Helen, Georgia

Helen, Georgia is a beautiful and unique alpine village in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia

Helen-Georgia is an exquisite little jewel of a town that has been re-created by forward thinking citizens to resemble an alpine village. A huge Bavarian celebration in the fall is Oktoberfest. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon during Oktoberfest, the party was in full swing despite an automobile accident that left almost the whole area (including our motel) without electricity for several hours.

Just a couple of miles from town is the Unicoi State Park and Lodge. We enjoyed a great buffet lunch there. You'll enjoy browsing through the gift shop in the Lodge. Many of the gift items are created by locals.

Tubing appears to be very popular in Helen, along with shopping, horseback riding, hiking, and, of course, dining on that great Bavarian food. We just happened to stumble upon a car museum that was really fascinating.

Nearby is the town of Dahlonega, site of America's first Gold Rush. Dahlonega celebrates this with a huge festival each October called Gold Rush Days. Vendors, music, contests, food, dancing - you name it, they have it! I enjoyed wandering through the many antique shops around the town square.

You will find multiple choices of lodging - hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns, condos, cabins or campsites.

The photo below is right in the middle of downtown Helen-Georgia. Can't you see your nose standing on that sidewalk?

5br - Castle in the Sky Check out this brick tudor home located within the city limits of Helen - in the private golf community of Innsbruck. At over 5,000 square feet, it can handle a couple of families, and most rooms have a view of the mountains or the golf course. Some of the amenities include: fireplace, game room, billiards table, jacuzzi tub, easy access Alpine Village. Click on the picture or the link to check availability and information.

This Helen, Georgia video shows what a hidden gem that Helen is ... and what a great place it would be to take you and a friend's nose to.

For further information about Helen, Georgia, here are some links for you. What are you waiting for? Plan a trip now and take your nose to Helen!

Go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen,_Georgia

Go to www.helenchamber.com/

Go to www.helengeorgia.com/

Go to www.helenga.org/

Go to www.dahlonega.org/

Go to www.cityofdahlonega.com/

Top Places to Visit in the North Georgia Mountains

Author: Garrison Andrew

North Georgia is known for beautiful fall leaves, but themountains of Georgia have something to offer no matter when youvisit. The real trick to enjoying a trip to North Georgia is to visit the right places. Use this handy guide to find the best places to visit in the NorthGeorgia Mountains.

The most famous North Georgia destinationis Helen. This Bavarian style village is home to some of the bestfudge in the South, as well as dozens of other fun andinteresting shops. Come in the fall for the annual Octoberfestand enjoy German beer and a great party. Show up in the summerwith the family for tubing on the Chattahoochee River that runsthrough town. The winter is slower and this is the time forcouples to enjoy romantic getaways together.

Another great North Georgia destination is . This town was born during the first gold rush inGeorgia in the 1800s. Today, the gold rush heritage is stillcelebrated with a yearly festival. Dahlonega is known forexcellent wineries that you can find tucked into the hillsaround the city. Dahlonega is also home to North GeorgiaMilitary Institute - one of the top military colleges in thenation.

If you love being on the water, you must visit Hiawassee on Lake Chatuge. Hiawassee has everything you need,but don't expect in the rural mountains. However, it's stillsmall enough to enjoy the relaxed pace of the mountains. On thelake you can rent a boat for the day and enjoy the water or renta cabin and enjoy the peace and quiet.

East of Hiawassee is Young Harris. This very small town is home to Young HarrisCollege and a world-class golf course. So, if golf is yourpassion, the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris is adestination you must visit. While there, make sure to go to thecollege campus and walk around. This is clearly one of the mostbeautiful schools in the South.

Of course, there is much more to the North Georgia Mountains than just the towns. There are also hundreds of miles of trails to hike, and streams to fish. From the Appalachian Trail to the miles of Forest Service roads, there are plenty of places to escape.

Other outdoor destinations worth your time include Vogel State Park and Amicalola State Park with its 700 foot waterfall. North Georgia has something for everyone and the only way to really understand the beauty that can be had year round is to come and see it. The people are friendly and always have a few tips to help make your stay a better one, and the weather is good most of the year. So, come on and see the mountains of Georgia.

About the author:Garrison Andrew is the lead writer for the top Georgia MountainsWeb site, Our Georgia Mountains. He lives in beautiful Helen,Georgia and enjoys fishing and hiking when not writing.

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2br - LITTLE BEAR LOG CABIN

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