Best Western 30545
8220 S Main Street Helen, Georgia 30545
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| | Situated in the scenic Chattahoochee National | many fine German and American restaurants, |
| | Forest, Helen is Georgia's alpine village. Famous | unique bavarian and scandanavian import shops |
| | for its annual Oktoberfest from September to | as well as factory outlet shops. The Remember |
| | November, Helen offers a wide variety of | When Theatre is open year round and features |
| | activities for the entire family. In the summer join | Mark Pitt's tribute to Elvis every Saturday night. |
| | the many families tubing the hooch (the | During the winter a light dusting of snow adds to |
| | Chattachoochee River) that runs through town, or | the charm of the picture postcard village which is |
| | just stroll the downtown cobblestone alleyways | alight with thousands of white lights. In Helen we |
| | and discover unique gift shops. For the adventure | call them the Alpenlights. Winter is a magical |
| | seeker there is white water rafting, hiking in the | timein Helen. To the west, the gold mining town of |
| | National Forest and Unicoi State Park, horseback | Dahlonega was an important center of activity in |
| | riding, and gold panning. Gold was first | the 1800's. A US mint was built there and is now |
| | discovered in the surrounding mountains in 1828 | home to a historical gold museum. You can still |
| | and the Nation's first gold rush drew thousands to | tour the gold mines in the area. During October, |
| | the area to make their fortunes. You can still find | Dahlonega hosts the Gold Rush days on the third |
| | flakesin the creeks surrounding Helen. In the fall | weekend. The town of Hiawassee to the north of |
| | the leaves turn brilliant colors of orange, yellow, | Helen, hosts the Georgia Mountain Fair every |
| | purple and red as the night air becomes cool and | August and is a favorite must see for families. The |
| | crisp. Join the fun at the nearby Festhalle and | fair features famous country and bluegrass |
| | dance to the German oompah bands with revelers | groups as well as a midway and crafts / |
| | in authentic German dress. Helen is home to | craftmaking. At the Best W |
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