ALPINE HELEN, GEORGIA

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2015
ALPINE HELEN, GEORGIA
CLEVELAND
SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE
UNICOI STATE PARK
WELCOME TO HELEN!
How Did Helen Become What It Is Today?
Helen, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, is a re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone
alleys and old-world towers. This Northeast Georgia village has a rich
history linked to the Cherokee Indians and their burial mounds as well
as early settlers who arrived in the early 1900s to mine for gold and cut
virgin timber for a thriving lumber industry.
Now celebrating its 42nd year as a mountain community with a touch
of Bavaria, Helen’s evolution into an alpine village began in 1968 when a group
of local businessmen met to discuss ways
to revitalize their town. They approached
a nearby artist friend who had been stationed in Germany. He sketched the
2015 Helen Travel Guide
2....................................................................... Calendar of Events
14................................................................................Region Map
16.................................................................................... City Map
18.................................................................................Sautee Map
19........................................................................Bed & Breakfasts
20........................................................ Cabins & Vacation Rentals
23.........................................................................................Motels
25............................................................................. Campgrounds
26.........................................................................................Dining
29....................................................................................... Services
30.................................... Wedding Chapels & Reception Venues
31.....................................................................................Shopping
36.................................................... Attractions & Entertainment
38....................................... Canoeing, Cruises, Rafting & Tubing
38.............................................................................................Golf
39...................................................Carriage & Horseback Riding
39........................................................................Mountain Biking
39...................................................................Wine and Vineyards
40...............................................................................Hiking Trails
41................................................... Waterfalls & Covered Bridges
63.................................................................................Oktoberfest
The Alpine Helen-White County Convention & Visitors Bureau
has completed this guide to aid in your discovery of the many natural attractions and back road treasures located in this area of the
Northeast Georgia mountains. We hope you will enjoy your visit.
Please stop by the Helen Welcome Center when you arrive. Our
well-trained staff will assist you with your visit to Helen, White
County, or Northeast Georgia. Call the Helen Welcome Center at
1-800-858-8027, or contact us through our website at helenga.org.
buildings, added gingerbread
trim, details and colors to the
buildings, giving an Alpine look
to the entire town. In January
1969, business owners and local
carpenters began turning ideas
into reality and all downtown
stores were renovated. Facades of buildings were painted with scenes
of Bavaria and North Georgia,mirroring the migration of early settlers.
In 2002 alone, $1.2 million was spent on improvements in the downtown area.
Helen has accomplished much; it has
created a new town and industry, providing jobs for more people and boosting the economy of the entire area.
Helen also commemorates its historic past when the early settlers came to
this remote area. A village with mountain heritage and a touch of Bavaria, Helen has created a unique
experience for its visitor.
So, this is the story of Helen, the miracle of a small, remote mountain community that revitalized itself in various ways throughout several centuries and that today hosts nearly 2 million visitors each year.
What does Helen have to Offer?
Just northeast of Atlanta, off
Interstate 985-365, and southwest of
Greenville, SC, off Interstate 85, Helen
provides visitors a place to relax,away from
the hustle and bustle of city life. More
than 200 specialty and import shops,
restaurants and over 1,100 quality rooms are located in Helen. Outside
of town, cabins and chalets are available, many with cozy fireplaces in
secluded settings.
Visitors can enjoy river tubing, horseback riding, golf,
canoeing, fishing, mountain biking or hiking to one of the many
majestic waterfalls close by. Helen hosts one of the nation’s
longest Oktoberfests each year, bringing in thousands of revelers.
What is Helen’s Climate Like?
Temperatures in the North Georgia Mountains vary greatly. Summertime temperatures range from 90 degrees F during the day to 70
degrees F during the night, while winter temperatures range from 60
degrees F during the day to a low of 20 degrees F at night. Usually, the
cool mountain breezes make the climate very comfortable for everyone.
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EVENTS
JANUARY
1 • First Day Hike, 2PM-4PM Smithgall Woods. Hike 1.3 miles on flat roadway to
Smithgall’s beautiful cottage facility. 706-878-3087
2 • First Fridays, 3PM-4:30PM, Smithgall Woods. Join Smithgall’s advocacy group,
Friends of Smithgall Woods, for an informal monthly meeting. 706-878-3087
3 • First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10AM-11:30AM Smithgall
Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area and a van tour.
706-878-3087
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Winter Wonderland Tours, 1PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
www.myfavoritezoo.com
10 • Hogpen Hill Climb, Unicoi State Park. Contact: Habitat for Humanity,
706-754-5313 x 201
17 • Get to Know Your Zoo, 7PM-8:30PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
18 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 2PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
31 • Winter Wino Carnival, 7PM-10PM, Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Join us as we
kick off the winter Fasching season with our sixth annual Winter “Wino” Carnival.
Live music, cash wine bar, and prize awarded for best costume. Refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages provided. 706-878-1056 www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
FEBRUARY
706-878-3087
7 • Faschingsverein Tubing Parade & Fasching Party, Parade at 2PM, downtown
Helen. Party at 7PM, Festhalle. Contact Sharon Hartis at 678-617-7250 or visit
www.facebook.com/fvhelen
7, 14, 21, 28 • Winter Wonderland Tours, 1PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
14 • Valentine’s Celebration, BabyLand General Hospital. Prize drawings, holiday
crafts, costume characters. 706-865-2171 www.cabbagepatchkids.com
14 • Fasching, 7PM-11PM, Festhalle. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps your least
favorite personality or character and join us for a night of dancing and fun! Live
German music! Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908
www.helenchamber.com
15 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279
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All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times.
EVENTS
21, 28 • Sneak Preview, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279
21, 28 • Porcupine Quill Jewelry & Art Class, 11AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo,
706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
21-22 • 40th Annual Fireside Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, 10AM-6PM, Sunday,
10AM-5PM, Unicoi State Park. Over 50 artists and craftsmen from all over the
southeast will be in the lodge for this traditional event. Various media including wood
carving, jewelry, oils/acrylics, wood turning, fiber, pottery and much more!
