First time to Helen,Ga.
Going to Helen, Ga. for the first time the week of October 20 . I will be staying at Bolding Mill COE in Gainesville, Ga. Any must thing to see or do ?
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We go to Helen every year during the month of October. Sure, its quite a bit touristy and very gimmickry, but overall its just a fun place to go. About the only traffic you'll experience is when you are going through the middle of town. Otherwise, its smooth sailing. I agree that Helen is quite a hike from Gainesville, but since there's not all that many attractions in the region, its worth the ride. Primarily, though, the nighttime is the best time to be there. Enjoy the atmosphere and quirkiness.
Anna Ruby, Brasstown Bald, Amacolola Falls...all good places. Not familiar with Gainesville though. There's a putt-putt golf place in the middle of town on top of the hill that we visit every year. Unbelievably nice people who own/operate it. GO to Betty's country store for a little taste of something different. There is nice hiking trail between Unicoi State Park and the town of Helen that we also do annually. If you want apples, there's really no place better or worse than the others. You can make a longer hike to the orchards themselves and pay a few dollars less...not worth it. And Fred's Famous Peanuts...IMO not so famous for anything special.
We go there just to hang out and relax and take in some pretty weather. We'll be there this week and can't wait!
Anna Ruby, Brasstown Bald, Amacolola Falls...all good places. Not familiar with Gainesville though. There's a putt-putt golf place in the middle of town on top of the hill that we visit every year. Unbelievably nice people who own/operate it. GO to Betty's country store for a little taste of something different. There is nice hiking trail between Unicoi State Park and the town of Helen that we also do annually. If you want apples, there's really no place better or worse than the others. You can make a longer hike to the orchards themselves and pay a few dollars less...not worth it. And Fred's Famous Peanuts...IMO not so famous for anything special.
We go there just to hang out and relax and take in some pretty weather. We'll be there this week and can't wait!
