Helen is a city situated along the Chattahoochee River in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northeastern Georgia. This wonderful location is only a short drive away from Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina. The city resembles an alpine Bavarian village with cobblestone walkways and towers. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of fun activities and view several attractions in Helen and its outlying area. And when booking a room at one of the Choice Hotels in Helen, you can feel at home in relaxing rooms with a wide variety of amenities.See a waterfall that thunders over a rugged cliff and drops 153 feet when you visit Anna Ruby Falls near town. You can hike less than a mile along a paved trail from the parking area to the base of Anna Ruby Falls. Be advised that the trail can be a little wet and slippery. Or visit Habersham Winery, which is one of Georgia’s oldest wineries and features wine samples in its testing area. You can see the tank room, bottling line and oak barrel room from the testing area. The gift shop has an array of gourmet foods, wines and gifts. The winery is situated in the historic Nacoochee Village, which is close to a historic gristmill, restaurants and antique shops.
Check out Helen’s Live Tarantulas Gallery for displays of large tarantulas from all over the world. You can learn about scorpions, spiders and other little creatures. Pythons and other snakes are also kept here. Get your picture taken with a snake or tarantula. You can also buy tarantulas at the gallery. Cool off on a hot summers day at the Helen Waterpark. Waterslides and a wading pool are offered to guests of all ages. A snack bar with a covered pavilion features rocking chairs and treats. Tubing trips are also available on the Chattahoochee River. Pay a visit to a bear sanctuary at the Black Forest Bear Park. This park shelters troublesome bears that would’ve been killed. Himalayan bears, black bears and grizzlies are found at the park. Additionally, you and your family will find a reptile exhibit that has several massive snakes on display. With multiple hotels in Helen and the surrounding areas, you can find the Choice hotel that meets your travel needs. Enjoy our warm hospitality, friendly service and great value. Scroll through our Helen hotels listed below and book your stay online today!