Travel to Atlanta, Helen Oktoberfest, and the Cottage Winery in Georgia - Fall 2017 Episode 4

[@misspearlpearl7530]

I can not stop watching your adventures. Best on You Tube.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@acoastalrv4582]

He is the best on KZbin!! I watch them over and over hoping to learn from him. I am getting ready to launch my channel from Naples and would love to talk to him.

[@adventuresofjandk]

As a fellow veg vlogger I too am impressed.

[@twopeasinapod3718]

Love your videos! Your voice is so neat and you’re so funny. I found myself singing your theme song as I was cooking dinner the other night.😊 BTW I’m watching this as we’re traveling to Helen. 😂

[@dianamarietv4479]

With this Shelter in Place order, it is wonderful to travel with you. Thank you.

[@NoTrail]

Appreciate you saying what you really thinks about a place. Sad that places have so much business that they think treating the customer poorly is ok.

[@michaelmerck7576]

I agree .Robert is a true friend so to speak because you can trust him and I have found his opinions about a place to be very accurate good or bad

[@dannywhitlock8309]

Hi, Robert 👍🏻 I always go the opposite direction of Helen Ga myself I love the Blue ridge Mountain areas and we visit the Dahlonega area but most of the time we go to the Smokey mountains and Cherokee mountains there are a lot of beautiful waterfalls in those areas. Thanks for sharing your traveling adventure. Have a Great week !!!! Danny

[@HulaShack1]

Helen Georgia....

[@pchy99]

I live in Georgia and I totally agree with you about Helen. The restaurants are horrible, the shops aren't any better. It is fun to tube the Hooch (when the water level is up) and we generally travel to Dahlonega to sightsee. It's an old gold mining town. We have tent camped at Jenny's Creek several times and always really liked it there. You are definitely right about the couple who own the park..they are super sweet. So enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I have added Dahlonega to my list

[@lorrilewis2178]

Dahlonega is very nice.

[@michaelmerck7576]

I avoid Helen but I like the other towns nearby

[@michaelmerck7576]

I have never fell for the fakery of helen but the surrounding towns are much better to visit.i travelled a lot in these parts while working my sales job.beautiful scenery.having family in these parts makes it more enjoyable I suppose

[@SJFrzrbrn]

Your voice over work is amazing. Great video format. I love Helen even with its flaws. Chattanooga, TN and Cherokee, NC and that whole mountain area is lovely.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! I was in Chattanooga recently. Very nice town... I willl have a video here soon

[@stephaniepettiford2807]

Robert love traveling with you and your family, and I love your choice of back ground music. Very easy to listen to and very good for the subject matter. Thank you for such a refreshing reality show. Excellent!!!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Stephanie Pettiford So glad you like it. Thank you so much

[@rogerchouinard3180]

Another great adventure with Robert and beautiful Ileana ! Thank you for sharing this video !!

[@SCLARK2112]

I remember a friend telling me he'd travel through Alabama when making trips from TN to Florida just to AVOID Atlanta, I totally agree with him!

[@Richard2003]

Enjoyed this video. I lived in Atlanta and went to school there in the 80s . We ate at the restaurant in Atlanta when it was revolving. Lots of changes since then. And we went to Helen last year on vacation. And yes that restaurant on the river is pretty good.

[@sml0266]

We visited Dahlongega/Cleveland area in January last year and it was a fantastic trip. Off season is great because there are no crowds and you get visit so many more places. Some of the wineries were closed but the ones that were open were plenty for our adventures. We try to avoid tourist traps at all costs because they usually are like your experience in Helen.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍Yep the airport is something else 😱 and it’s very easy to get mixed up around the new international terminal. It was nice & interesting to see the city and various locations from a tourist POV. 😁 You made some nice stops. Thanks for sharing. 🤗💞🤗

[@jaygoodwin7785]

I must say that I have been going to Helen for over 20+ years and have never had bad service or bad food, even during Oktoberfest. I highly recommend Helen.