706-878-2201
22 • 2015 White County Student Art Competition Awards Presentation & Reception,
1PM-4PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
24 • History Program, Civil War History in the North Georgia Mountains, 6PM,
Helen Arts & Heritage Center. 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
26-28 • Helenblitz Mini Cooper Car Show, Helendorf Inn. The Helenblitz Charity
Event is a family friendly event. There will also be social events, RC car races,
opportunities to show off your MINI, and the charity auction. 706-878-2271
28 • The Help at Hardman, 10AM-12PM, Hardman Farm. Celebrate Black History
Month exploring the culture of African American service workers at Hardman Farm
and in the greater southeast region. Contact Smithgall Woods, 706-878-3087
MARCH
Date TBA • Easter Fun & Egg Hunt, Unicoi State Park, 706-878-2201
706-878-3087
7-8 • Bouncing Babies, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
12 • “In Living Color” Art Exhibit Opening & Reception, 5PM, Helen Arts &
Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
14 • St. Patrick’s Celebration, Babyland General Hospital. Prize drawings, coloring
pages, costume characters. 706-865-2171 www.cabbagepatchkids.com
15 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
21 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. The Swinging
in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck
or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through
September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons
throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
21 & 22 and 28 & 29 • Spring Wine Highway Weekend, Various area wineries,
706-878-9463
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EVENTS
21 & 22 and 28 & 29 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee
Vineyards. Special Swinging in the Vines Weekends to coincide with the Spring Wine
Highway Weekend. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
28 • Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, Babyland General Hospital & White County
Chamber of Commerce. Events throughout the day. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
(reservations required), the Easter Egg Hunt, and Arts & Crafts show will take place
on the grounds of Babyland General Hospital. An Old Fashioned Easter parade will
take place in downtown Cleveland. 706-865-2171 or 706-865-5356
www.cabbagepatchkids.com
28 • 26th Annual Trout Tournament, Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908.
Open to all ages. Entry fee includes two raffle tickets for all entries and a tournament
tee shirt for the first 200 entries. Fish the Chattahoochee River for cash prizes in
tagged fish. www.helenchamber.com
28 • Women in the Shadow of Yonah, 10AM-12PM, Smithgall Woods. Celebrate
Women’s History Month looking at the roles of southern women during the 18th and
early 19th centuries. 706-878-3087
28 • “Spring Fever” Fashion Show & Luncheon, 12PM, Helen Arts & Heritage
Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
APRIL
2-5 • Easter Festival, Thurs & Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat & Sun 10AM-6PM, North
Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
April 3-September 4 • Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908
or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com
706-878-3087
6-12 • Springtime Festival, Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat and Sun 10AM-6PM, North
Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
11 • Springfest, 6PM-11PM, Festhalle. Enjoy music, dancing, food & beverages on the
banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River. 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com
11 • Spring on the Unicoi Trail at Hardman Farm, 10AM-11AM, register at Smithgall
Woods. Enjoy a ramble through time on the grounds of the Hardman Farm.
706-878-3087
14 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279
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EVENTS
21 • History Program, Preserving the Old Mountain Ways, 6PM, Helen Arts &
Heritage Center. 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
MAY Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181
1-3 • Wool Fest & Farm Days, 10AM-5PM (rain date-second weekend in May)
North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
706-878-3087
2 • Winefest, Habersham Winery. This is a great time to sample fine wines produced
by the Winegrowers Association of Georgia at one location. You can enjoy great music
and see fine art & crafts. 706-878-9463
7 • “Bright & Beautiful” Art Exhibit Opening & Reception, 5PM, Helen Arts &
9-10 • Celebrating Moms 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279,
706-878-3087
12 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
15 • The Spring Lunch Bunch, 11:30AM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center. A free
luncheon featuring area art instructors and sample art projects available to the
community through classes & workshops. 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
15-17 • Southern Worthersee (SoWo) VW/Audi Car Show, presented by H2O Tuning
VW Audi Club, Helendorf River Inn, 706-878-2271
16 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through
September 19, 8AM-12PM Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake
stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait and
rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087
17 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
19 • History Program, Pottery History & Demonstration featuring local area potters,
6PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center. 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
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EVENTS
22-25 • Memorial Day Weekend, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo. Free Admission
to all Veterans and children of deployed parents. First official weekend of being open 4
days instead of 2! Thursday-Monday, 10AM-6PM 706-348-7279
23 • Bavarianfest, 6PM-11PM, Festhalle. Help us honor our Military and Civil
Servants. Free admission for all active military & veterans (ID required). Experience a
live Oompah band, dancing and a festive German atmosphere. Imported and domestic
beers and wines, soft drinks, wurst on a bun with sauerkraut, hot dogs and snacks will
be available for sale. Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908,
23 • Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, 8PM, Unicoi State Park.Come & listen
to local talented musicians playing an array of genres including folk, old time, country
and bluegrass. Specific artist and concert information will be listed on our facebook
page. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. The Program
lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201
23–24 • Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park. Stop by the 3rd floor of our lodge
and meet our visiting artist for the opportunity to buy handmade items directly from
the Artist! Specific artist will be listed weekly on our facebook page. This program lasts
from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201
28-31 • 15th Annual US Riders News Reunion Run and 9th Annual Southeast
Victory Run, Helen Riverside Park, 478-237-3761
JUNE
Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, 8PM, Unicoi State Park. Specific artist and
concert information will be listed on our facebook page. Memorial Day weekend till
mid-November. 706-878-2201
Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park. Every Saturday & Sunday through midNovember. Meet our visiting artist for the opportunity to buy handmade items directly
from the Artist! Specific artist will be listed weekly on our facebook page.
706-878-2201
4-6 • 42nd Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race, Helendorf Inn,
706-878-2271
5, 12 • Family Night Friday & Jam with the Animals! 4:30PM-7:30PM, North
706-878-3087
8-11 • Kid’s Summer Art Camp, 1PM-4PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center,
706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
9 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo and Zoo Crafts, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo
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EVENTS
706-878-3087
13 • Kids Day at the Park, 10AM-2PM, Smithgall Woods. Help kids learn fun ways
to stay healthy, learn skills, and appreciate the great outdoors! Kids can earn a badge
through active participation in exhibits. Archery, animal exhibits, compass games, air
rifles, stream critters, and much more! No registration required. 706-878-3087
20 • Shriner’s Parade, Downtown Helen. 706-878-2181
20, 21 • Celebrating Fathers, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo. Dads get in free with
paid child’s admission on Father’s Day! 706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
September 19, 8AM-12:00PM. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a
lake stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own
bait and rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087
25 • “Summer Dreamin” Art Exhibit Opening & Reception, 5PM, Helen Arts &
JULY
706-878-2201
3, 6 • Family Night Friday & Jam with the Animals! 4:30PM-7:30PM, North Georgia
Zoo, 706-348-7279 www.myfavoritezoo.com
706-878-3087
4 • Meet & Greet Cabbage Patch Kids Costume Character, Babyland General
Hospital, 706-865-2171 www.cabbagepatchkids.com
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EVENTS
4 • Annual Fireworks at Dusk, behind the Alpine Village Shoppes, 706-878-2181,
www.helenga.org.
