Fall Mountain Drive Into Helen, GA

Fall Season Mountain Drive Into Helen, GA
Leaving our cabin in Sautee Nacoochee from the south of Helen Georgia and driving Unicoi Turnpike ( 75 ) north into downtown Helen, GA., driving on South Main Street to North Main Street through town. This was filmed the last week of October 2015 during Oktoberfest
Helen is a city in White County, Georgia, United States, along the Chattahoochee River. The population was 430 at the 2000 census
Formerly a logging town that was in decline, the city resurrected itself by becoming a replica of a Bavarian alpine town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps. This design is mandated through zoning first adopted in 1969, so that the classic south-German style is present on every building, even on the small number of national franchisees present (such as Huddle House and Wendy's).
Because of this, tourism is the main industry in Helen, catering mostly to weekend visitors from the Atlanta area and also motorcyclists who enjoy riding the beautiful roads of Helen and its surrounding areas during all seasons. Helen is extremely crowded in late October, when autumn leaves typically peak. It also hosts its own Oktoberfest during September, October and November. There are many events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most well-known is Southern Worthersee, which is a stateside Volkswagen and Audi event that pays tribute to the Worthersee Tour in Austria with attendance of approximately 20,000 people. Also the annual hot-air balloon race held the first weekend in June.
The main road through town is north/south Georgia 75. The Helen stream gauge (HDCG1) is located on its bridge over the Chattahoochee in the middle of downtown. A parallel route to the west is labeled Georgia 75 Alt to identify it as a bypass route around the town and its massive traffic jams in the autumn and on some weekends.
Unicoi State Park and Lodge, spanning 1,050 acres, is located immediately northeast of Helen on Georgia 356. The park encompasses Unicoi Lake, a 53-acre freshwater lake, offering outdoor activities for all seasons. Among them are a swimming beach, trout streams, wheelchair-accessible fishing docks, seasonal canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals, seven picnic shelters with charcoal grills, three playgrounds for children, many spots for birding, 7.5 miles of hiking within the park (with adjacent trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest), 8 miles of mountain biking trails within the park, and plenty of places to enjoy the natural beauty of the lake and park. Unicoi State Park also offers lodging in several forms. Access to Anna Ruby Falls, part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, is located through the park.
In 1975, DOCUMERICA photographer Al Stephenson documented the life, recreation, and economy of the Helen area before and during the construction of Alpine Helen.
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Robert Myrick Photography
Shot with GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition

[@twigstudios]

One my favorite places to visit...I love Helen...thanks for the video...

[@SICKENEDMAGGOT1]

I cannot wait to move back up there this year. This video sure does bring back memories. Thanks for posting this

[@thefarpak]

I needed this today! 🙏

[@REMROB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pablocruz8493]

I had been there. Almost 13 years ago. It's a beautiful place. I miss Georgia....😟

[@NicolasKeeton]

This looks so cool. I'm going to Helen today, I plan to record some.

[@robertspeicher3717]

Can almost feel a "nip" in the air. The deep blue sky.

[@Life_Is_A...]

Beautiful and very relaxing.

[@Marp-gq6vb]

Where is that cabin that shows on your video located at? Really love that area and the roads down the cabin are not steep... exactly what I am looking for. Thanks

[@jsmomx8]

Husband wanted to move there a few years back..before we had internet. I never heard of it he said it was a very German town...i said no!! Stay in fla. NOW I would like to visit for a day or 2

[@Marp-gq6vb]

Would love info on where is that cabin shown on the video located at? Roads don’t look steep at all, exactly what I am looking for. TIA

[@sibitsabat]

Going this Friday for the tree lighting!

[@kleocatra9675]

Outside of the town I did not see any street lights for the roads and some looked unmarked as well when you first started off. Is that typical of roads outside of Helen? (I am a city mouse)

[@RM-dz8kr]

All roads have street signs. Traffic lights only needed in heavy traffic areas.

[@joelcaplan8866]

Not bad for northern Georgia…but falls far short of what can be called gorgeous foliage.

[@deborahwallacejohnson1068]

in my early 20s out drinking and driving and decided to take a ride there major drop offs there was nothing els to do but get stoned loaded sing and loafer 14 yrs off it live in fl now miss back roads