[@nighthawk5134]

Blue Ridge, Elijay, Amicalola Falls, and Dahlonega are the best spots in Northern GA. Lots of wineries and apple orchards in the area. They have a big apple festival in Elijay in the middle of October.

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

We’ve tried to avoid the traffic jams in Helen and I personally don’t care for crowded places, but if you ride though on a weekday that isn’t so busy with a festival, it’s a pretty little town. I prefer the woods and the creek. Thanks!

[@remylove9292]

Gooooooooooooood morning from los angeles !Great video as always Robert .

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@DavidMedina4All]

Hello. I lived in Atlanta for a while. Never visited Helen during Octoberfest. When I visited it was more laid back and serene. Give it another chance (if able to). 😊. This video makes me miss Atlanta more. I spent a lot of time in P. Park.

[@robedmunds7163]

Great, with you on the comment about not liking the service when they act like they are doing you a favour. That one really gets me going

[@TravelingRobert]

Luckily, usually there are other options

[@robertomartinez6520]

Como siempre , disfruto mucho sus videos thank very much Robert. And keep doing.

[@rebellucy5610]

I love his voice.

[@travelsfromdoodah949]

Troll under the bridge is were we went in Helen Georgia, and we went in march..off season, my family is 30 minute drive away in alto behind the farm..safe travels..now im missing my 2nd home Georgia.

[@morushlow9644]

The best part of Helen is 6 miles to the north. The Anna Ruby Falls state park. Beautiful. Another great hike is Raven Cliff Falls close by.

[@glennrubel4326]

Thanks for sharing your journey, warts and all. As far as Helen goes, I guess you need to experience once.

[@jukeman57]

You all had a rough day. Nonetheless I appreciate your honest review of the places you visit. Thanks.

[@rockwestfahl]

Don’t blame you for dissing a place like Helena. A lot of small towns try to find a theme to attract tourism. I’ve seen lots of places like this where they don’t do it well. If you are going to create a theme, do an honest one. I’ve never been to Helena, but it looks like beautiful countryside and they might have been better off trying to promote their actual heritage and attractions rather than simply inventing a story. They have obviously created a lot of traffic so they will do ok financially, but...

[@nikopalmer6471]

Rock Westfahl I visited Helen this year for Memorial Weekend. And I thought it was fun and people were friendly.

[@wanderingtravels2488]

What? Who thumb down my Uncle Robert? No body ever thumbs down his videos guys If you didn’t enjoy then simply don’t watch his work but please don’t be negative to a super nice guy please. I stayed at the Peachtree in Atlanta and it’s so neat but also so expensive. Robert do you ever add a fuel stabilizer such as stp and if so what type? I do use seafoam product and it does help with mileage.i think seafoam is the best fuel addive. Coca-cola museum is interesting in Atlanta. This has to be one of your longest videos you’ve ever made and great work. Thank you and stay hydrated my friend

[@TravelingRobert]

Can't please everybody my friend. I haven't added anything to the fuel but it may be a good idea. Old Kia is running great so I don't really want to mess with it other than regular oil changes. Coca Cola museum is on the to do list. We go to Atlanta pretty often so probably next time.

[@HikeBikeWalkRide]

Thumbs down..? Probably the waitress ....lol Love the honesty Robert. Great video...again.

[@larrygosselin8610]

I also use seafoam as a fuel additive mainly since my Onan generator does not like the fuel we get here in Wisconsin with the 10% ethanol. Makes the genny run better. I use to live in Atlanta. The Coke tour is great along with underground Atlanta and the CNN center tour!

[@mwood65]

Wandering Travels you can't expect good service in Helen when it's so crowded .

