Are you thinking about attending the famous Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia?

There's no better place in America to celebrate the annual beer festival since you'll feel you’re actually in Germany when you walk around the city of Helen. You can have that feeling all year thanks to Helen's picturesque setting and German architecture, but it's exceptionally accurate during September and October when thousands of visitors from all over the country make the trip to Helen, Georgia for Oktoberfest. 

How do you prepare for Oktoberfest?

This blog post is part of “DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ROMANTIC GETAWAY IN NORTH GEORGIA” blog series.

If you're somewhere in the southeastern United States, you might not yet have realized that some of the most stunning views and most romantic getaways can be found right in your backyard, in Helen, Georgia!

Yes! Helen, Georgia is a quaint Bavarian village in the north Georgia mountains where German food, culture and music are celebrated. However, the food scene also includes other cuisines ranging from BBQ to farm-to-table Southern American. And believe it or not, you can find great steaks in Helen, GA too!

Image Courtesy of Paul's Steakhouse Facebook

Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals has created a Guide To The Best of Restaurants In & Around Helen. There is information on some of the most popular restaurants in the Helen, GA area.

This post takes a more detailed look at one of the area's favorites-- Paul’s Steakhouse.  Locals and tourists head to Paul's Steakhouse for American comfort food including delicious steaks, seafood and fun specialty cocktails.  

You spent a perfect weekend in the north Georgia mountains. You and your family loved the nearby beautiful hiking trails. The wineries were a delightful surprise as was the quaint town of Helen, GA. You loaded your smartphone with photos of beautiful memories.

Image courtesy of Friends of Smithgall Woods

The setting of this beautiful stream is nestled in the hardwoods as it meanders its way threw the mountainous landscape. It's proximity to Helen Georgia provides ample opportunity for traditional lodging, but at the same time you get the experience of fly fishing in a wilderness setting.

The new and unique sport of Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Fly-fishing is happening at rivers, lakes, and oceans across the country. 

Photo of Farrow Peacock, courtesy of McGowan Peacock