit the little town of Helen. This mountain town is a little bit cheesy, but it's also a lot of fun if you let yourself enjoy it. There really is nothing better than tubing down the river through Helen on a hot day, or hanging out in a beer garden during Helen's October Fest, or simply walking the streets and visiting the tourist shops. Helen is tourist trap designed to look like a Bavarian village and has been pleasing people from all over since the early 1970s. You will have a hard time finding a Georgian that hasn't spent some time in Helen, and after spending a few hours walking the cobblestone streets you will know why this is a favorite Georgia travel destination.

Of course there is more than just shops in Helen. You can also spend a day fishing the clear, trout filled Chattahoochee River that winds through and around the little town. Also, there are dozens of great hiking trails just minutes from Helen. A favorite, but crowded, trail is the Raven Cliffs trail that leads to a stunning waterfall. The best time to visit Helen is in the fall when the leaves are changing, but this is also the busiest time of the year.

Helen, GA