Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
21 experiences
AnchorAnna Ruby Falls
Helen, GA
Twin waterfalls in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Helen.
AnchorRichard B. Russell Scenic Highway (GA-348)
Helen, GA
GA-348 sweepers over Hogpen Gap with North Georgia's best mountain vistas.
AnchorHelen, GA
Helen, GA
Alpine-themed mountain town on the Chattahoochee River in North Georgia's Blue Ridge foothills.
AnchorCool River Tubing
Helen, GA
Helen's classic Chattahoochee River tubing outfitter with shuttle, slide, and food.
AnchorHelen Tubing & Waterpark
Helen, GA
Chattahoochee tubing plus on-site waterpark slides and pools in downtown Helen.
AnchorUnicoi State Park & Lodge
Helen, GA
Lakeside Georgia state park outside Helen with lodge, cabins, mountain biking, and Anna Ruby Falls access.
AnchorDukes Creek Falls
Helen, GA
Multi-tier waterfall on the Richard Russell Scenic Highway.
AnchorRaven Cliff Falls
Helen, GA
Forest hike to a dramatic waterfall splitting a cliff face.
Chattahoochee River (Helen)
Helen, GA
Tubing capital of Georgia, running right through downtown Helen.
Wineries & Culinary
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Cleveland, GA
Estate winery at the foot of Mount Yonah with a wine cave tour and a serene mountain lake.
Wineries & Culinary
CeNita Vineyards
CeNita Vineyards
Cleveland, GA
Hilltop Cleveland winery with a wood-fired Italian kitchen and panoramic ridge views.
Wineries & Culinary
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery
Cleveland, GA
Small-batch winery and event cottage tucked into the hills between Cleveland and Helen.
Wineries & Culinary
Serenity Cellars
Serenity Cellars
Cleveland, GA
Quiet covered patio, koi pond, and a relaxed flight of north Georgia wines minutes from Helen.
AnchorHabersham Vineyards & Winery
Helen, GA
Georgia's oldest farm winery — tasting room and museum on the main strip between Helen and Nacoochee.
Wineries & Culinary
Creekstone Winery
Creekstone Winery
Sautee, GA
Sautee-Nacoochee tasting room between Helen and Cleveland with a covered creekside deck.
Wineries & Culinary
Sylvan Valley Lodge & Cellars
Sylvan Valley Lodge & Cellars
Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Boutique inn and small winery on a wooded ridge above the Nacoochee Valley.
Raven Cliff Falls Trail
Helen, GA
Popular North Georgia waterfall hike following Dodd Creek to a dramatic cliff-split waterfall near Helen.
Yonah Mountain Trail
Cleveland, GA
Steep summit hike with wide views near Cleveland and Helen; popular with hikers and climbers.
AnchorAnna Ruby Falls Trail
Helen, GA
Short paved waterfall trail near Helen and Unicoi State Park; very popular and accessible.
DeSoto Falls Trail
Cleveland, GA
Popular Chattahoochee National Forest waterfall hike with upper and lower falls.
Dukes Creek Falls Trail
Helen, GA
Well-known waterfall hike near Helen with viewing platforms and forested switchbacks.