Discover the wonderful places to see and things to do in Helen

At the Country Inn & Suites, Helen, GA, our prime location just off South Main Street allows easy access to the delightful shops and gourmet restaurants of nearby Nacoochee Village. If you're looking for outdoor adventures and to experience the beauty of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, you can schedule a trip to Anna Ruby and Raven Cliff waterfalls or hike the trails at Unicoi State Park. During the warmer months, find fun things to do with the family such as spending the afternoon floating down the Chattahoochee River with Cool River Tubing or white-water rafting with Southeastern Expeditions. Book a room or suite during the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival in the summer.

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Amicalola Falls State Park

30.31 mi / 48.78 km from the hotel
You can hike more than 12 miles of challenging trails, take a picnic, or go trout fishing when you visit this state park. Be sure to see the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast, named for the Cherokee word meaning "tumbling waters."

Helen Arts & Heritage Center

0.36 mi / 0.57 km from the hotel
Within the Bavarian-style building are a history museum, an art gallery, and a pottery studio offering classes and workshops for young and old alike.

Charlemagne's Kingdom

0.5 mi / 0.81 km from the hotel
A wonderful example of Alpine art and craftsmanship, this delightful indoor museum houses a 50-foot HO Scale German Model Railroad exhibit. The miniature trains toot through various replicated “old country” terrain, from the North Sea to the Alps.

Brasstown Bald

12.93 mi / 20.81 km from the hotel
A hike to the top of Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak, allows visitors views of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Cool River Tubing

0.29 mi / 0.46 km from the hotel
Tubing is one of the most popular summer activities in Helen, and Cool River Tubing provides all the equipment and transportation to make your trip down the Chattahoochee River a success.

Innsbruck Golf Club

0.88 mi / 1.42 km from the hotel
With 18 holes of rolling fairways and manicured greens nestled in a mountain setting, Innsbruck Golf Club is the perfect place to challenge your skills.

Nacoochee Village

0.41 mi / 0.66 km from the hotel
With stunning art galleries, charming coffee shops, and quaint antique shops, Nacoochee Village offers a wide array of things to do.

Raven Cliff Falls Trail

3.73 mi / 6 km from the hotel
Visitors who hike the round-trip five-mile Raven Cliff Falls Trail are rewarded with a breathtaking view of a 40-foot waterfall.

Unicoi State Park

1.18 mi / 1.9 km from the hotel
A popular site for outdoor lovers, Unicoi State Park gives visitors the opportunity to swim, canoe, picnic, and hike in a gorgeous section of the Appalachian Mountains.