@jackaynsleytravel: Helen, Georgia Blew Our European Minds 🇺🇸 PART 6 #Georgia #Helen #HelenGA #chattahoochee #BritsinAmerica #DeepSouth

xstitchkid :

In the late 1960s, Helen was a dying logging town in need of an economic boost. Local businessmen hired artist John Kollock, who had been stationed in Bavaria, Germany, during his military service. Because the North Georgia mountains reminded him of the Alps, he sketched designs to transform the town. The town officially adopted the Bavarian theme in 1969 through strict zoning. Every building, from local storefronts to national chains like Wendy's, is legally required to feature the distinct German Alpine style, including gingerbread trim, flower boxes, and bright colors. The rebrand was a massive success, turning the tiny Appalachian town into the third most visited city in Georgia, drawing over 2 million tourists a year. 💜

Marci :

I live 5 mins from Helen,I go to church in Helen. If you're still here,go to the heritage & arts center. They have a film explaining how Helen was founded & later turned into a German village,there is also an art gallery in it with one of a kind,handmade art items.

Haley887 :

you missed the hot air balloon festival about 2 weeks ago! you would’ve loved it!!!

mj :

need to Come Back at Christmas, The Whole Town is Decked Out, in Christmas Best Lights and Decorations

Rachel :

Love the Braves hat mate!

Tire Therapy :

you should ride the alpine coaster while youre there. there's also a really cool old school grocery/convenient store there. near the downtown area

Niteraver :

the troll restaurant by the bridge is amazing

Jennifer :

Did you go see the waterfalls

Sara :

There’s a visitor center there that has a small museum about it. There’s also plaques on some of the buildings that talks about it.

Sarah :

we live 15 minutes away and go to Paul's to watch the tubers every once in a while. if you take the road behind where you were dropped in at cool River it will take you to a dirt road that runs along the river and up the mountains we camp up there it's beautiful.

Susie Sanders :

Welcome Center and Arts and Heritage Center has lots of information on the history.

richardstephens577 :

So interesting about the head of the beer! I never knew other countries preferred it as opposed to without

IT'S A HUEY LEATHERWORKS :

I live about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs from helen and I love it there.

mama_Gilbert1989 :

You guys make my heart happy enjoying yourselves so much!

Hannah Hannah :

Christmas in Helen is wonderful!!! If y’all get a chance go over to Cleveland and visit to cabbage patch doll hospital!

LouiseObrien :

Nice that you get a view of the river you went on.

Susie Sanders :

You should do the food tour!

Susie Sanders :

Cafe International is awesome!

Tracey 🌷 :

KristenSmith :

Welcome to Georgia yall 🥰

Curtis :

loving your 2 vibes. I live 2 hours from Helen

Christopherpirro❌ :

I told you guys you should visit Helen

Sheila :

Did you ride the alpine coaster?

BDominguez :

Love your enthusiasm over our beautiful state of Georgia! Welcome and may your travels be a wonderful adventure!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Robin :

Go visit Nora Mill, just outside Helen. It's a historic, still operational grist mill with lots of history. They make stone ground grits and corn meal, and sell candies, jams and jellies, etc.