Where to eat nearby
Be sure to take asbestos rd then joe black rd into Helen, to avoid traffic if during peak times.
Sit at Bar if a wait. Excellent diverse menu. Huge portions. TVs, lots of beer options.
Fried green tomatoes, tuna app, beef tacos,
Fish and chips, and fettuccine pasta with andouille sausage are some of my favorites.
81 locals recommend
Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern
807 Edelweiss StrasseSit at Bar if a wait. Excellent diverse menu. Huge portions. TVs, lots of beer options.
Fried green tomatoes, tuna app, beef tacos,
Fish and chips, and fettuccine pasta with andouille sausage are some of my favorites.
Spice 55
705 Brucken StrasseThai is great! Sushi, too. Tell Nina I sent you.
Steaks are especially good.
Nice deck and outside seating.
56 locals recommend
Cowboys & Angels Restaurant
60 Chattahoochee StrasseSteaks are especially good.
Nice deck and outside seating.
Mully's Nacoochee Grill
7277 S Main StMusic and good food.
Salad, Trout is nice.
Closes early.
Valhalla Resort Hotel
688 Bahn InnsbruckPricing, creative dishes, nice view. Gated entrance.
I haven’t been yet but heard it was good lunch option.
10 locals recommend
Muller's Famous Fried Cheese Cafe
60 Chattahoochee StrasseI haven’t been yet but heard it was good lunch option.
the place to go for breakfast or brunch! Apple fritters, sausage gravy biscuit are my favorite.
48 locals recommend
Hofer's Bakery and Cafe
8758 N Main Stthe place to go for breakfast or brunch! Apple fritters, sausage gravy biscuit are my favorite.
Farm to table concept.
Reservations are preferred!!!
20 mins away.
23 locals recommend
Harvest Habersham
2220 Washington StFarm to table concept.
Reservations are preferred!!!
20 mins away.
Somewhat new. Attentive owner. Deviled eggs, 5 alarm salad are my fav. Has a full bar.
57 locals recommend
Clyde's Tavern and Grill
5 E Jarrard StSomewhat new. Attentive owner. Deviled eggs, 5 alarm salad are my fav. Has a full bar.
Step back in time for a simple hot dog or burger when you just need some junk food goodness and don’t forget the milk shake or ice cream cone. Prices that reflect 40 years ago.
Same owner as when I was a child.
Old bar stools and cash register.
Smith's Soda Shop
580 HwyStep back in time for a simple hot dog or burger when you just need some junk food goodness and don’t forget the milk shake or ice cream cone. Prices that reflect 40 years ago.
Same owner as when I was a child.
Old bar stools and cash register.
Sweetwater Coffee House
2242 GA-17Local vibe in Sautee area
Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House
2220 GA-17Make reservations please.
Sandwiches, quick bites and deli and unique grocery items and other gifts and such.
6 locals recommend
sheilah's village market 706.878.0099
2454 GA-17Sandwiches, quick bites and deli and unique grocery items and other gifts and such.
Creekside Deli
NacoocheeIn cleveland
There is also a rib country in Helen in river but no free parking.
7 locals recommend
Rib Country BBQ (Cleveland, Ga)
2652 US-129There is also a rib country in Helen in river but no free parking.
Good place to people watch overlooking river.
Reuben or cheese plate and a drink only!!
Horrible service.
19 locals recommend
Cafe International
8546 S Main StGood place to people watch overlooking river.
Reuben or cheese plate and a drink only!!
Horrible service.
The Troll Tavern
8590 N Main StNot the best food but nice view on river.
Good deli sandwich/combos for a quick bite.
Great German Baptist bakery for sweets, breads, quiche, cheese balls and wedding cookies!
Also has frozen meals and ice cream.
11 locals recommend
Country Bake Shoppe
951 Helen HwyGood deli sandwich/combos for a quick bite.
Great German Baptist bakery for sweets, breads, quiche, cheese balls and wedding cookies!
Also has frozen meals and ice cream.
A lot of people like their pizza.
Service is lacking
60 locals recommend
Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria
7275 S Main StA lot of people like their pizza.
Service is lacking
I love their pizza but not fond of the place itself.
Smoking section with bar but it has pool table and darts which is fun.
Slice of Helen
8252 S Main StI love their pizza but not fond of the place itself.
Smoking section with bar but it has pool table and darts which is fun.
Bodensee
64 Munich StrasseClyde's Tavern and Grill
5 E Jarrard StValhalla Resort Hotel
688 Bahn InnsbruckSightseeing
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss StrasseTour the historic home and gift shop. State owned.
Indian mound across street.
43 locals recommend
Hardman Farm Historic Site
143 GA-17Tour the historic home and gift shop. State owned.
Indian mound across street.
Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki TrailDukes Creek Falls Trail
Richard B Russell Scenic HighwayNice short hike
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls RoadArchery 🏹 and other things to do here. Also a new restaurant or bar. Lake.