[@doltonnorman8701]

Wandering Travels t

[@frankwassenberg7211]

I really enjoy watching your adventures. Unfortunately you went to Helen during the worst time. We go once a year during January or February. The town is virtually empty during these times and is much more enjoyable. You get much better service without the crowds and the restaurants are actually enjoyable. It's much colder during those months so you have to wear a jacket. Sometimes it snows in January or February. If you ever go back to the area try hitting some of the surrounding areas. There are so many beautiful waterfall hikes like Anna Ruby Falls, and so many wineries and breweries to see. Lots of hiking, horse and biking trails. Brasstown Bald is a must see. It's the highest point in Georgia. On a clear day you can see 4 different states. Bell Mountain is a short drive from there and offers spectacular views. As you so often mention in your videos, "timing is everything". Happy travels.

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

Yes, I've been to Helen back and have same opinion as you.

[@larrygosselin8610]

Have been to Helen for Oktoberfest several times back when I lived in Marietta. Nice to see familiar sites. We use to camp out in Unicoi State Park. Northern Georgia has several great state parks!

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, I've heard great things of Unicoi. Next time I'm in the area.

[@larrygosselin8610]

Seems from the video that things have got bad in Helen. I have not been there since 2000. Traffic was much better at that time. I enjoy your videos!

[@larrygosselin8610]

Hopefully you got a chance to see the laser light show at Stone Mountain and climb to the top. It's a nice little hike!

[@TravelingRobert]

I've gone to the top on the Skyride. Next time I want to hike, and maybe see the laser show

[@C-TOS]

It could have been worst Robert, this year I had to deal with a truckload of stress, I prefer one of your bad days than a good one at the office. Keep smiling.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Crurned Travels and Other Stories It was an adventure...can't complain

[@brianhousseal4915]

We love your adventures! We actually ate at the other German restaurant along the river while visiting family in Buford, it was in August and not nearly as crowded as your experience. Best wishes from York PA, Brian and Kay Housseal

[@lovingatlanta]

👍My horse farm is very close to the winery. Helen & those wineries are really no big deal. It’s just something to do. Some of those roads are challenging. Personally I like the country slow feel of the area (as compared to every day life closer into the city). The traffic in & out of Helen is the worst and it has been that way for a long time. I have the best of both worlds because I also have a home off 400 so I can easily get in town to ATL. The Helen / Cleveland areas have become very over crowded in the last 15-20 years. Weekends are always very busy.

[@jim-uu2db]

Visited once in the offseason. No problems.

[@sharonk2949]

I am from North Georgia and found his honesty spot on. My son called it HELL-in-ga haha.

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you thought so too :-)

[@DizTraveler]

Goooooood forenoon!! I thought that Marriott Atrium was super cool!!! Made me a bit dizzy looking up...would loved to ride on them glass elevators!!! Well after seeing Helen GA, I am like wow I would not go there with all that crowds...and you did give it a polite "bad" review. I am sure you seen, smelled, observed much more than what you filmed. Me personally, I would have left the restaurant after 20 mins with no food--but that's me, unless the wait staff informed me it would take over an hour to get your food... And seeing you had issues with this segment of your trip...hey, look on the bright side, it was an adventure!!

[@TravelingRobert]

When there are issues you have more stories to tell. I felt like getting up and leaving but everything was crowded and we were starving

[@offlinehoster]

Thank you for the comment about Helen. We were there 4 years ago, and we're "Germans". Yes, Helen is a Fake (german) town. In my opinion there is nothing about a real typical (bavarian) city. Luckily it was very relaxed when we were there...but i know, i will never go again over there :)

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you agree. Maybe I'll try it one more time if I happen to be passing by and it is quieter.

[@CompletelyDisinterested]

Enjoyed as always. Good old I-75 through Atlanta. As crazy as those lanes and traffic are, it always exhilarates me as it means I am getting closer to my beloved Florida!

[@catherinenelson4162]

On our first trip to Helen, we said we'd been to Hel en back! The next trip was worse! I'm with you on that one!

