π©πͺ Helen, GA Day Trip Guide | Alpine Charm + River Fun!
π Town Location: 8492 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545 π Getting There: ~1.5 hours from Atlanta β scenic drive through North GA mountains ποΈ First stop: The Famous Pork Knuckle Restaurant (9001 N Main St) β a must-try spot! π ΏοΈ Parking Tip: Found FREE parking near a closed liquor store (no signage β shared spot!) Sent location to friends for easy meet-up π π‘ Activities: ποΈ Explore the Town: Quaint Bavarian-style shops & photo spots πΈ Made custom souvenir coins at a local store (fun for kids!) π Quick Lunch: Grabbed burgers before tubing β saving room for pork knuckles later! πΆ Tubing Adventure: $16 per person (kids & adults same price) Buy the sticks! ($5 each β essential for maneuvering) Pack dry clothes & waterproof phone case β we flipped and got soaked! π£π¦ Weekend crowds = βhuman dumplingsβ in the river π π’ Other Options: Alpine coaster (skip if short on time β 1.5hr wait reported) π Dinner Missed: Pork knuckle restaurant had 45β60 min wait β had to head back due to rain & tired kids π§οΈπΆ Next time! π’ β Final Tips: Helen is small β explore in 1 hour, focus on tubing Must-bring: Change of clothes, secure footwear, waterproof phone case Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds #HelenGeorgia #AlpineTown #TubingFun #FamilyTravel #DayTrip #ExploreGeorgia #ATLweekend