75 locals recommend
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
1788 GA-356Archery 🏹 and other things to do here. Also a new restaurant or bar. Lake.
Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyLong trail!
BabyLand General Hospital
300 NOK DrCreepy and fun at the same time. Just do it. Free!
Yonah Mountain
The is a very difficult hike! Careful. Seriously.
Old Sautee Store|Old Sautee Market
2317 GA-17Sautee Nacoochee Center
283 GA-255Interesting pieces and history
Sautee Nacoochee
Go see this little area
Nacoochee Antiques
7091 S Main StZiplining option
Unicoi Zipline & Aerial Adventure Park
1788 GA-356Another ziplining place
North Georgia Zoo & Farm
2912 Paradise Valley RdDahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square NStovall Mill Covered Bridge
2617 GA-255My great grandfather Will Pardue built this bridge.
Historic White County Courthouse and Museum
1 S Main StApple Mountain Alpacas - BY APPOINTMENT
357 Birchwood DrAppt only
30 mins away
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdFar away. Afraid of Heights?
Toccoa Falls
No hike. Inside a college with gift shop.
Pretty Falls.
In Blairsville about 45mins away.
You can get into the water.
Be aware of snakes.
109 locals recommend
Helton Creek Falls
In Blairsville about 45mins away.
You can get into the water.
Be aware of snakes.
Mossy Creek Golf Course
7883 GA-254Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club
664 Bahn InnsbruckGolf nearby in Helen
MindEscapes Escape Rooms
8160 South Main StreetHave never been but heard decent things.
North Georgia Zoo & Farm
2912 Paradise Valley RdFun experience for kids
Yonah Preserve Trails
1054 Albert Reid RdBiking and Hiking
Dukes Creek Falls
Old Sautee Store|Old Sautee Market
2317 GA-17Arts & Culture
Sautee Nacoochee
Essentials
Like a Mountain Whole Foods. But Ingles and walmart is also nearby for all the regular stuff.
63 locals recommend
Betty's Country Store
18 Yonah StLike a Mountain Whole Foods. But Ingles and walmart is also nearby for all the regular stuff.
Wineries/Vineyards
Close to us
Inexpensive quick tasting. Scarlet is a good red bottle.
Gift shop.
Nice sweet ones, too.
86 locals recommend
Habersham Winery
7025 S Main StInexpensive quick tasting. Scarlet is a good red bottle.
Gift shop.
Nice sweet ones, too.
Owner uses his own grapes to make wine. Pretty place and nice people.
60 locals recommend
CeNita Vineyards and Winery
591 Dock Dorsey RdOwner uses his own grapes to make wine. Pretty place and nice people.
Cottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 US-129Nice view.
Good variety.
Sometimes music.
Serenity Cellars
265 Laurel Ridge RdVery good wine and vintner.
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SBeautiful place.
Tour of “cave”
Kaya Vineyard & Winery
5400 Town Creek RdCottage Vineyard and Winery
5050 US-129View and Wine
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SWine
CeNita Vineyards and Winery
591 Dock Dorsey RdWine
Serenity Cellars
265 Laurel Ridge RdAmazing Wine
If you like beer...take Asbestos Rd to get to it. Very close.
32 locals recommend
Tantrum Brewing Company
1939 Helen HwyIf you like beer...take Asbestos Rd to get to it. Very close.
Shopping
Village Peddler Women's Boutique and Cabin Decor
8797 N Main StJolly's Toys
8800 N Main StAlpine Olive Tree
19 E Main StHansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen
8651 N Main StVelvet's Vintage
2048 Helen HwyMountain Laurel Antique Mall
233 Friendship Church RdIngles Markets
230 US-64Regular grocery nearby
Betty's Country Store
18 Yonah StBella's On Main
5 E Jarrard StThe Lavender Cottage & Garden
53 GA-255Call to see if open.
Small collection of gone with the wind items and movie set attire. Tiny gift shop for that gone with the wind fan.
Pretty older home in Sautee
Scarlett's Secret
1902 GA-17Call to see if open.
Small collection of gone with the wind items and movie set attire. Tiny gift shop for that gone with the wind fan.
Pretty older home in Sautee
White speckled Georgia ice cream grits!
33 locals recommend
Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store
7107 S Main StWhite speckled Georgia ice cream grits!
sheilah's village market 706.878.0099
2454 GA-17Prepared foods to take home and cafe
Ingles Markets
230 US-64General Grocery Shopping and Starbucks inside
Walmart Supercenter
260 Donald E Thurmond PkwyOld Sautee Store|Old Sautee Market
2317 GA-17Oldest store
Food scene
Sweetwater Coffee House
2242 GA-17Relaxed vibe
Good sandwiches and homemade desserts, premade dinners and breads, etc. German Baptist Bakery
11 locals recommend
Country Bake Shoppe
951 Helen HwyGood sandwiches and homemade desserts, premade dinners and breads, etc. German Baptist Bakery