\"Georgia's Alpine Village\" is what people often call this little German influenced town. Helen developed itself as a replica alpine village through design influences on every building and limiting franchised businesses. Hot-air balloon races, an Oktoberfest celebration and other festivals bring visitors here throughout the year. When visiting Helen, visitors can tour one of these other attractions located in this town.
Charlemagne's Kingdom is an Alpine Model Railroad Museum. The museum duplicates the Alpine theme of Helen by depicting Germany's landscape, bridges and autobahn along with sites often found in Helen such as hot air balloons, carnival rides and circus tents. Hundreds of feet of model railroad track make up this detailed museum. Another attraction at the museum is a glockenspiel in a gingerbread house with wooden carved dancers who march and dance to German music three times a day.
Charlemagne's Kingdom
8808 North Main Street
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2200
georgiamodelrailroad.com?
Alpine Mini Golf is an 18-hole mini golf course set amongst flower gardens. The mountains surrounding Helen serve as the backdrop for this course. This family-friendly attraction offers picnic areas and an ice cream parlor. Alpine Mini Golf has plenty of space for larger groups, such as schools, families and parties.
Alpine Mini Golf
7914 South Main Street
Helen, GA? 30545
706-878-3328?
helenminigolf.com
Dukes Creek Mines offers a authentic mining experience at this local creek. The first gold discovered in Georgia was found at Duke's Creek in 1849. This mining business has been open since the 1970. Today individuals, groups and families can pan for gemstones, such as rubies, emeralds, sapphires and amethyst. Experienced staff members assess finds before cutting and setting the jewels for guests.
Dukes Creek Mines
6145 Hwy. 75 Alt
Helen, GA? 30545
706-878-2625?
dukescreek.com
