Autumn is just a few short months away – have you given any thought to where you’ll go to enjoy the changing leaves? There’s no better place to experience beautiful fall foliage than the mountains in Georgia. But visiting the Helen area can offer much more than brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow. In fact, White County is the place to be during Autumn. Here’s a guide to all that there is to do, see, and experience while visiting the mountains and Georgia this fall.
Gorgeous Views from Every Angle
From the minute that you arrive at the mountains in Georgia, you’ll be greeted by the breathtaking sights of changing leaves on every side. The entire Helen, Ga area is lined with deciduous trees, an the beauty of the colorful foliage is only intensified as it is reflected in the waters of the Chattahoochee River, Unicoi Lake, and local streams. By choosing to rent a cabin that offers seasonal views of the mountains and forests around you, you will have the joy of stepping out onto your porch each morning to inhale the sweet autumn aromas and take in the spectacular shades of red and orange all around you.
Day hikes at nearby state parks will enable you to experience fall from different angles. You may even decide to take a canopy zipline tour or a hot air balloon ride so that you can have a bird’s eye view of the lovely trees in the valley below. However you choose to enjoy autumn foliage in the mountains in Georgia, be sure to bring a camera!
Oktoberfest
Among the most beloved traditions in Helen, the 43rd annual Oktoberfest celebration will commence on September 12th and run through the end of October. By taking a trip to the mountains in Georgia during this festival, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic spectacle of not only the transforming leaves, but also of fun, camaraderie, food music, beer, and more. You and your group will have the time of your lives as you dine on authentic bavarian fares at the cherished “Festhalle”, master the chicken dance as a live polka band performs, meet new friends, and make beautiful memories.
The Goofy Rooster
Colorful leaves are not the only wonder to behold during an autumn getaway to the mountains in Georgia. The Goofy Rooster Corn Maze is painstakingly created each fall to delight and entertain visitors from all over. You are sure to have a blast as you attempt to work your way to the end of the maze with your loved ones, but the fun doesn’t stop there. You may also choose to enjoy a hayrack ride, cross the popular swinging bridge, or toast marshmallows around the fire pit as the kids let out their energy at the playground. And be sure to pick up a pumpkin or two to carve back at your cabin as you enjoy the views from your patio.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
If you’re planning on staying in a cabin in the mountains in Georgia from October 12th – October 21st, you will definitely want to take the scenic drive up north a piece to visit the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee. This fun celebration will enable you to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping as you browse through handmade arts and crafts and watch live craft and food demonstrations at the various artisan booths throughout the fairgrounds. When you’ve shopped til you’re ready to drop, you can munch on some fall treats and sip on hot apple cider while listening to a live music performance or watching an outdoor demonstration. And on the 17th-19th, helicopter tours will be available, so that you can enjoy the gorgeous foliage from the sky. d motorcycle riders.
Perfect Weather for Everything
The best thing about vacationing in the mountains in Georgia during the fall is that the weather is truly spectacular. As you visit the many local attractions and take in the incredible scenery and changing colors around you, you won’t have to worry about being too hot or too cold to actually enjoy the experience. Whether you are taking a horseback ride, picking up produce at the local farmer’s market, touring the vineyards at Habersham Winery, or simply enjoying the mountain scenery from your cabin’s front porch, you’ll fall in love with the crisp, cozy feeling of autumn.
In the evenings, after the sun has cooled down and the temperature has dropped, you’ll be able to experience the perfect weather for gathering around your cabin’s private fire pit, or hunkering down in the family room with a good book as a fire crackles in your fire place. There’s truly no better time to visit the cabins than in autumn.
How will you experience autumn in the mountains in Georgia?
