Location: Helen
Top Things to do in Helen
Top 10 Things to do in Helen, United States
Helen, a Bavarian Alps replica town in Appalachian Georgia, is home to an Oktoberfest for the ages, overflowing with two-liter beer glasses and Germany's famous bratwursts. To recover from the festivities, the savviest make their way to Cedar Creek Luxury Cabins on the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Restaurants in Helen
1. Anna Ruby Falls
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By delilah_raine - Lake City, South Carolina
Easy access and worth the time to visit. We have 2 small children and had no problem getting to the falls. The paved path makes it easy to push a stroller. There wasn’t a lot of stairs so we were able to tote the stroller when necessary.
2. VIP Southern Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 151 reviews
Experience North Georgia's Wine Country in a fun way! Either book a private tour or join us on our classic Full Day Wine Tour with Artisan Picnic Lunch and Tastings at 4 North Georgia Wineries As the South’s Original All-Inclusive Wine Tour, VIP Southern Tours includes everything to make your day fun, carefree and educational. Our wine country tours include tastings at 4 local wineries or vineyards as well as an artisan picnic lunch. You can sit back and relax as our exclusive chauffeur takes you to Southeast’s best wineries.
Reviewed By Eddiespqr - Tampa, Florida
We had Santa Lou today, he was the Best! Great guide and lots of fun.
The tourvtpok us to 4 wineries, relaxed and unrushed. The lunch was fabulous, we had 1 ham and 1 Turkey sandwich, delicious.
The staffs at the wineries were friendly, outgoing, and attentive.
Thanks to Yonah Wineries for letting me play the piano in the tasting room, that was fun!
Worth the price completely!
3. Raven Cliff Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Many hiking trails bordered by scenic mountain streams, waterfalls and other scenic vistas abound throughout this 9,115-acre natural reserve.
Reviewed By GeorgiaSunSet - Georgia
Raven Cliff Falls is a hike, a nearly 5 five mile root and rock infested strenuous hike, not a walking trail. To cross small creeks, there are logs and sometimes nothing at all. This is not a trail for small children, dogs, and ladies in heel boots, like we seen. It is ridiculous that people start out on hike not prepared or knowing what to expect. We seen a big dog with a paw dripping with blood because his stupid owner thought it would be a good idea to drag him along. The trail itself is long, secluded, and peaceful. There are no specular views. It is just like walking deep into the forest, but having to watch for dog poop. We had a wonderful time, but felt sorry for the little children and dogs being forced along, and I literally being dragged along, such a hard path. Do not visit the outhouse at the start of the trail - heinous odor and filthy! Bring along a blanket and lunch. Do not leave valuables in your car. We seen a few shady characters hanging out in the back of the parking lot with sleeping bags. I was told by a worker that drifters sleep in the woods behind the parking lot.
4. The Lavender Cottage & Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
Located in Historic Sautee-Naccoheee, The Lavender Cottage & Garden offers a variety of unique Lavender products, specialty gift items and local artisan goods. We offer an extensive selection of bath and body products made with organic and natural ingredients, Lavender culinary treats and an artisan room featuring the talents of our local community.
Reviewed By Patty B - Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
The Lavender Cottage has so many interesting items. A lot of handmade jewelry, clothes and artwork from local artisans. I bought most of my Christmas presents there last year and everyone was very happy with their gifts and it didn't break the bank either! YES!! it smells like lavender!
5. Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By FutureFun - Atlanta, Georgia
We hadn't been here for a while and told visiting family on a Sunday afternoon.
Really glad we did. Great history of the folk art pottery of Northern Georgia and the predominant families of potters. Also reminds one of the cultural changes brought by war, prohibition and technological changes.
Must see the short video as a primer. Some great footage.
In addition to the pottery, there is a small history museum we hadn't seen before that was very interesting and I recommend one take the time to look through and read what is good text. My wife, who studied SE Indian art, never knew there was an Indian Mound in the area.
Staff at the Pottery Museum was great. Helpful and if she didn't know answer to a question, went and found it. Very pleasant and engaged in her job.
6. Dukes Creek Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By luvcruzin2 - Kailua, Hawaii
This is a bit out of the way with almost no parking except along the roadside. There is an amost unrecognizable trail head that is quite steep. The path takes a bit of negotiating as there are lots of roots growing across. However, the falls make the trip very much worthwhile! There is a platform in the lower part of the falls that accommodates those who want to get a good picture of the falls. It was much more spectacular than we could imagine. The path might be very slippery during rain and is not recommended for those with walking difficulties.
7. Chattahoochee River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By ladybd
The river runs right through the middle of town. From our hotel, the Hampton Inn, you could walk out behind just a few yards and be on the banks. There was a spot to walk down and get in, but since it was November, I just enjoyed the view. The mountain water is clear and the bottom was somewhat rocky. I'm sure it's delightful on a hot summer day. It's only a foot or so deep and about 15 feet wide so it's great for tubing, the perfect God-made 'lazy river.'
8. Unicoi State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 693 reviews
Reviewed By Andy K - Blairsville, United States
My wife and I stopped in to walk the trail around the lake. The staff in the visitor's center were super friendly and helpful. It took us about an hour to walk around the lake with somewhat of a brisk walk. Other than protruding roots to watch for, the trail is simple if you're in decent shape.
9. Habersham Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Habersham Winery has been producing award winning Georgia wines since 1983 and is one of Georgia's oldest and largest wineries.
Reviewed By Carla H
My husband and I put our name on the wait list for wine tasting, which wasn’t very long at the time, and waited for over 30 minutes only to walk out because our name was never called. People left and freed up a quarter of the bar and the five women working behind the bar didn’t call anyone else up for 15 minutes. When people walked up, not realizing there was a wait, they gave them the list to put them on the wait AFTER us. They still call no names to fill the space. They finally start calling people and they call 3 parties...then the people who wrote themselves in after us. They had started a new page and completely skipped us. How hard is it to read a list? There’s no telling how many sales they miss because of carelessness and slow service.
10. Hardman Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By texdawg89 - Bogart, Georgia
It would help to call ahead because tours are limited. We happened in just ahead of a tour soon after it opened to the public. Being a lover of American history and an agriculture major, I loved seeing this house and the remains of the old working dairy behind the house. Just imagining living in this type house when times were so much simpler, albeit more physically demanding, would stir anyone's imagination. Very much worth the time.
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