| within 5 minutes' walk of the town's restaurants and shops is this bavarian-style hotel, which is also 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 2 miles from helen tubing & waterpark and 1. luxury suites include separate living areas, wet bars, jacuzzis and private balconies. some have balconies overlooking the river, as well as coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. the hotel features an indoor heated pool, a casual mexican restaurant and bavarian craft and gift shops. 4 miles from habersham winery. the hotel has 7,600 sq ft of meeting space. with exposed beams and muted tones, the rooms have a refined rustic style, and all feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi
McGhee Tyson Airport 3 hr
Dukes Creek Falls (12 min)
A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. Smithgall Woods State Park (9 min)
Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. Cool River Tubing (11 min)
Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. BabyLand General Hospital (13 min)
Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Yonah Mountain (15 min)
Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. Hardman Farm Historic Site (4 min)
Historic site with an 1870 Italianate mansion, Indian burial mound, nature trail & visitor center. Helton Creek Falls (36 min)
Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. Habersham Winery (3 min)
Family-owned enterprise with wine tastings, plus a shop stocking globally sourced gourmet foods. Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway (4 min)
Autumn leaf color and hiking Raven Cliff Falls Trail (14 min)
Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. Anna Ruby Falls (16 min)
Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. Vogel State Park (37 min)
Popular park with a 22-acre lake, multiple hiking trails & a museum plus cottages & campsites. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (18 min)
Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. Blood Mountain (36 min)
Tallest Georgia peak on the Appalachian Trail, with waterfalls, hiking trails & recreational areas. North Georgia Mountains (16 min)
Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. | 
