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Local Attractions

We are located near the vibrant town of Alpine Helen, GA in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. Within a few miles of the park, there are a number of local attractions we recommend adding to your vacation agenda.

Anna Ruby Falls National Park

Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet on the paved trail from the visitor information center. While there take a short walk on the Lion’s Eye Trail a short 0.01 mile paved hiking trail for the visually impaired with interpretive signs in both normal text and braille.

 

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Hardman Farms Historical Site

Travel through centuries of culture at Hardman Farm State Historic Site along the iconic Unicoi Turnpike. Once a Native American trail, the turnpike passes through a historic farm, linking Georgia’s earliest inhabitants with the enduring legacy of the Nichols/Hardman families, and their Nineteenth Century Italianate mansion.

 

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Alpine Helen, Georgia 

This small, Bavarian-style village of Alpine Helen is home to one of the longest-running Oktoberfest Celebrations and is turned into a Winter Wonderland during the Christmas season. It’s unique architecture and surrounding landscape has played host to a number of TV and movie sets over the year.

 

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