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About Helen
An Alpine village in North Georgia? That's exactly what you'll find in charming Helen, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Chattahoochee River. From cobblestone streets to Old World architecture, the town is a faithful recreation of traditional Bavarian style. It even boasts an annual, pull-out-all-the-stops... [read more]
Helen Factoid
Helen traces her beginnings to early Native American settlements along the river, after which pioneers arrived (in the 19th century), lured by gold and timber. The town actually did quite well for itself until the mid-20th century, when folks began to migrate to larger cities such as Atlanta. Only after this happened did the need for revitalization begin.