[@joemansparky856]

We've had good experience in Helen. Must have been the month visited. Try going earlier in the year. You should also visit Brasstown Bald. Highest point in Georgia at 4,784 ft. Not too far from Helen. Also the falls are nearby.

[@lorrilewis2178]

It's not you; it's Helen itself. It's as silly a place as you'd ever want to visit. ;)

[@michaelmerck7576]

Imagine a group of North Georgia businessmen dreaming of this boondoggle and thinking they are fooling people.the locals in this area avoid it too.it is much easier to find better places to eat in the nearby communities.sometimes the best food is in the least known spots

[@h3bysuzanne184]

Good to know about Helen, Ga. Had a feeling about crowds, can’t risk all of the unmasked peeps. As far as the BBQ, should have gotten take out😉 Piedmont Park picnic? So many fantastic restaurants... thanks so much for posting 💕

[@condorcondorito2303]

Hi Robert, thank you for posting Helen video, we were wondering when you would post it, now we know that you did not have a good experience there, it was just bad timing, you went in the middle of oktoberfest, that little town just gets overcrowded during oktoberfest and ofcourse service will suffer, we have gone there twice and we had very good experiences, I recommend The Unicoi State Park and the Rubi Falls for hiking and enjoying the beautiful sorrounding nature, give it another try, you would not be disappointed. Saludos.....

[@TravelingRobert]

Next time for sure I will go to Unicoi State Park and Rubi Falls, but I may visit some other town instead. As far as Helen goes, been there, done that. No need to repeat.

[@kensca]

If you are up for a good hike, Blood Mountain, Georgia is a good place to visit. I've stayed at Blood Mountain Cabins a few times and loved it. Vogel State park is close by if you want to take a RV there as well.

[@corns456]

We have to agree! Helen used to be a beautiful fun place to visit, but over the past 20 years it has become more and more of a tourist attraction. Recently we've also noticed it "IS NOT" wheelchair friendly. We still like the video, I didn't realize downtown Atlanta so cool looking.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Yeah, Atlanta is pretty cool city

[@whoistylerkiz3687]

Those aren't the falls. Anna Ruby Falls is a beautiful destination about 15 minutes from Helen.

[@tntwo99]

Obviously, he does absolutely no research in his travels or RV sites.

[@natehanson2534]

@@tntwo99 Exactly. He didnt do anything because he couldnt get his dumb RV anywhere. And then goes to a small mountain town with the longest Oktoberfest in the country and complains that its busy! That's like going to Mardi Gras and complaining theres too many people. Lmao.

[@kenttheboomer721]

In the 1970's there were a few German speakers that had orchards and stores in Helen. Native Georgians don't seem to go there, unless they are driving through to go to the many natural waterfalls, state parks or "tubing". The N. Georgia mountains are lovely and you will most likely leave feeling refreshed, as long as you avoid Hell-In Georgia.

[@TravelingRobert]

I like that Hell-In Georgia...

[@APar-yx1wl]

Thanks for the tour..

[@andrewfreiji4647]

Seeing lake Lanier islands on one of your videos with your music was surreal

[@SweetPeaAly]

A lot of Helen is tourist traps, but a lot of Helen is gorgeous and worth the trip. My grandparents have a house on a creek in Cleveland, (near where the winery you tried to stay in.) About 10 mins from the winery is dicks Creek falls which are so so pretty and they have free overnight parking in the park. It's better to go in the off season. The troll tavern, the restaurant under the bridge and next to the river, is so so peaceful and pretty in the off season. Helen is a bit touristy especially since all the good stuff is going away (There used to even be a tarantula museum!!)

[@rickeguitar9086]

After living in Germany for 10 years and visiting Helen 2 years ago, I have to conclude I agree with your review of Helen. We did not go during Oktoberfest. But, the food was not good nor the desserts. I don't mind it being a make shift German town. What I don't like is when there is no effort to make the foods genuine. Germany has more than beer! Shame...