4 • 4th of July Wild America Tours, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
10-13 • Christmas in July, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
11 • Sunset Tour, 7PM-9PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
14 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
17-25 • Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee Fairgrounds, 706-896-4191
September 19, 8AM-12PM. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake
stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait
and rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087
20-22 & 27-29 • Junior Zookeeper Day Camp, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279
22-25 • Boys Overnight Camp, Ages 12-16, North Georgia Zoo, 706-878-348-7279
30-August 1 • Girls Overnight Camp, Ages 12-16, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279
AUGUST
706-878-2201
706-878-3087
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EVENTS
7, 14 • Family Night Friday & Jam with the Animals! 4:30PM-7:30PM, North
8 • Sunset Tour, 6:45PM-8:45PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
11 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
12 • Taste of Helen, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
22 • Gold Fever, 9AM-12PM, Smithgall Woods. Hear about the history of gold
mining with local historians and enjoy a guided hike to the Martin Mine Trail.
Register in advance. 706-878-3087
27 • Judged Art Competition Awards Presentation & Reception, Helen Arts &
Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org
SEPTEMBER
706-878-2201
1, 4 • Bingo, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com
5 • First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10AM- 11:30AM Smithgall
706-878-3087
5, 6 • Sunset Tours, 6:15PM-8:45PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
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EVENTS
10-13 • 45th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German
music, dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy
17-Nov. 1 • Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance! Oktoberfest will run
from September 10-13, then will reopen again on Sept. 17 and continue daily through
November 1. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com
12 • Fall Fest, BabyLand General Hospital. Free rides, slides, DJ’s, dancing, prize
drawings. 706-865-2171 www.cabbagepatchkids.com
12 • Oktoberfest Parade, 12PM, Downtown Helen. Celebrate the opening of
Oktoberfest. The “tapping of the keg” follows the parade. 706-878-1908
15 • History Program The History of Wine Making in White County, 6PM, Helen
Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
18-19 • 2015 Plein Air “Paint Out”, hosted by the Plein Air Painters of Northeast
Georgia, Helen, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
19-October 31 • Scarecrow Trail, 10AM-6PM, Weekends, North Georgia Zoo
26 • Agri-Fest/Country Market & Pottery Comes to Town, 9AM-4PM, Downtown
Cleveland. 706-865-5356 www.whitecountychamber.org
26 • Outdoor Adventure Day, 10AM-4PM, Unicoi State Park. Activities geared for
kids and adults of all ages, including camping, hiking, trout fishing, fly fishing, airgun
shooting, & more! 706-878-4738.
OCTOBER
706-878-2201
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EVENTS
1-31 • 45th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German
music, dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance!
Oktoberfest continues daily through November 1. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181
1-31 • Scarecrow Trail, Weekends, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
1-31 • Pumpkin Fest, Weekends, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
706-878-3087
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards.
The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians
playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month
March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added
Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056,
www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
9-17 • Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Hiawassee Fairgrounds, 706-896-4191
10 • Fall Celebration at the Hardman Farm, 12PM-4PM, Hardman Farm. Enjoy the
natural beauty of the season with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, hayrides, traditional
craft vendors, mountain music, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press. No
registration required. Contact Smithgall Woods 706-878-3087
17 • 2015 Art-Oberfest, 10AM-6PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center. Family fun
with artists’ booths, attic treasures sale, bake sale & more! 706-878-3933
www.helenarts.org
29 • “All is Calm, All is Bright” Holiday Art Exhibit & reception, 5PM, Helen Arts &
Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org
31 • Hallowine Fest, 12PM-6PM., Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Join us as we
celebrate our sixth anniversary. A large carboy jug partially filled with wine corks
will be on display and prizes will be awarded to the four people who come closest to
guessing the correct number of corks. Hors d’oeuvres and great music. 706-878-1056,
www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
24-25 • Boo at the Zoo, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
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NOVEMBER
mid-November. The last concert will be held on November 14. 706-878-2201
from the Artist! Specific artist will be listed weekly on our facebook page. The last
weekend for the Visiting Artist Series will be November 14-15. 706-878-2201
1 • 45th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German music,
dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance!
706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com
706-878-3087
7, 8, 14, 15 • Pumpkin Smashing Fun, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo,
706-348-7279, www.myfavoritezoo.com
7 • Unicoi Wine Festival, Hardman Farm Property, 706-865-5356
7 • Folk Life Festival, 10AM-4PM, Unicoi State Park. Demonstrations including
candle dipping, pioneer skills, gold panning and more! 706-878-2201
10 • History Program, Old Time Music Traditions in White County & Northeast
Georgia, 6PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center. 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org
14 • Times and Places of the Cherokee People, 10AM-12PM, Smithgall Woods.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with members of the Sautee-Nacoochee
Community Association. 706-878-3087
14-15 • Civil War Expo, Helen Riverside Park. This Civil War re-enactment will
feature Period Sutlers villages, demonstrations, and camps. Skirmishes between the
Union and confederate “armies” will re-create some of the war’s most interesting
battles. The event will feature living history demonstrations and re-enactors from across
the country. For more information e-mail Al Platt at [email protected]
18 – December 12 • Festival of Trees, benefiting the United Way of White County.
View the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. 706-892-4779
21-22 • Santa is Coming, 2PM-4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279,
21 • Appalachian Christmas & Pancake Breakfast with Santa, BabyLand General
Hospital. Decorations, carolers, prize drawings, Santa, costume characters.
706-865-2171 www.cabbagepatchkids.com
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27-29 • 8th Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event.
Booths are set up on the Marketplatz where visitors can enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
The market offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of
savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. 706-878-1908,
27 • Annual Lighting of the Village, 6PM, Downtown Helen, 706-878-2181
www.helenga.org
27-29 • Holiday Celebration-Live Nativity, 10AM-9PM, North Georgia Zoo,
706-348-7279, www.myfavoritezoo.com
DECEMBER
1-12 • Festival of Trees, benefiting the United Way of White County. View the
beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. 706-892-4779
5 • First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10AM- 11:30AM Smithgall
706-878-3087
5-6 • 8th Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event.
Booths are setup on the Marketplatz where visitors can enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
The market offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of
savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. 706-878-1908,
5 • Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival, 3PM-8PM, Downtown Cleveland
706-865-5356, www.whitecountychamber.org
5 • Annual Christmas in the Mountains Lighted Parade, 7PM, Downtown Cleveland.
Come see the lighted parade wind through downtown Cleveland. Christmas characters,
floats, vehicles and Santa will light up the parade route with beautiful Christmas lights!
