| freebies include continental breakfast and parking. pared-back rooms come with free wi-fi and cable tv, in addition to desks and pillow-top mattresses. a 4-minute walk from helen tubing & waterpark, this simple low-rise hotel on the town's outskirts is 2 miles from the chattahoochee national forest and 7 miles from anna ruby falls. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. there's also a seasonal heated indoor pool and hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
McGhee Tyson Airport 3 hr 3
Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway (7 min)
Autumn leaf color and hiking Yonah Mountain (14 min)
Small, forested mountain with a marked route to the top, plus parking & toilets at the trailhead. North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo (21 min)
Home to exotic species & farm animals, this park features hands-on exhibits, tours & a petting zoo. Habersham Winery (11 min)
Family-owned enterprise with wine tastings, plus a shop stocking globally sourced gourmet foods. Helen Tubing & Waterpark (5 min)
Waterpark with pool, tall slides & a lazy river ride plus tubing trips down the Chattahoochee River. Dukes Creek Falls (15 min)
A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. BabyLand General Hospital (11 min)
Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being born from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store. Nacoochee Adventures (14 min)
Zip line Helton Creek Falls (39 min)
Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. Smithgall Woods State Park (12 min)
Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (17 min)
Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. North Georgia Mountains (16 min)
Hiking trails traverse these scenic mountains with lakes, rivers & waterfalls, along with wineries. Anna Ruby Falls (19 min)
Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. Hardman Farm Historic Site (19 min)
Historic site with an 1870 Italianate mansion, Indian burial mound, nature trail & visitor center. Cool River Tubing (13 min)
Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. | 
