Why are so many people flocking to Helen, Georgia year after year for their vacations? The area has everything that many vacationers are looking for, including intimate cabins, an exciting city, beautiful mountain scenery, and a picturesque river. Make Helen your next vacation destination and stay in one of the cabin rentals in North GA.
The Cabins: Private and Cozy
The cabin rentals North GA are perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends to stay in during their vacation in the area. They’re located right in the middle of Mother Nature, allowing you to stay close to the scenic beauty of the Appalachian mountains. Some of these cabins come with an acre (or more) of private land, allowing you to have picnics outdoors and do some deer and bird watching.
Inside the cabins, you’ll find a home-like environment with a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and often a jacuzzi or hot tub. All these living areas are yours and your vacation partners to enjoy in private. The cabin rentals North GA will be your home away from home.
Also, the cabin rentals North GA are conveniently located. Despite being situated right in the woods, the city of Helen is only a quick drive away. You’ll be able to explore both nature and the city all in the same day, thanks to the short distance between the two areas.
The City: Charming and Full of Life
Back in the 1960s, Helen was a logging town that was quickly becoming a ghost town. Local businessmen devised to give the whole area a facelift to revitalize their town and they did it by redesigning all the buildings to resemble a Bavarian town in the Alps. Once the city underwent its transformation, tourism become a big business because of both the German feel and the mountain heritage of the city.
Today, there is always something for everyone to do and see at any day of the year in Helen, Georgia. Festivals and local events, such as the annual Oktoberfest, keeps things exciting. You can go shopping for antiques and locally made crafts and art. There are delightful restaurants that serve up delicious german fare, as well as other cuisines. If you like to drink beer and wine, the splendid beer selections at restaurants and bars will appeal to you and the wineries around the area will charm you.
When you’re strolling around the city, you can pretend that you’re in Germany and go on a horse-drawn buggy. Take in the beautiful and unique architecture of the city and browse the various shops on the cobblestone streets. And don’t forget to try the fudge samples!
The Mountains: Stunning and Action-Packed
The majestic mountains in Helen has a lot to offer to visitors. Walk through thick woods and marvel at the wildlife and flora of the area. Make sure to visit a couple of the gorgeous waterfalls and take a lot of pictures. There are hiking trails and biking trails to explore and lots of other adventures to be had, including mountain climbing, zip-lining, and horseback riding.
The River: Invigorating and Thrilling
The fresh water of the Chattahoochee river runs through downtown Helen, adding to the beauty of the city. You can also see it from some of the cabin rentals in North GA. The water is always clear and always flowing and moving, which makes it an appealing place for tourists to visit.
If you like to fish, make your way to the river and be sure to bring lots of bait. Thanks to the National Park Service, the river is stocked with 23 species of game fish. As long as you have a Georgia fishing license (you can get one when you’re there) and a trout stamp, you’ll have the time of your life fishing for trout and catfish.
Other activities that you can do on the river include tubing and rafting. Tubing down the river for several hours is a favorite activity of many visitors. Several companies offer tube rentals and a ride upstream to the starting spot. Rafting are generally calm and leisurely, but rapids can develop to a Class II level after dams release water upstream or there has been a recent storm, which will give you a whitewater experience that is perfect for beginners.
Hopefully, with all these details, you can now envision your vacation in the gorgeous area of North Georgia. With the private cabins, the charming city, the beautiful mountains, and the thrilling river, you’ll have the time of your life staying in one of the cabin rentals in North GA.
What part are you the most excited about for your next vacation here in Helen?