[@michaelmerck7576]

I agree,they could have dazzled with this concept if they actually might have actually visited a real alpine village to use as a model and made an effort to actually bring authentic Germans in to run the shops

[@williammcelleney1060]

Hey Robert I live in this armpit, glad you made it out alive !!!

[@TheWoodsOnline]

Ok. We’ve been waiting for the video to see why you didn’t like Helen. We fully understand now. I wouldn’t of enjoyed it either then and my roots come from there. I’ve been to Helen countless times, but never during Octoberfest. That was not a good depiction for the town for the rest of the year I can attest. The best time to go is during the summer in our opinion. And since it is a tourist town, try to avoid the weekends at almost any time of the year. We’ve never eaten at the Old Heidelberg and couldn’t of recommended it. We would recommend The Troll Tavern and Paul’s. Paul’s is on he river at he road and I believe the place you mentioned behind it is part of Paul’s. If I recall, I think they serve things more like burgers back there, while Paul’s is more of a steakhouse type of place. The Troll Tavern is across the street from Paul’s, in the river. Hiders has a good breakfast. And Betty’s Grocery store is pretty cool inside. They have a nice little but her counter in the back where we’ve bought steaks and a slab of bacon. It’s a good place to go when camping in the area. Which brings me to Unicoi State Park. We love this place. Even the “Lodge” (hotel) is decent there. There lots of hiking and mountain biking trails in the area. I’ve attended a fat tire festival there in the past. Over near Unicoi is Anna Ruby Falls, a pretty cool easy walk to some waterfalls. And while there in the summer, you have to inner tube the river or what they call tubing the ‘hooch (chattahoochee river). Nearby Helen there are other waterfalls, Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia), Nora’s Mill (old grist Mill on the river that sells all different things that they grind on site). There’s a winery across the street, but I can not recommend so or not on. Also, before getting into Helen, you might of noticed a mound in the middle of a cow pasture. It’s an old Indian burial mound. Almost forgot, Goats on the Roof. Never went inside, but there were goats all over, including on the roof! Do it again at a different time and plan on staying a couple days exploring, it will be better for you.

[@GreenEyes73]

I love Atlanta. I’ve visited six times. I always stay in a condo on Peachtree, and that arch is right next to it. Somebody might’ve already mentioned it, it’s what’s left of an old library. I don’t know if you’ve ever visited the Inman Park neighborhood. Beautiful. Martha Luther King Junior’s childhood home, etc. Also the whole area with the memorial to MLK and his wife is beautiful.

[@kinglegendnicolas5780]

Amazing video as always robert!

[@mitchellwintercat]

Yes, welcome to the capital of apathy ATLANTA and the it’s offerings. It’s a culture thing.

[@DragonWarriorMama]

Helen is a nice place to visit but it has changed a lot over the years. Used to be a lot more picturesque and quiet. No one knew about it for so long. Now everyone does and it can get crowded fast.

[@Hernel2024]

FAN ! Because of you I sold and left Miami for ever 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you

[@mark6831]

Hey Robert nice videos you got I stumbled across this video videos by accident but I have been enjoying each and every one of them keep them coming all the best your friend Mark here in the Bronx New York

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@mandysimmons2769]

I enjoyed this one a lot. I'm watching these on my big tv now. I'm getting cataracts and I'm out of the office to stay out of my now working again Husband's hair. Loved this one. I felt the same about Helen Ga. Once up there ( I was not well ) so I stayed at the Day's Inn and my husband took our 2 foster girls to the Marriot Marquis. While they were gone I heard weird booming noises. I came out to the hall to see wind going nuts outside and the only window in the hall was throttling like it was going to pop. Hm. When they came back they'd said a tornado had blown thru! The next day I found out the roof to some sports dome was torn off blocks from us! Eh. That was nice. Then we went to the top of the Westin. I'm not fond of heights anyway and when I got home my cousin's husband said of the elevator..."Oh they fixed it?" Har har. Very nice. I'm Not a huge fan of HotLanta. The down elevator was broken at the Day's Inn so we had to throw our soft stuff out our window. LOL ( not so many cameras back then ). We weren't rude we just had to get out by check out. My girls talk about that to this day. Ty bless!