706-865-5356, www.whitecountychamber.org
12 • Annual Christmas Parade, Downtown Helen, 2PM, 706-878-2181. Christmas
Elves and Christmas characters along with Santa coming to town! www.helenga.org
12 • Nacoochee Village Christmas, Habersham Winery. Come celebrate Christmas
in the beautiful Nacoochee Village just south of Helen. Visit our unique shops, the
Habersham Winery and Nora Mill Granary. Take advantage of special Christmas sales.
Santa will be at Habersham Winery! 706-878-9463
25-30 • Winter Break Fun, 11AM-3PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
25, 30 • Tree Toss, 1PM-3PM, North Georgia Zoo 706-348-7279
31 • Dropping of the Edelweiss New Year’s Eve Event, sponsored by the Helen
Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com
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NORTH GEORGIA
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NORTH GEORGIA
MILEAGE TO HELEN
Albany.................... 257Cumming............. 56 Pine Mountain........164
Athens...................... 68Dalton................... 97Ringgold.................125
Atlanta...................... 86Dawsonville.......... 45Rome......................117
Augusta.................. 163Dublin................ 187Savannah.................274
Brunswick............... 324Ellijay.................... 57 Stone Mtn.................78
Calloway Grdn....... 164 Florida Line........ 334Tallapoosa...............143
Cartersville............. 105Hartwell................ 68Tifton.....................269
Cedartown.............. 138LaGrange........... 160Valdosta..................315
Columbus............... 191Lavonia................. 50Vidalia....................220
Commerce................ 49Macon................. 143 Warner Robins........168
Cordele................... 219Marietta................ 92Waycross.................294
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DOWNTOWN HELEN
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DOWNTOWN HELEN
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfasts
Alpine Hilltop Haus Bed & Breakfast
362 Chattahoochee St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2388 | www.alpinehilltop.com
Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House
2220 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-3830 | www.letsgotobernies.com
Black Forest Bed & Breakfast & Vacation Rentals
8902 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3995 | www.blackforestvacationrentals.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Cabins & Vacation Rentals
AAA Beautiful Cabins at Tanglewood See our ad on page 48
3387 Hwy 356, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-3286 | www.tanglewoodcabinrentals.com
A Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals
1-4 Bedroom Luxury Cabins. Low Year Round Rates. No Hidden Costs. Close to Local
Attractions. Pets Welcome, WiFi, Hot Tubs, Mtn. Views, Creekside, Game Rooms,
Firepits/Fireplaces & More.
2990 Hwy 356, Sautee, GA 30571 | www.cabinsga.com
Alemaigne Haus Cabin
706-219-3914 | www.vrbo.com/138457
Alpenhaus Cabins
888-HelenGA
Pet friendly, 3 story real log cabin nestled in Swiss
Colony 7 minutes from downtown Helen, GA.
Oversized fireplace, W/D, dishwasher, two
balconies overlooking small branch, 2 master BRs,
2 full baths. Sleeps 6, Satellite TV, WiFi, Hot Tub,
a small pool table, full amenities.
904-333-1041, 888-435-3642 | www.helenmountaincabins.com
Alpine Crest Resort
273 Carrie Cox Dr., Helen, GA 30545
[email protected]
706-878-2133 | www.alpinecrest.org
Alpine Helen Mountain Rentals
706-878-2974 | www.helengarentals.com
Alpine Mountain Cabins See our ad on page 44
7489 Hwy. 75 Alt., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3111 | www.amchelen.com
Bavarian Brook Rentals See our ad on page 44
859 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
800-422-6355 or 706-878-2840 | www.helenga.net
Bear Creek Lodge & Cabins
114 Ridge Rd., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-9075 | www.bearcreeklodgeandcabins.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Blue Creek Cabins
Helen, GA 30545
706-865-1405 | www.bluecreekcabins.com
Cabin Rentals of Helen See our ad on page 52
8016 Main St., Helen, GA 30545
888-451-0651 or 706-878-4634 | www.renthelen.com
Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals
770-952-4130 or 706-865-9086
www.cedarcreekcabinrentals.com
Chimney Shadows Cabin Rentals
156 & 224 Shadows Dr., Sautee, GA 30571
706-865-4935 | www.chimneyshadows.com
Country Hideaway
75 Enchanted Way, Cleveland, GA 30528
1-800-514-1618 | www.countryhideawayresorts.com
Creekwood RV Park & Cabins
5730 Highway 356, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-2164 | www.creekwoodresort.com
Gabby’s Cabins
3083 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6772 | www.gabbyscabins.com
Georgia Mountain Rentals See our ad on page 48
877-883-8400 or 706-878-8400
www.cabinsinhelen.com
Georgia Vacation Rentals
770-337-6274 | georgiavacationrentals.org
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Helen Riverside Cabin
109 Carrie Cox Dr., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0858 | www.helenriversidecabin.com
IGLS Resort at Innsbruck
98 Schwarzwald Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2400 or 800-204-3536 | www.innsbruckresort.com
Loreley Condominium Association, Inc.
387 Brucken Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2238 | www.loreleyresort.com
Pinnacle Cabins
500 Lovelace Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-754-2533| www.pinnaclecabinrental.com
Riverbend Motel and Cabins See our ad on page 60
134 River Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2155 | www.riverbendmotelandcabins.com
Smithgall Woods See our ad on page 49
61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3087 | www.smithgallwoods.com
Sautee Hereford Ranch
706-878-3293
www.shrlodge.com
Sylvan Valley Lodge
747 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA 30571
706-865-7371 | www.sylvanvalleylodge.com
Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49
1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545
800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Motels
Alpine River Suites
892 Edelweiss Strasse
706-878-1339
www.alpineriversuites.com
On the Chattahoochee River, Luxury one
bedroom king suites, Scenic river view, Hot
tubs on decks, Fireplaces & gas grills, Living
rooms & full kitchens. Easy walking to
downtown & German Festhalle
Alpine Village Inn See our ad on page 52
800-844-8466, 706-878-2296 | www.helen-ga.net, www.helengamotel.com
Bavarian Brook Rentals See our ad on page 44
800-422-6355 or 706-878-2840 | www.bavarianbrookrentals.com
Best Western Plus Riverpark Inn & Conference Center See p. 59
8220 South Main Street, Helen, Georgia 30545
800-435-3642 or 706-878-2111 | www.helen-georgia-hotels.com
Castle Inn
8580 N. Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0053 or 706-878-3140 | www.castleinn-helen.com
Bavarian-style building with magnificent views! This hotel is located
in the heart of Alpine Helen on the banks of the Chattahoochee River
with fantastic views of mountains and village. The Inn is walking
distance to all of the town and parking is free to our guests. Helen has
so much to offer for the whole family, from hiking in the mountains to
zip lines, rafting down the river, best dining around. Book today.
