White County · North Georgia mountains
Things to Do in Helen
The anchors of a local week: squares, markets, racing, and the lake. These are the calls locals actually make.
Back to the Helen guideGeorgia Mountain Coaster
8409 S Main St
Georgia's first alpine coaster: a downhill roller-coaster ride through the woods above the village, open year-round weather permitting.
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss Strasse
Tube the Chattahoochee through town on short or long trips, with shuttle service and life jackets included.
Helen Tubing and Waterpark
9917 Hwy 75 N
Tube rentals and shuttles on the upper river, plus the in-town waterpark on Edelweiss Strasse.
Helen Arts & Heritage Center
25 Chattahoochee Strasse
A nonprofit gallery, history museum, and pottery studio in the village center.
Unicoi Hill Park
N Main St
The city park above the village with open lawn, a playground, and views over the rooftops.
The Glassblowing Shop
8600 N Main St
Watch glassblowers at work and shop the studio's pieces on the main street.
Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle)
571 Ridge Rd
A hand-built castle museum on the ridge above the village, the work of a German artist.
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