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Things To Do in Helen GA in Winter

Posted by Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals on Wed, Oct 26, 2011
This blog post is part of the “Things To Do Ultimate Guide Helen, Georgia” blog series.


It’s a beautiful time of year when the air is crisp and cool, and the ground is carpeted with newly fallen snow. Children and the young at heart get excited as they look forward to the Christmas holiday. There is also nothing more romantic than a cozy evening sitting by a crackling fire, listening to the wind blow, and watching the snow fall outside your mountain cabin. Why not plan to spend a winter vacation in beautiful Helen GA and experience the season in a way that creates memories that will last a lifetime?

Escape To A Winter Wonderland In A Mountain Cabin Rental

Helen, GA decorated for the Christmas season can be like a winter wonderland, a perfect place for a mountain getaway. You can rent a cabin with a beautiful snow-capped mountain vista.  Spend your days shopping in Helen, or hiking the winter trails to study animal tracks in the snow and observe winter wildlife in Smithgall Woods State Park where you can also get involved in activities such as Holiday Basket Weaving. Smithgall Woods State Park also has a Holi-Day Camp for kids ages six through twelve. In the evenings you could watch the sunset behind the mountains while you unwind in the hot tub, and for those intimate evenings, you could relax with your sweetie snuggling by a warm, cozy fire.

Cabins in Helen Ga in the winter can be the perfect getaway and a place to create a Christmas memory that will last forever.

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Helen Georgia Is Transformed Into A Storybook Christmas Village In The Winter-time

The town is trimmed in Christmas finery with a taste of Old World Charm. Bavarian architecture, hand-painted German ornaments, and heritage lace add to the ambiance of an old-fashioned Christmas village. You can ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Helen, GA during Alpenfest when Christmas Carols are playing throughout the town and experience the Festival of Trees, and Mountain Holiday Art Shows, and you can even pay a visit to Santa Claus in Town. Bring your camera, take some gorgeous photos, and create some personalized Christmas Cards. Cabins in Helen Ga in the winter can be the perfect getaway and a place to create a Christmas memory that will last forever.

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Hiking In and Around Helen During Winter

Going on a hike in the surrounding region of Helen offers beautiful scenic views, visits to historical mining sites, and trails that go on for miles. One of these trails is the Appalachian Trail which has an access point near Amicalola Falls. This trail is over 2000 miles and travels through 14 different states. Of course, if you’re not up for this challenge, don’t fret, you can still hike a portion of it or make your way to another nearby scenic trail. Anna Ruby Falls and Dukes Creek Falls offer easy trails with stunning waterfall views. If you prefer a more challenging hike, there is the 5-mile trail at Raven Cliffs Falls.

Fishing The Rivers & Lakes

There are many excellent fishing holes in and around Helen. Whether you are looking to catch trout, catfish, bluegill, or crappie there is a place for you. Smith Lake located in Unicoi State Park offers 44 acres of water with a large variety of fish in abundance. For river fishing, the Chattahoochee River is a gold mine for trout. Not only is the river quick to get to, but you can also fish with little restrictions there, which makes it a top choice among fishermen. You can also jump over to Duke’s Creek where you can catch wild brown and rainbow trout.

Horse Back Riding 

For horse lovers and riders, there are several horse stables in and around Helen. On a guided tour suitable for your experience level, you can see the beautiful Appalachian mountains from a unique and fun perspective. Ride along the river and through the forest while you enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. You can even learn some cowboy skills at Blanche Manor where you can partake in cattle roping, barrel racing, and a horse obstacle course.

Stay With Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals

If you’re thinking about Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals as your Helen, GA lodging destination this winter, click on this link or the image below to book a cabin perfect for you.

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