Country Inn and Suites See our ad on page 55
800-456-4000 or 706-878-9000 | www.countryinns.com/helenga
Days Inn See our ad on page 51
8288 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-4079 | www.helengadaysinn.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Econo Lodge
706-878-8000 or 800-443-6488 | www.hotelmotelhelenga.com
Econo Lodge offers all guests complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet & Deluxe
Continental Breakfast. Every room offers an iron ironing board, coffeemaker, hairdryer
and 25” TV with premium cable making you feel at home the minute you arrive. Some
rooms have whirlpool bathtubs. Seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room are available.
Centrally located in Helen Georgia, adjacent to the Helen Water Park, the Econo Lodge
is your perfect lodging choice for a wonderful trip to Alpine Helen.
Hampton Inn on the River
147 Unicoi Street, Helen, GA 30545
(800) HAMPTON or 706-878-3310 | www.hamptoninn.com
Helendorf River Inn & Conference Center See our ad on page 43
33 Munichstrasse, Helen, GA 30545
800-445-2271 or 706-878-2271 | www.helendorf.com
Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel
706-878-2184 | www.helenga.org/business/hofbrau-riverfront-hotel-restaurant
Jameson Inn See our ad on page 51
11 Edelweiss St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1451 | www.jamesoninn.com
Mountain Laurel Farm
91 Heartland Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528 678-532-8194 | www.mtnlaurelfarm.com
Quality Inn See our ad on page 60
15 Yonah Street, Helen, GA 30545
(866) GOHELEN or 706-878-2268 | www.qualityinnalpinehelen.com
Riverbend Motel and Cabins See our ad on page 60
134 River Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2155 | www.riverbendmotelandcabins.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Super 8 Motel See our ad on page 59
8396 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545
800-535-1251 or 706-878-2191 | www.helengeorgiamotels.com
Campgrounds
Cherokee Campground
45 Bethel Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-2267 | www.cherokeerv.com
Creekwood RV Park & Cabins
706-878-2164 | www.creekwoodresort.com
Gold ’n Gem Grubbin
75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-5454 | www.goldngem.com
Jenny’s Creek Campground
4542 Hwy. 129 North, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6955 | www.jennyscreek.com
Leisure Acres Campground
3840 Westmoreland Road, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6466 | www.leisureacrescampground.com
Unicoi Springs
2444 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2104 | www.unicoisprings.com
Yonah Mountain Campground
3678 Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6546 | www.yonahcampground.com
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DINING
Dining
Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House
2220 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-3830 | www.letsgotobernies.com
Betty’s Country Store
18 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2943 | www.bettysinhelen.com
Bigg Daddy’s Restaurant and Tavern
807 Edelweiss St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2739 | www.biggdaddys.com
Bodensee Restaurat
64 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1026 | www.bodenseerestaurant.com
Bohemian Bakery Cafe
60 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
Phone: 706-892-1266 | www.bohemianbakerycafe.com
Cafe International
8546 Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3102 | www.helenga.org/business/cafe-international
Cimmi’s Cafe 9667 N. Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-6037 | www.helenga.org/business/cimmis-cafe
Cowboys and Angels
60 Chattahoochee Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3433 | www.cowboysangels.net
Creekside Deli
16 Old Nacoochee Rd.., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-3666 | www.helenga.org/business/creekside-deli
Crumbs And All
11 River St., Unit 1, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1702 | www.facebook.com/CrumbsandAll
Helen’s Country Cafe
706-878-9402 | www.helenga.org/business/helens-country-cafe-0
Helen’s Country Café offers the best in local and country
style cooking, at wallet pleasing prices. Breakfast and Lunch
served all day. Fresh baked biscuits, Country Fried Steak,
1/2 pound Angus Burgers, and Pappa’s Meatloaf are a few
reasons we are the best value in Helen. Free Parking. Pet
Friendly Deck (weather permitting). We are conveniently
located at the north end of Helen.
HofbrauHaus Restaurant and GI German Pub
706-878-2248 | www.helenga.org/business/hofbrau-haus-restaurant
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DINING
Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe
706-878-8200 | www.hofers.com
Authentic Bavarian bakery and restaurant serving
breakfast and lunch daily. German beers compliment
our distinctive international specialties. German
cakes, pastries, and bread prepared on premises.
Homemade Ice Cream, Gifts and More
706-878-2394 | www.homemadeicecreaminhelen.com
Hot & Sweet Gourmet Coffee & Ice Cream Haus
8650 M. Main St., Helen, GA 30545
518-542-7267 | www.facebook.com/hotandsweetcoffeecompany
Huddle House of Helen
706-878-3202 | www.huddlehouse.com
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
8160 South Main St., #A-5, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3456 | www.helenga.org/business/la-cabana-mexican-restaurant
The Meeting Place Family Restaurant
706-878-3200 | www.helenga.org/business/meeting-place-family-restaurant
Muller’s Famous Cafe
706-892-1212 | www.mullerscafe.com
Mullys Nacoochee Grill
706-878-1020 | www.nacoocheegrill.com
Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria See our ad on page 45
706-878-0199 | www.villagetavernpizza.com
Old Heidelberg
706-878-0061 | www.oldheidelbergrestaurant.com
The Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant & Gift Shop
706-878-3729
Featuring Authentic German Cuisine
& American Specialities
A Sampling of our Menu:
• Wiener Schnitzel • Leberkas with Grilled Onions
• Rinder Rouladen • Sauerbraten • Kasseler Rippchen
• Blackforest Chicken • Steaks, Trout, Shrimp
• Apple Streudel • Bavarian Pretzel direct from Munich
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DINING
Pauls Steak House See our ad on page 53
8537-A South Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2468 | www.paulssteakhouse.com
Route 75 Roadhouse
8065 S. Main St., Suite 900, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0183 | www.route75roadhouse.com
Scoop De Scoop
706-878-4082 | www.helenminigolf.com
Troll Tavern
8590B North Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3117 | www.trolltavern.com
Viele Margarita’s
8537 B. South Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-5501 | www.helenentertainment.com
Wendell’s Country Restaurant
5012 Helen Hwy, Sautee, GA 30571
706-348-1431 | www.1wp.com/go/wendells
Western Sizzlin
1963 Tom Bell Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-1997 | www.helenga.org/business/western-sizzlin
Realtors
Barbara Hatcher, Associate Broker at Better Homes and
Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
770-530-2342 | www.homesinnorthga.com
Mountain Country Realty
560 Mountain Shadows Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-1906 | www.mountaincountryrealty.us or www.rvlots.net
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SERVICES
Services
Alpine Helen / White County Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-858-8027 or 706-878-2181 | www.helenga.org
726 Bruckenstrasse | PO Box 730, Helen, GA 30545
Artistic Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing
8656 N. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0002| www.facebook.com/ArtisticInkHelenGA
Association Of Business Leaders Helen GA
Helen, GA 30545
877-400-6780 | ablh.org
Bee’z Spot LLC
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-809-1099| [email protected]
Chattahoochee Biker Gear
8065 S. Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0076 | www.chattahoocheebikergear.com
Garden Gate Catering
706-754-7363 | www.gardengatecatering.com
Helen Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 61
706-878-1908 | www.helenchamber.com
Helen Soap Opera Laundromat
706-779-2066
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa See our ad on page 19
964 Rabun Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
866-245-4777 | www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com
MoonDoggies Pet Specialty Store and Pet Boarding
2281 Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-8887 | www.facebook.com/moondoggiesinthemountains
Randys Helen Pharmacy
