Can you even remember the last time you actually enjoyed a totally restful and fun family vacation? Our Helen, GA vacation rentals provide the perfect accommodations for your family retreat so that you can spend your entire trip building happy memories, though there are an infinite number of attractions to see and things to do near the Helen, GA vacation rentals, here are seven of our favorites to help get you started on having a blast!
1. Enjoy the Holidays
While this year’s event is over, there’s plenty of time to book a visit to one of our Helen, GA vacation rentals to enjoy the annual Alpine Helen, GA Oktoberfest celebration in 2013. This celebration, which is the largest of its kind in all of the southeast, begins mid September and runs through the end of October, and is not to be missed! Enjoy authentic Bavarian meals served family style in the beloved Festhalle, wet your whistle with a cold brew, and dance the night away to live polka music.
You may still catch our next event on the agenda, which is the Alpine Helen Christmas celebration. With an early snow, you could be dazzled by the gorgeous white icing as it dots the roofs of the Alpine shops, mountain tops, and trees in the area. With or without snow the atmosphere will be predictably magical as the annual lighting of the village occurs on November 23rd. Don’t forget to be on your best behavior -you may run into Santa! On Saturdays and Sundays from November 23rd through December 2nd you can visit Christkindlmarkt which is a traditional German event. Booths will be set up selling unique gifts, decorations, and tasty treats. Lastly, be sure to visit the lodge at Unicoi State Park from November 25th through December 12th to check out the annual Festival of the Trees.
2. Horseback Riding
Whether you’re an old pro or have never tried it, Autumn is the perfect time of year to saddle up with your family and ride through the Chattahoochee National Forest. Sunburst Stables will set you up with horses for family members of all ages and skill levels (younger riders will be required to double up with a parent) so that you can all enjoy the gorgeous fall foliage together as you make your way through the northern Georgia landscape on a tour of your choosing.
3. Hot Air Balloon
Northern Georgia is even more magnificent from above. Balloons Over Georgia will take you and your family on an unforgettable journey across the skies, allowing you to take in spectacular sites from the Atlanta skyline to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountain ranges and more! See if you can spot a deer running through the trees or a hawk soaring nearby.
4. Brasstown Bald
The highest point in Georgia will provide you and your group with some of the best views during the Autumn months. Not only is this an incredibly scenic trip for fall foliage, but it also provides you with the unique opportunity to see four states at once: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
5. Make a Souvenir
Another fun stop near the Helen, GA vacation rentals is The Willows Pottery in Nacoochee Village. Here, you and your family can spend an afternoon laughing and bonding as you create your own custom souvenirs. The paint your own pottery studio allows you to decorate your own plates, cups, pitchers, bowls, frames and more! Kids have special options to pain jewelry boxes, dinosaurs, bugs, etc. After picking your item, you will be able to laugh and enjoy some quality family time together as you custom design your pieces into your own work of art. The ceramic crafts will then be fired and you can pick them up in two weeks (if you are here for an extended stay) or can even be shipped back to your home for you!
6. Zipline Tour
Another great way to enjoy the brilliant hues of fall is to go on a zipline tour. Zip ‘N Time Tours is located conveniently close to the Helen, GA vacation rentals and offers unforgettable experiences. Not only will you be able to see Georgia in a whole new way, but you will also challenge your mind, body, and spirit. You’ll learn about the exciting history of the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley while pushing your body and enjoying an adrenaline rush. Feeling extra brave? Consider rappeling down a wall or finishing your journey with a trust fall.
7. Have Fun in Your Cabin
Unlike the cabins you may have seen in horror movies, our luxurious Helen, GA vacation rentals create an ideal atmosphere for having fun and making memories. You can select cabins with game tables, hot tubs, fire pits, and more so that the whole family can have fun together. Enjoy watching a movie on your big screen TV or even just playing a board game next to the fire.
How will you create happy memories in our Helen, GA vacation rentals?