[@hummer4u2nv11]

Thank you for the video Robert, I have traveled many places here several times. I enjoyed the Coca-Cola and Aquarium Tour (Combo deal), CNN was nice be able to say 'I been there'...but not so much enjoyable. Also I been Stone Mountain and Helen. I have heard you mention on other videos about THIS TRIP you say did not have a good experience. Now I see the video and understand what was happening. I really think it was just bad timing, combined together with other bad events in the trip already make a bad tempo for the rest of your trip- difficult to get good mood back after difficulties parking at winery, several campgrounds not easy parking or closed, too much crown in Helen, restaurant after Helen full and no parking, next campgrounds Corps = early locked access. Your trip had so many inconveniences - i start to laugh to be funny instead of frustrated. I know you are usually prepared better and have already good research/plans before you visit...was this trip not researched good as you do others...? and whoa! also because you visit there in the middle of Oktoberfest. It doesn't take much people for that tiny/little town to get overcrowded very easily. Service is usually about 5-10mins and food about 20-30mins but, during Festivals and Holidays many local College students come to drink their day away PLUS the regular 'Tourists' too. The service suffers because the waiters and cooks just can't keep up with the crowds. I have been there few times and had good experiences even a week just before or after the Oktoberfest. I recommend the Troll Tavern, Pauls Steakhouse, or Cafe International (all 3 located at the bridge). Nearby Unicoi State Park and the Rubi Falls are enjoyable points of interest too. I would say to give this area another chance (now that you have better information, recommendations). It's only a small town so I would maybe combine with a visit to the towns Dawsonville or Dahlonega to see original cabbage patch dolls or maybe ride gentle horses on nature trail. Also Dahlonega has a good WInery name Wolf Mountain Vineyards has large area and beautiful views surrounded by Mountains. The tubing rides are simple fun too and you see nature from the water perspective. When you saw the Fox Theatre, there is good food at Gladys Knights restaurant, go past to the next block and see opposite side of street (authentic Chicken and Waffles with honey!) Ha-ha you got the SAME parking garage...I walk everywhere from there...Olympic Park, Coca-Cola, Aquarium, CNN, Westin 'rotating' restaurant (but now they stopped rotating it), Teds Montana Grill (Ted Turner has many restaurant locations but THIS ONE he lives upstairs in the Penthouse - of course why not when he already owns the building), Hooters, Hard Rock Cafe. Again thank you for the video.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you for all the commentary. So much stuff to see, so little time

[@bonniebickett4520]

Plenty of spaces at the winery! You need to try Muscadine wine! Next adventure.... Macon, GA. Home of Little Richard, The Allman Brothers, Most historical cemetary and .....NuWay!!!!! And the most Cherry Blossom trees in the world! Plus the beautiful homes, and the Cannonball house, The Hay House and the Grand Opera Theatre and downtown is really growing with reataurants!

[@shivamatnani6054]

You are Living My Dream

[@Viper-jk2pf]

Great video Robert...

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I love Georgia a lot! Great video Robert.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@Oceans780]

This place was near my North Georgia Home and you picked the wrong time to visit Helen Georgia. Any other time would have been better but it does get busy again at Christmas time too. Live in Florida now. In Atlanta I recommend the Georgia Aquarium! I also recommend Stone Mountain Park too.

[@dellette007]

OMG it’s a shame you didn’t enjoy Helen. We’ve been there a few times but always in Nov (around Thanksgiving) and it’s always been a pleasant experience- cozy and friendly. I’m sure the Oktoberfest fest crowd had everything to do w/it. The big let down for us after watching this: to learn that it is ”fabricated” - we actually believed it was a real German colony once ...