8016 South Main St. A#1, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0066 | www.randyshelenpharmacy.com
The Spa at Nacoochee Crossing
35 Nacoochee Way, Sautee, GA 30571
706-250-2123 | www.nacoocheewellness.com
United Community Bank
706-878-2121 | www.ucbi.com
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SERVICES
VIP Travel & VIP Southern Tours
5058 Helen Hwy., Suite A, Sautee, GA 30571
706-348-8747 | www.vipalpinetours.com, www.vipsoutherntours.com
White County Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 56
122 N Main St., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-5356 | www.whitecountychamber.org
Weddings
Alpine Wedding Chapel
91 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
800-873-9351 or 706-878-5683 | www.alpineweddingchapel.com
Blue Creek Weddings
2129 Dean Mountain Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-1405 | www.bluecreekweddings.com
CeNita Vineyards
659 Dock Dorsey Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-892-7399 | www.cenitavineyards.com
Frogtown Cellars Helen Vineyards
700 Ridge Point Dr., Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-878-5000 706-865-0687 | www.frogtownwine.com
Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa
964 Rabun Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
866-245-4777 | www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com
Mountain Laurel Farm
91 Heartland Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528 678-532-8194 | www.mtnlaurelfarm.com
On the River Weddings
93 River St., Helen, GA 30545
706-244-2281 | [email protected]
Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards
706-878-1056 | www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com
Smithgall Woods
Tanglewood Cabins & Conference Center Lodge
706-878-3286 | www.tanglewoodcabinrentals.com
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SHOPPING
Shopping
Alpenland International
67 Alpenland Dr. Business Park, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-219-0256 | www.alpenland.us
Alpine Olive Tree
8580 N. Main St. Suite 104, Helen, GA 30545
www.alpineolivetree.com | 706-878-5653
Alpine Village Shoppes
8016 South Main St. A6, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3016 | www.helenga.org/business/alpine-village-shoppes
Amish Red Barn
6345 Hwy. 17, Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-754-8235
BabyLand General® Hospital See our ad on page 36
300 NOK Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-2171 | www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Betty’s Country Store
18 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2943 | www.bettysinhelen.com
Charlemagne’s Kingdom See our ad on page 58
706-878-2200 | www.georgiamodelrailroad.com
Chattahoochee Biker Gear
706-878-0076 | www.chattahoocheebikergear.com
Cherokee Rose Flowers and Gifts
360 Skyview Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-809 -1380 | www.cherokeeroseflowers.com
Christmas and More
706-878-1404 | www.helenga.org/business/christmas-more
Christmas Shoppe
706-878-1012 | www.helenchristmasshoppe.com
Classics
706-878-1411 | www.helenga.org/business/classics
The Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 Hwy 129 North, Cleveland, GA 30528
706 865-0053 | www.cottagevineyardandwinery.com
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SHOPPING
Damrons Gifts
8600 Main St. #5, 6, & 7, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2087 | www.helenga.org/business/damrons-gifts
DJ Collectibles
8610 through 8614 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-9478 | www.djcollectibles.com
Dukes Creek Mines See our ad on page 36
6145 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-2625 | www.dukescreek.com
Freds Famous Peanuts
17 Clayton Road, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3124 | www.fredsfamouspeanuts.com
Glass Blowing at Glass Mountain Gallery & Studio
257 Clayton Rd., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1978 | www.glassmountaingallery.com
The Glassblowing Shop
8600 North Main St., #1, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3156 | www.glassblowingshop.com
Gold ’n Gem Grubbin See our ad on page 37
75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528
The Gourd Place
2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
706-865-4048 | www.gourdplace.com
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SHOPPING
Habersham Winery See our ad on page 45
706-878-9463 | www.habershamwinery.com
Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen See our ad on page 57
8651 Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2443 | www.hanselandgretelcandykitchen.com
Helen Arts and Heritage Council
706-878-3933 | www.helenarts.org
Helen Souvenir and Candle Company
8635 N. Main St. #10, Swiss German Plaza, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1022 | www.helencandles.com
Hickory Flat Pottery
13664 Hwy 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-947-0030 | www.hickoryflatpottery.com
Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe See our ad on page 26
706-878-8200 | www.hofers.com
Homemade Ice Cream, Gifts & More
404-771-5409 | www.facebook.com/homemadeicecream
InsideOut Sautee
2454 A Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-0144 | www.insideoutsautee.com
Itty Bitty Wonders
706-878-0065 | www.helenga.org/business/itty-bitty-wonders
Jolly’s Toys
706-878-2262 | www.helenga.org/business/jollystoys
The Lavender Cottage & Garden
53 Hwy. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-878-0100 | www.thelavendercottageandgarden.com
Lindenhaus Imports See our ad on page 56
706-878-2357 | www.lindenhausimports.com
Mark of the Potter
9982 Hwy. 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-947-3440 | www.markofthepotter.com
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SHOPPING
Mimi’s Fashion Jewelry and Accessories
706-878-5527 | www.helenga.org/business/mimis-fashion-jewelry-accessories
MoonDoggies Pet Specialty Store and Pet Boarding
2281 Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-8887 | www.moondoggiesinthemountains.com
Nacoochee Village Antique Mall See our ad on page 45
706-878-4069 | www.nacoocheevillage.com
Nora Mill Granary See our ad on page 45
706-878-2375 | www.noramill.com
Old Sautee Store
706-878-2281 | www.oldsauteestore.com
Pebblu’s Gold
8635 N. Main St., Swiss German Plaza # 9, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1824 | www.pebblusgold.com
The Pickled Peach
706-892-1229 | www.the-pickledpeach.com
Prairie Trails
2271 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-8284 | www.helenga.org/prairie-trails
Serenity Cellars
303 Laurel Ridge Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-1277 | www.serenitycellars.com
1299 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
Scarlett’s Secret
1902 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-1028 | www.scarlettsecret.com
Southern Comfort Quilts
8580 North Main St. #102, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-0086 | www.helenga.org/business/southern-comfort-quilts-inc
Tim’s Wooden Toys
8635 North Main St., Unit 8, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1842 | www.timswoodentoyshop.com
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SHOPPING
Tip Top Tees
8681 Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-4093 | www.helenga.org/business/tip-top-tees
TJ’s Treasures
8016 S. Main St., Units A4 & A5, Helen, GA 30545
706 892-1215 | www.tjshelen.com
Village Peddler
706-878-2441 | www.facebook.com/villagepeddlerhelen
The Willows Pottery See our ad on page 45
706-878-1344 | www.thewillowspottery.com
Windmill Dutch Imports
706-878-3444 | www.helenga.org/business/windmill-dutch-imports
Woody’s Mountain Bikes
457 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3715 | www.woodysmtb.net
Yonah Mountain Treasures
2047C Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-8236 | www.yonahtreasures.com
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 South, Cleveland, GA 30528
706-878-5522 | www.yonahmountainvineyards.com
ZuZu’s Petals Rock Shop
8660 North Main St. #9, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-9405 | www.zuzurocks.com
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ATTRACTIONS
Alpine Mini Golf See our ad on page 57
706-878-3328 | www.helenminigolf.com
Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center
3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1448
Bavarian Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade
706-878-4653 | www.bavarianminigolf.com
Charlemagne’s Kingdom See our ad on page 58
706-878-2200 | www.georgiamodelrailroad.com
Dukes Creek Mines
6145 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-2625 | www.dukescreek.com
