14. Helen, Georgia Robbie Caponetto Take a trip to old-world Bavaria by visiting Georgia’s third-mostpopular destination. With its cross-gabled cottages, steeply pitched roofs, and German flags flying in the breeze, this hamlet packs oodles of character into just 2.1 square miles. The annua...
A university's stated purpose may be to educate young adults and prepare them for their future careers, but its role in the community tends to far exceed that. Colleges, particularly major universities with big-time athletic programs, can instill a sense of pride and cohesiveness to the surroun...
While the idea for a graham cracker sandwich with roasted marshmallow and chocolate had been around for some time, the first s’mores recipe didn’t make its debut until 1927 in “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” The guidebook, which was intended to teach kids how to be good ...
so I assumed Linda would have stories to tell. Unfortunately, apparently, the crowd at The Beach is a pretty mellow group. It used to be mostly locals, but given the time the tavern has been around, many of them have passed the tavern frequenting time ...
Hike breathtaking mountain vistas, climb stairs alongside the steep Amicalola Falls, visit local wineries, and shop around in the thriving historic downtown. Plan Your Trip 11 of 25 Ellijay, Georgia rodclementphotography / Getty Images Flannel-clad visitors love Georgia's apple capital in ...
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more popular Christmas destination for Southerners than Helen, Georgia. This whimsical village has built itself into a pristine replica of a German Bavarian town. In December, artists complete the transformation by decorating holiday trees that line the town's st...
Tucked away in northern Georgia, about 75 miles away from Atlanta, the town of Dahlonega comes alive at Christmastime—its residents welcome those from near and far to partake in festive events and holiday displays around town. Main Street may look somewhat familiar to you, as it's regularly...
First things first: When you visit Helen, head straight to theHansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen(the pecan brittle will teleport you to childhood). Now that we've choco-loaded, make the most of scenic White County's Georgia Mountains and hit the trails on a bike fromWoody's Mountain Bikes. ...
Helen, Georgia It’s all about bright light displays, holiday merriment and European village-style charm in this quaint Bavarian town in Georgia. Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen delights visitors with its authentic Christkindlmarket and traditional seasonal events, from musical performances...
Among its many relics are the colorfulAdirondack Carousel, the Victorian mansions of the Helen Hill Historic District, the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and the Saranac Laboratory Museum, famed around the world for its tuberculosis research.