The North Georgia Mountain region is known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. Unicoi State Park offers a lake and campsites with trails running through the Chattahoochee National Forest to the Anna Ruby and Raven Cliff waterfalls. In Smithgall Woods State Park, Dukes Creek is known for trout. Hardman Farm State Historic Site includes an 1870 homestead and the Nacoochee Indian Mound burial site.
Activities
-Hiking or Biking Trails
-Kayaks and Canoes
-Tubing Lazy River
-Anna Ruby Falls
-Mind Escapes
-Ziplining down the mountains.
-Alpine Fun Factory
-Babyland General Hospital
-Folk & Fine Arts Galleries
and Museums.
Events
-Oktoberfest
-Winterfest Art Tour
-Holiday Events
-Wine Fest
-Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race
and Festival
-Spirit of Appalachia Food Wine
and Art Festival
Where to Eat
-Betty’s Famous Country Store
and Wine Bar
-Hofer's of Helen
-Bernie's Restaurant
-Bodensee Restaurant
-Bigg Daddy's
-Sky Bar Valhalla Resort Hotel
-The Troll Tavern
-Cafe International
-Cowboys & Angels
-Paul's Steakhouse
Where to Stay
-Valhalla Resort Hotel
-The Valhalla Resort Hotel is Helen’s most luxurious stay with a rooftop bar, in-house spa, golf facilities and world class dining.
-Biscuit Inn
-The Heidi Motel & Windmill Suites
-Unicoi State Park & Lodge Cabins
-Helendorf River Inn
-Holiday Inn Express & Suites