2 Miles from Helen. Come pan for gold at the site of the first U.S. Gold Rush.
Screen for a wide variety of gems, minerals, and fossils. Visit our gift and rock
shop filled with gems, jewelry, southwestern items, and mining supplies. Our
expert gem cutters are available to facet any gems you find.
Faschingsverein
678-617-7250 | www.facebook.com/fvhelen
Fancy Doodle (Art and Wine House) See our ad on page 45
706-878-0177 | www.fancydoodle.net
Folk Pottery Museum See our ad on page 50
283 Georgia Hwy 255 North, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-3300 | www.folkpotterymuseum.com
Glass Mountain Gallery & Artist’s Home Studio
257 Clayton Rd., Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1978 | www.glassmountaingallery.com
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ATTRACTIONS
Gold ’n Gem Grubbin
Mine for gold and gemstones in our convenient
sluices or right on the creek! Custom gem cutting & jewelry. Camping, too. Y’all Come!
75 Gold Nugget Lane,
Cleveland, GA 30528
Goofy Rooster Corn Maze See our ad on page 47
7264 Hwy. 75 Alternate, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-1777 | www.goofyrooster.com
The Gourd Place
2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
706-865-4048 | www.gourdplace.com
Hardman Farm
143 Hwy 17, Sautee, Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-878-3087
Helen Arts and Heritage Council
706-878-3933 | www.helenarts.org
Helen Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 61
706-878-1908 | www.helenchamber.com
Helen Water Park & Tubing
222 Edelweiss Strasse,
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-7465
or 706-809-9393
www.helenwaterpark.com
Loganberry Heritage Farm
2660 Adair Mill Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-6068 | www.loganberryheritagefarm.com
Mark of the Potter
9982 Hwy. 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-947-3440 | www.markofthepotter.com
Nacoochee Outdoor Adventure See our ad on page 45
7019 S. Main St Helen GA 30545
706-878-9477 | www.zipntime.com
Nora Mill Granary See our ad on page 45
706-878-2375 | www.noramill.com
North Georgia Corn Maze
559 Tom Bell Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
800-959-1874 | www.northgacornmaze.com
North Georgia Zoo & Petting Zoo
2912 Paradise Valley Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-7279 | www.northgeorgiazoo.com
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ATTRACTIONS
Old Tyme Portraits by Treadway
8520 S. Main St., Unit C, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-3185 | www.helenga.org
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
706-892-1205 | www.piratescove.net
Scarlett’s Secret
1902 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-1028 | www.scarlettssecret.com
Smithgall Woods See our ad on page 49
Steve’s Old Time Photo
706-878-7048 | www.facebook.com/Steve’s Old Time Photo
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association
283 Hwy 255 North, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-3300 | www.snca.org See our ad on page 50
The Willows Pottery See our ad on page 45
706-878-1344 | www.thewillowspottery.com
Canoeing, Cruises, Rafting, Tubing
Cool River Tubing See our ad on page 46
800-896-4595 or 706-878-COOL | www.coolrivertubing.com
Helen Water Park & Tubing
706-878-1082 | www.helentubing.com
Romantic Lake Cruises
828-389-2255 | www.romanticlakecruises.com
www.romanticlakecruisefrontier.com
Golf
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club of Helen See our ad on page 54
664 Bahn Innsbruck Road, Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2100 | www.innsbruckgolfclub.com
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ATTRACTIONS
Carriages & Horseback Riding
Alpine Carriage Company
River St., Helen, GA 30545 | 706-892-8134 or 706-892-9584
facebook.com/pages/Alpine-Carriage-Company
Chattahoochee Stables
2180 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-7000 | www.chatahoocheestables.com
Sunburst Stables and Ziplines
3181 Hwy 255, Clarkesville, GA 30523
800-806-1953 or 706-947-7433 | www.sunburststables.com
Mountain Biking
Unicoi State Park Bike Trail See our ad on page 49
1788 Hwy. 356, Helen, GA 30545
Woody’s Mountain Bikes
457 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 on the way to Unicoi State Park.
706-878-3715 | www.woodysmtb.net
Wine and Vineyards
The Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 Hwy 129 North, Cleveland, GA 30528
706 865-0053 | www.cottagevineyardandwinery.com
The Habersham Winery See our ad on page 45
706-878-9463 | www.habershamwinery.com
Serenity Cellars
303 Laurel Ridge Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528
706-348-1277 | www.serenitycellars.com
Sylvan Valley Lodge
747 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA 30571
706-865-7371 | www.sylvanvalleylodge.com
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
2454-B Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571
706-878-5522 | www.yonahmountainvineyards.com
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HIKING & TRAILS
Smithgall Woods Trails
Laurel Ridge Trail - This interpretive trail is a moderate 1.6
mile loop that climbs to Laurel Ridge and a view of Mt.
Yonah. Take an interpretive guide from the Visitors Center to
learn more about the mountain ecosystem.
