Helen provides visitors a place to enjoy a wide choice of activities.  Also, it has more than 200 specialty and import shops.  Its restaurants include German, Italian, Mexican, barbecue, buffets, seafood, steak, ice cream parlors, delis, sandwich shops, and coffee shops.  Further, 1100 quality rooms are located in Helen, with many cabins, chalets, B&Bs, lodges, and inns nearby.  Many of these lodging options offer cozy fireplaces and hot tubs or Jacuzzis.  Finally, Helen has a day spa, health food store, pharmacy and nail salon.

Outdoor Activities
 Hiking & bird watching
  State Parks & historical sites
  Dazzling waterfalls
  Trout fishing
  Canoeing & rafting
  Tubing & waterslides
  Biking & mountain biking
  Gold & gem panning
  Golfing & miniature golfing
  Horseback riding
  Swimming
  Picnic areas
  Amusement parks
  Horse drawn carriages
  Zip Lining

Indoor Activities
  Museums
  Babyland/Cabbage Patch Kids
  Bowling
  Oktoberfest
  Cottage industry tours:
           -candy making
           -glass blowing
           -candle carving
           -pottery making
           -wine tasting