Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, Sautee Nacoochee Valley is know as "the Most Beautiful Valley in the State."
Hike the Yonah Mountain Trail through a rocky, wildflower-filled forest. Hike the Jones Bridge Park Trail on the Chattahoochee River to the remains of an old, heisted bridge. Discover other secluded trails and moments along the way. Braving these trails gives the best views.
Yonah Mountain Trail HikingDuke Creek Falls TrailRaven Cliff FallsYonah Mountain Vineyards is a two-hundred acre family winery located on the southeastern base of iconic Yonah Mountain. Since 1996, VIP Tours has catered to create a lasting experience for all our guests. Any connoisseur will love these world class wine facilities.
Yonah Mountain SiteVIP Southern Wine ToursCome tour our gourd museum, retail shops, and beautiful grounds. Buildings are handicap-accessible. Located five miles from Helen in the mountains of beautiful Northeast Georgia, we’re the oldest retail gourdcrafting business in the United States!
The Gourd Place SiteFor 35 years, this area has been home to a vital institution which has nurtured the local community in many ways. The Sautee Nacoochee Center offers its programs in support of the creative arts and to bind the community together in friendship and understanding.
Sauttee Nacoochee CenterHere at the Old Sautee Store, founded in 1872, we continue the long tradition of good olde country hospitality. We believe that when you visit us online or in the store you deserve the kind of hearty welcome that just came naturally to folks when times were a little simpler.
Sautee Store SiteSmithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch and release fishing.
Smithgall Woods SiteSunburst offers guided trail rides into the Chattahoochee National Forest on 4000 acres of beautiful mountain trails. Rides are suitable for any experience level, and riders 7 years and older ride on their own horse.
Sunburst Stables SiteThe Helen Waterpark is fun for all ages especially the little ones. Large slides that will take you around turns down long shoots and into a splash at the end. Have your picture taken as you plunge into the wading pool. No matter your age you will enjoy the Helen Waterpark!
Helen Tubing SiteThe Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound at Hardman Farm is perhaps the best known feature of Hardman Farm, located just south of Helen in White County. The gazebo-topped mound and cow pasture is a favorite landmark in north Georgia with exceptional ties to Native American history.
Hardman Farm