The following trails must be hiked from the Smithgall Woods Visitors Center. Please include the distance from the Visitors Center in
your hiking plans.
Wetlands Loop Trail - (1.3 miles from Visitors Center) An easy
1/2 mile loop trail that passes a beaver pond and wetland area.
Water fowl and frogs are residents that hikers may see or hear.
Our Frogs of Smithgall Woods guide makes it possible to
identify frogs by their calls.
Martin Mine Trail - (2.1 miles from Visitors Center) This memorial trail is a moderate 1/2 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall
tucked into the mountain. Deeply shaded by rhododendron, it
is a cool retreat in summer and a lush hike any time of the year.
In addition, there are unmarked roads throughout the park that can
be hiked.
Unicoi State Park Hiking Trails
Andrews Cove Trail - This trail follows an old logging road up
Andrews Cove and intersects the Appalachian Trail at Indian
Grave Gap. (2 miles) Take GA 75 north from Helen for 5
miles. Turn right into the Andrews Cove Recreation Area.
Smith Creek Trail - This trail offers a serene walk through
dense patches of rhododendron, mountain laurel, hemlock and
ferns. Travel up and over Hickory Nut Ridge and through
hardwood stands and across several small mountain streams
and springs. This trail ends at Unicoi State Park campground.
(4.6 miles)
Location: take GA 75 north from Helen for 1 mile. Turn
right on GA 356 and drive 1.5 miles. Turn left at the entrance
road to Anna Ruby Falls. Hike the 0.4 mile trail to Anna
Ruby Falls. Smith Creek Trail begins at the right of the first
observation bridge. Parking fee required.
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WATERFALLS &
COVERED BRIDGES
Dukes Creek Falls – (Chattooga R.D.) Dukes Creek Trail (.8
mile in length) winds its way into Dukes Creek Gorge where
it dead ends across from the 300-foot Dukes Creek Falls. The
area offers scenic beauty and excellent gold panning opportunities. Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles.
Turn left on 75 Alternate and go 2.3 miles to the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and go two miles to the Dukes
Creek Falls Recreation Area.
Horse Trough Falls – (Chattooga R.D.)Horse Trough Falls
Trail (.4 mile in length) leads to the beautiful Horse Trough
Falls and is an excellent trail for novice hikers. Directions: Take
GA75 north from Helen for eight miles to Unicoi Gap. Turn
left onto F.S. Road 44 (Wilkes Creek Road). Go 5.4 miles to
a sharp curve and take the right fork. Go 0.2 mile, ford the
stream and follow colored blazes on the trees.
Mill Creek Falls – The waterfall on Ground Hog Branch drops
about 150 feet where it combines with the main Mill Creek.
The combined streams plunge another estimated 150 feet, ending in a series of rapids, which cascade down the Mill Creek
Gorge. Directions: From Hiawassee, take U.S. 76 east. Turn
right on GA Highway 75. Travel 3.5 miles. Turn left on Mill
Creek Road (F.S. Road 26)for 2.5 miles. The road crosses Mill
Creek 1.5 miles from the pavement. Parking is available in the
camping area on the right and at the pull-outs on the left and
right side of the road. Hike through the primitive camping area
and follow the west side of Mill Creek downstream.
Raven Cliff Falls – (Chattooga R.D.)These falls are one of the
most unusual in the North Georgia area because the water flows
through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the
ground 100 feet below. Behind the split, the water drops approximately 60 feet and then rushes through the rock face and
drops 20 feet into a deep pool. The water then cascades 20 more
feet to Dodd Creek. Three other waterfalls can be found on
Dodd Creek ~ the largest is downstream from Raven Cliff Falls
and measures 70 feet. The area offers excellent opportunities for
day-hiking, however, there are no facilities of any type provided. Visitors are encouraged to exercise extreme caution in this
underdeveloped area. Directions: Take GA 75 N from Helen
for 1.5 miles. Turn left on 75 Alternate and travel 2.3 miles to
the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and travel 2.8
miles to the trail head and parking area.
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WATERFALLS &
COVERED BRIDGES
Sautee Covered Bridge It is also known as Helen Bridge, Sautee
Bridge, Nacoochee Bridge and Chickamauga Bridge and crosses Chickamauga Creek. Proclaimed Georgia’s smallest covered bridge, it was featured in the film “I’d Climb the Highest
Mountain.” Will Pardue built it in 1895 in the Queen Post design with a length of 36.8 feet and a width of 11 feet 10 inches.
There is parking and a picnic area as well as a Historic Marker.
Directions: Take GA 75 north of Cleveland for 7 miles, turn
right onto GA 17 for roughly 2 miles, then left on GA 255 for
2 miles near the town of Sautee.
Anna Ruby Falls – Spectacular Anna Ruby Falls is located in
the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The quiet coolness of the area is broken only by the thundering rush of water
flowing over the rugged cliff face.
Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction of Curtis and York
Creeks. Both creeks begin on Tray Mountain and are fed by
underground springs, rain and snow. Curtis
Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek drops
50 feet to form the twin waterfalls known as
Anna Ruby Falls.
From the falls, Smith Creek tumbles downhill to Unicoi Lake and then to the Chattahoochee River. Its journey continues south,
eventually joining the Apalachicola River in
Florida and ending its 550-mile journey in
the Gulf of Mexico.
A paved 0.4-mile footpath leads from the
parking lot to the base of the falls. Walking
is easy to moderate and will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. Benches are provided along the way. Walking shoes
are recommended since the trail can be wet and slippery.
The Lion’s Eye Trail gives people who are blind or have visual impairments the opportunity to experience the environment
along Smith Creek. Braille signs interpret various features of
the area. Ambitious hikers will find the 4.6-mile Smith Creek
Trail a challenge. This longer trail leads from the base of Anna
Ruby Falls to Unicoi State Park. In addition to hiking opportunities, the area also offers 11 picnic sites with tables and grills.
Who was Anna Ruby? After the Civil War the land surrounding and including Anna Ruby Falls was purchased by
Colonel John H. “Captain”Nichols. Colonel Nichols named the
twin waterfalls in honor of his daughter, his sole surviving family member after the death of his wife and two infant sons.
Please call 706-878-1448 for hours of operation and further
information.
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White County Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Development Programs • Relocation Information
Business Counseling • Economic Development
Business Advocacy • Tourism
122 North Main Street, Cleveland, GA 30528
706.865.5356 • 1.800.392.8279
whitecountychamber.org
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Alpine Helen • White County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
726 Bruckenstrasse
P.O. box 730
Helen, GA 30545
helenga.org • (800)858-8027
Cleveland, GA 30528
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