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During your visit...

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Golf

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Innsbruck 
Hours - Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Range Bags 
$5.00
Current Golf Rates
Monday – Friday Open – 2:00 $37.00 / Senior (60 and over) $31.00 /
Twilight after 1:00 $31.00 / 9-holes $22.00
Saturday – Sunday Open – 2:00 $46.00 / Senior (60 and over) $37.00 / Twilight after 1:00 $37.00 / 9-holes $27.00
*all fees are subject to change


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Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf
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One to the top rated things to do for families with kids in Helen, GA!
​With the best VIEW in Helen, Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf & Arcade is a great place to bring the family where there is something for everyone. The view from our rushing streams and beautiful waterfalls makes for a relaxing and fun family adventure, rain or shine!


Shopping

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Southern Comfort Quilts
Located in beautiful Helen Georgia is proud to offer a vast selection of hand and machine crafted quilts starting at under $100.

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The Glassblowing Shop is a hand-blown glass store with five locations in the United States. Our artists offer blown glass figurines, cake tops, jewelry, and more. 
Live demonstrations! 

Special Events

Oktoberfest

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Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA  30571  706-878-1908

 Helen's biggest celebration!  German music, dancing, food & drinks!  Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance!  Oktoberfest will run from Mid September through late October. For schedule of bands and more info visit www.helenchamber.com


​ Easter

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Sponsored by Babyland General Hospital and the White County Chamber of Commerce.  Breakfast with the Easter Bunny ($12 per person, reservations required).  The Easter Egg Hunt, Arts & Crafts, rides & games, will take place on the grounds of Babyland General Hospital.  An Old Fashion Easter Parade will take place in downtown Cleveland.  There will be hourly prize drawings.  Grand Prize:  "Cabbage Patch Kid" valued over $200. 706-865-2171 or 706-865-5356.  www.cabbagepatchkids.com


Christmas in Helen

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In Helen, the holidays are marked with pomp and circumstance as Santa and Mrs. Claus sleigh into town by horse drawn carriage during the Annual Lighting of the Village.
Everyone will be basking in the holiday spirit and children can gather round Santa as he settles in at the downtown bandshell.  All of Helen will be aglow with lights, marking the official start of the most wonderful time of the year, and everyone is welcome to join in this annual festival celebration.

4th of July Fireworks

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Behind the Alpine Village Shoppes, 8016 S. Main St., Helen, GA  30545  706-878-2181

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and view the beautiful display of fireworks!


Hot Air Balloon Races

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The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of  around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen.  If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.


​Winery Tours

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The Frogtown winery is specifically designed to produce high quality wine from Frogtown grapes and, at the same time, to make the most of our rolling terrain.

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Since 1983, some of the finest award winning Georgia Wines have been produced at Habersham Vineyards & Winery. Habersham's commitment to quality begins with careful monitoring of both the grapes in our vineyard by our Vineyard Manager Matt Chobanian. Attention to detail continues through the crushing, fermentation and aging process. Our winemaker Andrew Beaty, UC Davis and California trained, personally sees to each detail of every process.
Wine Tasting $7.50  includes 5 tastes and a souvenir wine glass. 

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 Home of the Frolicking Faerie wines, we offer Tapas and Music events Monthly and Jazz Lunch every Saturday. Sylvan Valley Lodge also hosts the Georgia Winemaker Dinner Series featuring a different Georgia winery each month. Tasting Room open Wednesday–Saturday 11am-6pm

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Serenity Cellars is a family owned, boutique winery located in North Georgia Wine Country, specializing in Old World style wines. Our North Georgia Wine Country Tasting Room features a sensational vibe that celebrates the fusion of wine, music and art in a setting with Tuscan sensibilities.

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The Cottage Vineyard & Winery is comprised of 29 acres of 2200 grapevines and a lovely new pavilion, a military honor altar, spacious porch, tasting room, and wine cellar, all surrounded by striking mountain views. Enjoy a taste of some of  the finest vinifera based wines in the southeastern region, with a 360 degree mountain view.

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Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a two-hundred acre family winery located on the southeastern base of iconic Yonah Mountain. Making world class wines and enjoying the process is our ultimate goal. Rolling hills and sandy soil are the perfect setting for our seventeen planted acres of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

Dining

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The Troll Tavern
Dine right on the river at The Troll Tavern...an institution in Helen with a broad menu, entertainment, and the best river front dining in town. 

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​Mully's Nacoochee Grill is redefining Casual fine dining in North Georgia. All the charm of an old house, with a comfortable, modern vibe makes Mully's a favorite of locals and tourist alike.

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Betty's Country Store
Authentic County Store! A must see! Great local butcher, vintage candies, gifts, local food and sauces. Even a bee hive! 

