6 Kid Friendly Activities In Helen GA

Vacations are meant to be memorable for children. The greatest way to make these memories is through fun-filled activities and adventures. In Helen GA, kids can stay entertained for hours with the wide assortment of adventures that the area has to offer. All the while, they will be making memories that will surely last a lifetime. Here are just a few of the kid friendly activities in Helen.

1. Water Park
At the Helen Tubing and Waterpark, kids can enjoy a full day of water filled fun. While there, they can rush down four separate water slides, including taking a plunge off of the largest one in Helen. When done there, they can mosey along in a tube on the Lazy River, climb a 25 foot rock wall and even get airbrushed tatoos.

2. Hiking
Children love the outdoors and in Helen they can get close up with nature on the many trails in the region. The most known is the Appalachian Trail, but there are many others as well. The Cloudland Canyon State Park has trails ranging from 2 to 12 miles, perfect for both beginners and seasoned hikers. For more scenic views, there are also trails running along Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Andrews Cove and Raven Cliff Falls.

helen ga tubing3. Tubing
Kids will love tubing along the Chattahoochee River. If there isn’t room in the car to bring a tube and gear, don’t worry because the Cool River Tubing Company has it all covered. First off, they provide the trip which can either be 1 1/2 hours or 2 1/2 hours depending on personal preference. Second, they provide the life preserver and a shuttle service. Lastly, they provide tons of fun.

4. Miniature Golf

For the young golf professional in training, Helen GA is the place to go. There are three miniature golf courses in the area that kids are sure to enjoy. At Alpine Mini Golf Village, kids can putt around, have a picnic or grab an ice cream cone at the Village’s ice cream parlor. For those children who like caves and waterfalls, Pirate’s Cove is near by or they can visit the Alpine Amusement Park for more mini-golf fun.

5. Horseback Riding

For animal lovers and children who enjoy riding horseback, there are several horse stables in the area. One of these is the Sunburst Stables, where the kids can enjoy a guided tour through the scenic foothills near Helen. They can also partake in wagon rides and barbeque with Blanch Manor, which will be great for the whole family.

6. Fishing
There are many great fishing spots to be found in Helen. The Chattahoochee River and Duke’s Creek are both excellent choices for trout fishing. For more fishing fun travel to Smith Lake where there is not only trout, but also an abundance of catfish, crappie, bluegill.

As seen above, in Helen Ga there is much for a child to see and do. Whether it be calm or exhilarating, Helen Ga has an activity suitable for everyone. As a child, what activity made your vacation the most memorable?

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