Helen, GA:
Helen is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia on the Chattahoochee River, just 75 minutes from Atlanta, and is a rare recreation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. Helen sponsors year-round events including a Trout Tournament, canoeing and rafting, Hot Air Balloon Festival, fireworks, Oktoberfest (Sept. Oct., Nov.), a Christmas lighting spectacle, and both a winter and spring Volksmarch. Nearby attractions include Unicoi State Park (outstanding daily buffet), Anna Ruby Falls, panning for gold and precious gems, tubing on the Chattahoochee, water park, Extreme Speed Go Carts, museums, Babyland General Hospital (home of Cabbage Patch Kids, Free Admission), Lake Burton, Hiawassee (Georgia State Mountain Fair), Tullulah Falls & Gorge, and much, much more.
Innsbruck Golf Resort:
Innsbruck Resort is a gated community and is Alpine Helen’s only full facility resort with an 18-Hole Championship golf course, swimming, tennis and clubhouse. The golf course was rated among the Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play 2006/2007. #6 is a hole you will never forget. A 160 yard par 3, but standing on the tee you are 150 feet ABOVE the green! Enjoy the best nature has to offer, breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. Be prepared to see deer, bear, turkey and much more.
Unserhaus:
What a unique and awesome home. Just the warm, welcoming feel you get when you enter is such a surprise. The wood floors, beamed ceiling, comfortable furnishings, large bath towels, quality linens, unique and interesting decorations, bedroom TVs, and 2 gas log fireplaces make you feel at home, not in a rental unit. The #1 rule in this home is to bring your bags only - 'Unserhaus' is fully equipped for your enjoyment. The 2 full kitchens are so well stocked you will not need a thing, from spices to your first cup of coffee 'Unserhaus' provides all of your needs. Foosball, Electronic Darts, PS2 with games, 3 DVD players & in-house video library, games and puzzles for all ages, and current magazines provide at home entertainment regardless of the weather. For a video tour of Unserhaus and the surrounding area, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19It5NO21x8, or log onto YouTube and search for Unserhaus Video Tour.
Golf:
Innsbruck Golf Course is championship 18 hole course - rated among the top courses in America by Golf Digest for 2008-2009! It is a course you will want to play again and again! Check it out at www.innsbruckgolf.com