In October, as the clouds gather beneath a full moon and the bats start to swirl, visitors flock to North Georgia for some of the spookiest attractions around! Why go to some plastic-coated theme park for the scariest night of the year, when you could be spending All Hallow's Eve in a natural forest, possibly, in your very own secluded cabin!
We love the Autumn season, and here is why! Fall is a beautiful time of year in Helen, Georgia. The surrounding mountains have breathtaking views of the fall foliage, and there is much to celebrate.
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?
After a long day of celebrating in Helen's Festhalle, you're going to need someplace to rest your bones in preparation for the next day's adventures. To truly be able to unwind, however, it's important that you book accommodations in a north Georgia location that will make you feel comfortable, and will be compatible with your unique personality.
Fall has arrived in northern Georgia, and that means that visitors are flocking to the area to celebrate Oktoberfest Helen!
Hoist a pint, join the parade and eat a brat when you head to Helen this fall. Oktoberfest in Helen is the longest-running Oktoberfest celebration in the world and starts in mid-September running through the end of October. There is nothing quite like experiencing the traditional German fall festival and celebration in Helen. What you find at the Oktoberfest in Germany is what you’ll find right here in Helen Georgia.
What would an Oktoberfest be without music? Half the fun of celebrating this traditional German festival is dancing with friends or enjoying a pint and a pretzel while watching a live band perform. Helen's own Oktoberfest is so beloved and well known for the fact that it features the perfect combination of beer, food, and, of course, music!
When you're driving up Georgia's I-75 into the scenic north Georgia mountains, the last thing you might expect to see is a German Alpine village. Known for its charming Bavarian culture, Helen is truly a place like no other. But how did this city come to be in the middle of the Chattahoochee National Forest, anyway? And how can you experience the rich German heritage during your next visit? Here's your guide to the village's history, and all that there is to see and do.
For folks in northern Georgia, autumn is one of the most exciting times of the year. Not only is the fall foliage stunning, but Bavarian heritage comes to life during Helen's Oktoberfest celebration - the largest of its kind (and the longest-running) in the southeast.
This blog post is part of “THINGS TO DO ULTIMATE GUIDE HELEN, GEORGIA” blog series.
Do you have an affinity for Germany's cuisine and culture? While the idea of flying across oceans and exploring new countries and cultures may sound appealing, it can be far too costly for the average American family. Your vacation is a time to get away from the daily stresses and experience enjoyment. Forget the expensive airfare to fly to Germany and visit the town of Helen, GA instead.
This blog post is part of “THINGS TO DO ULTIMATE GUIDE HELEN, GEORGIA” blog series.
When your vacation group includes individuals from different generations, bridging the gap between everyone's unique interests may seem impossible. A way to combine sightseeing and adventure for these varying participants is to visit some of the bridges of north Georgia.
