- TripBuzz found 79 things to do with kids in or near Helen, Georgia, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blairsville, Clarkesville, Dahlonega and Cleveland.
- From Alpine Mini Golf to Cool River Tubing, the Helen area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mini Golf, Water Parks and Tubing.
- The small town of Helen, located in Georgia's White County has a modest population of just over 400 residents. The former logging town resembles a charming alpine village and offers dining and shopping to those who live within and visit Helen. The area is also home to museums and annual Alpine festivals.
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Housed in a restored 1892 tobacco barn, the Oconee Heritage Center is a community operated museum. Featuring exhibits and historic information on the area from the antebellum era on through modern times, it also hosts special events throughout the year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.