- 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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With views of the surrounding hills and lake, Towns County Recreation Center has a gym for visitors to work out in. The gym has cardio equipment, weights, elliptical machines, and more.
17.4 Miles
Owned and operated by Young Harris College, the Rollins Planetarium is located in Young Harris, Georgia. It seats 104 comfortably and its dome measures almost 50 feet in diameter. The planetarium is a popular destination for school field trips and homeschooling groups.
17.6 Miles
Open year round, Dahlonega's Sunny Farms North is an equestrian facility that offers self-guided trail rides through the woods. The farm welcomes individual riders and groups, and also offers horse boarding and sales.
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253 Hwy. 515 E, Bldg. 1-C, Blairsville, GA 30512
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Specializing in fly fishing, Southern Highroads Outfitters Gift Co offers visitors classes that teach basic skills such as fly casting and fly tying. The shop also organizes guided excursions for catching trout.
17.7 Miles
Featuring a section of creek suitable for tubing, Yahoola Creek Park also has multiple sports fields, fully equipped playground facilities, covered picnic areas, walking trails, and a landscaped garden area.
17.8 Miles
Besides the fresh farm produce and a wide range of baked goods, Union Country Farmer's Market also offers a number of locally crafted goods and gift items such as lotions and soaps, for purchase.
17.9 Miles
Featuring a river and a creek, Meeks Park can be used for fishing, picnics, hiking and sports including baseball, softball, tennis and disc golf. The park provides a canine recreation area, swimming pools, a skate park and open fields.
18.0 Miles
Nestled in rural Georgia, the Chatahoochee National Forest is a large wilderness preserve dedicated to combating invasive species, nurturing endangered plans and educating the public about forestry and conservation. It is a popular destination for ginseng harvesting, for which a permit is required.
18.5 Miles
Dahlonega General Store has its old country general store charm and houses a variety of items ranging from home-made jams, old fashioned candy to wooden yo-yo's, books and gourmet goods.
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1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
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For a full perspective concerning the Gold Rush, the visitor can go to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site. The museum is housed in the oldest courthouse in the state, dating back to 1836.