Things to Do & Places to Stay in Helen Georgia

Rent quaint log cabin, condominium or chalet in and around Helen with amenities like hot tubs, fire places, outdoor grills and rocking chairs on the front porch. With views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Helen within easy walking or driving distance, you can enjoy a weekend getaway or spend your honeymoon in a private and peaceful retreat. You can call 877-883-8400 to find pet-friendly cabin rentals so you can bring every member of your family with you on your next trip to Helen.

Enjoy one-, two or three-bedroom river suites and rustic cabins at the Black Forest Bed & Breakfast in Helen, Georgia. Located on Main Street, Black Forest B&B boasts a short walk to restaurants and shopping while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of a mountain retreat. You can enjoy conversation on your private deck or beside the 20-foot waterfall and koi pond nestled on the property. You can reserve your Black Forest Inn getaway by calling 706-878-3995.

Visit Helen, Georgia, for unique shopping you're not likely to see anywhere else in the state. Take a stroll through the center of town and enjoy everything from high-fashion jewelry designs to southern quilts, hand-crafted by local artisans. You'll also find antiques, authentic tribal arts, specialty gift shops and toy stores. Some of the most interesting shops in Helen are the theme stores like The Enchanted Castle, ZuZu's Petals and The Christmas Shoppe.

Take a foray into the Chattahoochee National Forest and visit Anna Ruby Falls or Raven Cliff Falls, both north of Helen. You can also venture west of town to visit Dukes Creek Falls, High Shoals Falls or Horse Trough Falls. The .4-mile trek to Anna Ruby Falls is an easy, picturesque climb, but you'll need your hiking boots for the 2.4-mile trail leading to High Shoals Falls.