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Pauls Steakhouse
 A casual atmosphere and a friendly staff create a cozy environment where folks can enjoy cocktails, a meal, and some welcome conversation. Enjoy a steak or seafood, and delicious side items and drinks. All in the heart of Helen near the bridge.

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​Cowboys and Angels
"A Taste of Southern Class"
At Cowboys and Angels we are committed to create a fun and friendly atmosphere for our customers and live up to our tradition of warm hospitality here in the South.

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Big Daddy's 
​Upbeat bar & grill with innovative American fare, sports on TV & live entertainment on weekends

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Bodensee Restaurant
Fine German Dining in the center of beautiful Helen, Georgia. Doina and Aurel
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Café at Hofer’s.
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The furniture is all imported from Germany and we had an amazing mural painted showing the history of baking in Germany. This mural was painted by the world famous artist Joseph Mahler. Our menu was created by using family recipes brought from Germany and adding other international customer favorites. What makes our food special, is the use of only the best and freshest ingredients, and preparing all items daily. Our in house bakery provides the fresh baked breads and desserts served in the café.

Fun things to see and do...

 

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Anna Ruby Falls
These beautiful falls are located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and are readily accessible for the price a few dollars and a little bit of hiking. The water cascading over the drop offs is created by two creeks. The Curtis Creek falls drop 153 feet and the York Creek falls are a much shorter but still spectacular 50 feet. The water at the bottom of the falls is then considered to be part of Smith Creek which flows into and forms Smith Lake - the centerpiece of Unicoi State Park.

To get to the visitors center you will need to drive through Unicoi State Park. Unfortunately the fees for the Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area and Unicoi State Park have nothing to do with one another. If you want to visit both places, you have to pay a fee at each one. If you are only visiting the falls you are allowed to drive through Unicoi State Park for free.

Once you drive through Unicoi Park you will enter forest service property and soon arrive at the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center. Here you can pay your $2 recreation use fee. The fee is a per vehicle charge (buses are $10).


"Shoot-the-Hooch"

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Cool River Tubing
We offer two different trip lengths.
The shorter trip takes 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
The longer trip takes 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

All of Cool River Tubing Company's tube trips include your tube, U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver, shuttle service, and family fun in the sun on the Chattahoochee River through the scenic Alpine Village of Helen, GA


Mark of the Potter

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The oldest craft shop in the same location in Georgia.  For 43 years now we have endeavered to provide the best functional stoneware by our own potters and from some specially selected potters around the southeast and U.S.A.  We are located on the Scenic 197 Moonshine Highway 10 miles north of Clarkesville, Georgia. While you are there feed the trout and check out the original stone mill

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Cool River Ziplining
Zip through the Alpine Trees with highly trained guides!
A fun family adventure!

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Carriage Rides
 Special rides for weddings, hotel & restaurant pick-up. Carraiges are located on River St. in Downtown Helen.

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Nora Mill Granary 
Built in 1876 on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, 2 miles south of Helen on Hwy. 75.
Free Tastings!

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North Georgia Zoo
Enjoy visiting with hundreds of animals! Visit with the new babies and meet some famous animals! Have fun feeding a variety or rare, mini, and unique farm animals. Join us for our new improved Wildlife Walks. A hands on experience you won't forget !! Most popular is the Camel encounter! Join us for our ride through the zoo to view animals such as camels, zebras, water buffalo and more. Pony rides and bottle feeding are always a favorite with the kids! Visit us this year for your family adventure!

Winery Tours

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Yonah Mountain Vinyards

Yonah Mountain Vinyards
  • Wine Tastings – Tastings range from $15 for a partial tasting and $22 for a full tasting. (Subject to Change)
  • Reservations Required for parties of 8 persons or more. MAKE A GROUP RESERVATION​
  • Cave Tour and Tasting – Advance Reservations Required.  This 90 minute walking tour and tasting is the best way to get to know Yonah Mountain Vineyards.  Taste three un-released wines while you tour our winery and only known wine caves in Georgia.  Finish your tour with a tasting of six additional wines.  Tasting is $40 per person and includes a take-home YMV wine glass. (Advance Reservation Required)
  • Saturdays – 12Noon, 1:30pm and 3:00pm
  • Sundays – 1:30pm
  • Reserve Wine Tasting  -Taste Yonah Mountain Vineyards wines versus some of the finest wines from around the world.  Enjoy gourmet charcuterie pairings during this exclusive experience. Limited Seating Available – $100 Per Person (Advance Reservation Required)



The Castle Inn


​8580 N Main St
Helen, GA 30545

(706) 878-0053 or (706) 878-3140 ​

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Office Hours 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST Daily except Friday
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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