Overview

An Alpine village in North Georgia? That's exactly what you'll find in charming Helen, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Chattahoochee River. From cobblestone streets to Old World architecture, the town is a faithful recreation of traditional Bavarian style. It even boasts an annual, pull-out-all-the-stops Oktoberfest, whose six weeks of celebration offer Bavarian beer, schnitzel, dancing, and all of the polka music you can handle. If you prefer the great outdoors to Alpine revelry, Helen has plenty to offer, including breathtaking Anna Ruby Falls. The rare double waterfall rewards hikers for completing a not-too-strenuous trek in the 9,700-acre Tray Mountain Wilderness. In addition, the Chattahoochee River offers quick access to some of the area's best canoeing, fishing, kayaking, and tubing adventures. A range of restaurants, plenty of shopping, and even gold mine tours also give proof of the one-of-a-kind town's welcome combination of history, nature, and family-friendly fun.

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