[@lindanerney9896]

Another great video. Love you man.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@MidnightAspec]

We were just in Helen and had lunch at the same establishment. Safe to say that the not much has improved in 3 1/2 years. However, we went during low season and it’s post-COVID so, crowds were at a minimum.

[@arasstudiosproduction2422]

Helen is sister town to Bavaria Germany. There’s an actual plaque that states it. The buildings were created to be similar to Bavaria Germany. It wasn’t such a “tourist trap” as it is now. I think Helen has change to cater to the younger crowds now. I would never gone during Oktoberfest. There’s also the Anna Ruby Fall’s as well. As well you could do your own mining at the Helens mines.

[@lovlov5395]

Gooooooooooooood morning from Ukraine!

[@TravelingRobert]

Goooood morning!

[@garygary2250]

Hello traveling Robert, I love your videos, ,, thanks for the exclusive, views to all the wonders of life,, as you travel I look at google maps, its fun to follow you around, thanks again happy Holidays to you and your Wife,, gary from brooklyn

[@TheBoggieknight]

If I would have someone narrate my life it would be Robert. BTW I live in Georgia and a lot was in Atlanta and I never get used to the traffic here. LOL

[@louiethe15th]

Another beautiful video Robert. ...

[@annettelane659]

Another great video Robert. Even though this trip had its challenges for you guys, for us it was very interesting and informative. Atlanta looks to be an amazing city...... Thank you for the upload.

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, Atlanta is great. Thank you!

[@lionhart2728]

Greg video my friend I like to Atlanta Georgia I have some nice houses but downtown Atlanta I like it but you got to be patient with those traffic 👍😊

[@TravelingRobert]

Traffic is the one negative about Atlanta... and most big cities

[@SocratesWS]

Hi Robert,thanks a lot for sharing yet another magnificent video here.....You are such a marvellous entertainer really.....Greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium,Europe

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you, happy to entertain

[@joanhazelgrove9444]

I will stay away from Helen, based on your video. I hate crowded places. Last year when we were in the Smokey Mtns in October, Gatlinburg TN was so overrun with tourists, we just drove right through and out the other end.

[@catherinenelson4162]

Unicoi State Park near Helen is wonderful!

[@Soladaddy]

With you on Helen being a tourist trap. Way too many people in October. The COE parks all shutdown around Oct for the winter, and not sure why... We found Don Carter SP about 10 miles NE of Gainesville. It's a new SP campground. Also Tallulah Falls SP has a nice campground that is very close to 441 for local site seeing. But, they do lock the gate at 10pm until 7am. You could park outside to gate and walk to your site, but waiting to leave can be a nuisance.

[@eileendays4900]

I'm traveling soon to north GA the towns of Helen, Ellijay and Blue Ridge and wanted to see what to expect once I get there. Thanks for sharing your awesome videos!! ✌

[@faithrada]

Love how adventurous you are. Wish I had just half your courage and 'Can Do'. Thanks for being such a great guide.

[@AHouseDivided1998]

We also had bad service and a crummy hotel while in Helen. Plus a major power outage on top of it all. Only there for one night and that was enough. Town was rather quaint but I’d be bored after more than a weekend here.

[@TimbCram]

Hello Robert I love your videos. I especially do not like bad service as well. Can I suggest that when you do not find parking for you and your Trailer maybe look at adjacent parking lots and walk a bit to the place you are looking to go. Such as a nearby gas station accross the highway or something. The winery maybe you could have pulled in along the road on the grass ? With the owners permission of course. Keep on making them

[@downundasvideos6402]

Thanks for the video Robert, I hiked the Appalachian Trail in late March 2000 and diverted to Helen to replenish my food supplies... there was no one around then it was like a ghost town. I couldn't believe what a zoo it was seemed to be when you visited during their Octoberfest. I think you may have learned that crowds aren't any fun. Downunda - Melbourne Australia

