- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Helen, Georgia, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mini Golf, Tubing and Ziplines.
- From Anna Ruby Falls to Chattahoochee River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Helen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blairsville, Clarkesville, Dahlonega and Sautee Nacoochee.
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Owned and operated by an experienced horse owner, Falling Leaf Farm is a facility that offers horse owners a number of services for their animal. Riding lessons, training, and boarding are some of the many services offered.
38.2 Miles
Issaqueena Falls is a waterfall destination accessible via a gentle trail to a lookout at the top. A more challenging hike to the bottom provides an impressive scenic view.
38.5 Miles
Sawnee Mountain Reserve offers scenic views of the North Georgia mountains with its multiple hiking trails lined with natural rock formations. The visitor center houses multiple exhibits about the historical and cultural heritage of the area as well as a libarary and a lounge.
38.5 Miles
A biblically-inspired park, Fields of the Wood covers 220 acres overlooking the Cherokee Mountains. Highlights include Ten Commandments Mountain, the Tomb of Jesus, nature trails, a baptismal font, gift shop and cafe.
38.6 Miles
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
38.6 Miles
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US Highway 64/State Road 28, Highlands, NC 28741
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Located between Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina, The Callasja River Gorge is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The gorge and its waterfalls can be accessed via U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 28, or the Waterfall Byway.
38.6 Miles
Located in Highlands, North Carolina, the Bascom is a six-acre campus and visual arts facility. Opportunities are available for artists through educational and residency opportunities and featured events. An 87-foot covered bridge greets visitors at the entrance.
38.6 Miles
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
38.7 Miles
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
38.7 Miles
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.