Helen
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Atlanta
An Alpine-style village in the North Georgia mountains.
Why locals go
Tubing in summer, Oktoberfest in fall.
Visiting Atlanta?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Atlanta for your flight home.
What to book
- Tube the Chattahoochee
- Anna Ruby Falls
- North Georgia wineries
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Winery tour
- Cabin with mountain views
With friends
- Tube the river together
- Oktoberfest
When to go
Summer tubing, fall Oktoberfest.