Things to do in Helen, Georgia

Helen, Georgia is filled with fun things to do for all ages.

Ride the Georgia Mountain Coaster.

Mine for gems. Helen was once a mining town so this is an appropriate activity. Downtown has a fun setup for kids, but you can also find surrounding mines and try you luck for nature's goodies.

Play mini golf. We played at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf which had quirky, fun holes.

Stroll through the picturesque Unicoi Hill Park.

Stop and listen to live music which you can find in many spots.

Enjoy a beer in the beer garden.

Take time to enjoy the beautiful plants and flowers. These photos were taken in June but I have a feeling it is gorgeous year round here.

Go shopping. Here you can find a little bit of everything, with an alpine vibe!

Go tubing on the Chattahoochee River.

Not adventurous? Enjoy a meal or a beer along the river while watching the tubers. Besides people, dogs also tube this river adding to the entertainment!

Bar hop to enjoy a variety of German beers. Yes, beer is an important element to this town.

Add your love lock to the river fence,

Visit the Helen Arts & Heritage Center downtown. Here you can learn about the history of how the town evolved into what it is today. The center is also an art gallery where you can enjoy and purchase local artwork.

We hiked to the 150 foot Dukes Creek Falls which was a short drive from downtown. This photo does not do it justice. It was extremely tall and the smaller waterfalls at the bottom are fantastic for the senses!

I would recommend a visit here for anyone in the region. We only spent 2 nights but I can see how a week's worth of activities could easily be scheduled with all the area's waterfalls, mountains, nature trails and so much more.

Thank you for stopping by! ~Val

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