Helen Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, the Northeast village of Helen, Georgia has a rich history linked to the Cherokee Indians and Indian burial mounds.  The area was later settled in the early 1900’s by people who came to cut timber for the thriving lumber industry, as well as those who arrived to mine for gold. The mountain town of Helen is a re-creation of an alpine village, much like you’d see in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, complete with old-world stone towers and cobblestone alleys.  Helen is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and recreational activities for the whole family or just for two.  Couples can enjoy a romantic getaway or families can spend a week taking in the beautiful scenery, waterfalls, museums, history, art, fishing, tubing, golf, and so much more. There’s something for every visitor to enjoy in Helen, Georgia.

Alpine accommodations are abundant in Helen; from rustic mountain cabins to Bavarian bed & breakfasts, the small village of Helen, Georgia has more than 1100 rooms perfect place for your stay.  For the ultimate in rustic romantic getaways we recommend a night at the Alpine Hilltop Haus Bed & Breakfast, or the Black Forest Bed & Breakfast.  If you’re bringing the whole family to Helen, we suggest a room at the Castle Inn or the Hofbrau Riverfront Motel.  There are so many local restaurants in Helen; it will be hard to choose one on any given night.  If you’re dreaming of Europe on a domestic budget, spend your next vacation in Helen, Georgia, you won’t know the difference.