[@TravelingRobert]

I want to hike the Appalachian Trail some day

[@timbatchelor1907]

I also might add that Helen was a lot better believe it or not but then a tornado in 2005 hit our town and completely wreaked the entire town it almost destroyed the apartment I lived in at the time lucky the mtn behind us saved us as the tornado kinda bounced back up

[@jerryaulphgmail]

The Detroit Renaissance hotel was built in 1974 two years before the Westin hotel in Atlanta Georgia and is 2 ft taller at least and has been 2 years prior to the Western being built in 1976

[@dprider02]

I don't live very far from Helen, and I do a LOT of motorcycle riding in the north Georgia mountains. As a general rule I will avoid the "downtown" area, but I do think it's a good thing that the town found a way to prosper after its decline from the gold and logging years. Certainly not to everyone's taste (including mine), but clearly many people love going to touristy places like that.

[@marcoscustodio6255]

Good to see your video, I attended Kennesaw University, and lived in Marieta, back forty years ago. Good trips

[@TravelingRobert]

Cool, thank you!

[@jked7463]

Actually there is only one national terminal in ATL. The north and south are two sides of the same terminal. You can go into either side for any airline.

[@carjack69]

Robert todos sabemos que usted es el mejor!

[@TravelingRobert]

Gracias

[@jkay303]

Bad service? As a german i can tell you that is an authentic experience as service here in germany is generally pretty bad. So, don`t take that as a negative, take it as authentic! ;-)

[@TravelingRobert]

Ha, hadn't thought of it that way

[@pawelpap9]

For the full immersion locals should have explain to him they detest “American imperialism”, which among other things manifested itself in providing military protection for Germany for the second half of XXc. Never been to Helen, but many times to Germany.

[@MathieuFortier1]

Really enjoy ur videos Robert! Keep up the good work! I really feel like travelling.. fan from Montréal

[@charterd]

most things are seasonal in the upper states, because of the weather

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Helen is a hot mess during Oktoberfest. Expect crowds and be sure to make reservations early! Restaurants are over capacity and not necessarily at their best. But if you understand what you are getting into, it is lots of fun. Don't like crowds and/or looking for a casual quite visit...dont go. I have gone to Helen when it was not Oktoberfest time and it is also very nice...much more relaxing. Always stop at Hofers for breakfast and to pickup some awesome pastries. There are some nearby campgrounds and even the Unicoi State Park is very nice. Sorry your time was not as nice as it could be. Take it from a Fellow South Floridian, give it another try...just not during Oktoberfest, I think you will be happy!

[@twdenman1]

Thanks for sharing your experience in Helen, GA. I've made a mental note NOT to go there during Oktoberfest. I hope our Harvest Home experience will be better then yours. Could you have waited out the "tasters", then took their parking spots? The "Hosts" should have told you they were having a special event on site. I hate driving through Atlanta! I can't imagine stopping there to sightsee. Too crowded for me. The video was a little long, for me. Good music, as usual! Ted

[@bigloaded8324]

Robert, Love your videos. I completely agree with you on Helen, ga. Horrible service , rude people. Keep up the great work.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! Yeah, next time I'll go somewhere else in the area

[@alejandroaharts.9808]

I live 2 miles away from the King and Queen, and yes the restaurant by the river is a better choice, it has great food

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Atlanta is such a beautiful city. Years ago, a politician said that the only thing wrong with Atlanta was that it was surrounded by Georgia. Remember, kids, I did not say that. Someone else did.

[@TravelingRobert]

I like Georgia, one of my favorite states

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

@@TravelingRobert It is similar geographically to my home state of North Carolina.

[@jked7463]

First, don't go to helen on a holiday, especially Octoberfest. Second, you don't go for the german-ness. We go to get away (on non-holidays) and the specialty shops.