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Discover North Georgia’s Finest Wineries & Local Attractions
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Wineries
Serenity Cellars
CeNita Vineyards, Winery & Tasting Room
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Cleveland, Georgia
Serenity Cellars
CeNita Vineyards, Winery & Tasting Room
The Cottage Vineyard & Winery
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Helen
Habersham Vineyards & Winery
Dahlonega, Georgia
Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery
Frogtown Cellars
Kaya Vineyard and Winery
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant
Three Sisters Vineyards
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery
Additional wineries
Crane Creek Vineyards (Young Harris Georgia)
Tiger Mountain Vineyards (Tiger Georgia)
12 Spies Vineyards (Rabun Gap Georgia)
Currahee Vineyards and Winery (Toccoa Georgia)
Cartecay Vineyards (Ellijay Georgia)
Engelheim Vineyards (Ellijay Georgia)
Chateau Meichtry (Talking Rock Georgia)
Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery (Jasper Georgia)
Bear Claw Vineyards (Blue Ridge Georgia)
Chateau Elan (Braselton Georgia)
Things to Do in Helen, Georgia
Welcome to Helen, Georgia! Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen is a charming Bavarian-style village offering outdoor adventures, great restaurants, wineries, shopping, and unforgettable mountain scenery. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a full week, there’s something for everyone.
Top Attractions
Downtown Helen
- Stroll the Bavarian-inspired streets
- Browse unique gift shops and boutiques
- Enjoy authentic German food
- Grab homemade fudge or ice cream
- Visit local breweries and wine tasting rooms
Anna Ruby Falls
One of Georgia’s most beautiful waterfalls with an easy paved hiking trail suitable for most visitors.
Drive: 10 minutes
Unicoi State Park
Perfect for:
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Fishing
- Ziplining
- Beach area (seasonal)
Yonah Mountain Trail
One of North Georgia’s most famous hikes. Access directly from Soaring Hawk, Cloud 9 or Bald Eagle Lodge using our private access to the Trail Head. (Hike up only, no parking at the Trail Head Gate
- 4.4-mile round trip
- Spectacular panoramic views
- Moderate to strenuous
Best Hiking Trails
Trail
Difficulty
Distance
Anna Ruby Falls
Easy
0.9 miles
Dukes Creek Falls
Easy
2 miles
Raven Cliff Falls
Moderate
5 miles
Yonah Mountain
Moderate/Hard
4.4 miles
Smithgall Woods Trails
Easy
Various
Water Adventure
Summer favorites include:
Helen Water Park
Tubing down the Chattahoochee River
Kayak rentals
Fishing
Swimming at Unicoi Lake
Bring water shoes, they’re highly recommended.
North Georgia Wineries
Spend an afternoon touring North Georgia Wine Country.
Popular stops include:
- Habersham Winery
- Yonah Mountain Vineyards
- Creekstone Winery
- Serenity Cellar
Local Breweries
Don’t miss:
- NoFo Brew Co. (Used to be known as Tantrum Brewery)
Excellent craft beer with outdoor seating (Dog Friendly outside)
Live Music
Outdoor patios
Mountain views
Food trucks on weekends
Restaurants in the Helen and Beyond
- The Harvest Habersham – Farm to Table Sautee
- Caledonia Room Valhalla Resort Hotel Helen
- Bodensee German Restaurant Helen
- Pauls Steak House Helen
- Spice 55 Thai Restaurant Helen
- Camp Fire Burgers Helen
- Anna’s Italian Kitchen Helen
- Blue Canoe Lake Burton
- The Attic Clarksville
- Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill Clarksville
- Community Brew and Tap (Steak House) Cornelia
- Farmacia Trattoria Italian Grill Cornelia
- Ol’Clydes Table and Tavern Cleveland
- The Tipsy Tavern Restaurant and Wine Bar Cleveland
- The Nachoochee Village Tavern Pizzeria
Southern Favorites
- The Nacoochee Grill
- Cowboys & Angels
- Bigg Daddy's
Breakfast
- Hoochee’s River Basket Helen
- Betty's Country Store (great deli) Helen
- Cottage House Helen
- Huddle House Cleveland
- Hoffer House Helen
- Dottie’s Kitchen Helen
Local Tips
- Arrive early on weekends for easier parking.
- Fall weekends are the busiest—plan ahead if visiting during Oktoberfest.
- Most wineries close by early evening.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes.
- Mountain weather changes quickly, so pack a light jacket.
- Cell service can be limited on some hiking trails.
Helen combines Bavarian charm with the natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains, making it one of the state's most popular destinations for outdoor recreation, wine tasting!
Popular Restaurants and Café's
The Blue Canoe Lake Burton GA
706-947-1833
Ol' Clydes Table and Tavern Cleveland
706 607 8707
Annaa’s Italian Kitchen
706 969 7271
Spice 55 (Really good Thai Food)
706-878-3447
Bodensee Restaurant (German Food)
706-878-1026
The Attic Clarksville
706-839-1811
Chef Pacos
470 955 1993
Coffee Shops
Jumpin Goat Coffee Roasters (Great Coffee Shop & store)
+1-877-797-4628
Higher Ground Coffee And More
+1706-878-0088