Hickory Woods
Towns
Helen, GA is a Bavarian-style mountain town that is a great place to visit for local shopping, German cuisine, and sightseeing! Famous for Oktoberfest, but we actually prefer the off-season!
500 locals recommend
Helen
Helen, GA is a Bavarian-style mountain town that is a great place to visit for local shopping, German cuisine, and sightseeing! Famous for Oktoberfest, but we actually prefer the off-season!
Cleveland
Nearby town center with restaurants and shops.
Food scene
Cafe International
8546 S Main StBest Reuben of all time!
Right on the river, this is our favorite dinner spot for German food.
25 locals recommend
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Pub
9001 N Main StRight on the river, this is our favorite dinner spot for German food.
German bakery and restaurant! We love going for breakfast or lunch, but note that they don’t seat people between 11 AM- 12:30 PM.
48 locals recommend
Hofer's Bakery and Cafe
8758 N Main StGerman bakery and restaurant! We love going for breakfast or lunch, but note that they don’t seat people between 11 AM- 12:30 PM.
Candy shop! One of our traditions is stopping by here to get fudge. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, it’s worth stepping in for the smell!
20 locals recommend
Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen
8651 N Main StCandy shop! One of our traditions is stopping by here to get fudge. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, it’s worth stepping in for the smell!
Cute, local deli with soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and sides!
17 locals recommend
Creekside Deli
NacoocheeCute, local deli with soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and sides!
Local coffee shop and mead tasting room with scenic mountain views. Live music every weekend at the Cleveland location.
26 locals recommend
Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters and Tasting Room
2404 Helen HwyLocal coffee shop and mead tasting room with scenic mountain views. Live music every weekend at the Cleveland location.
Wineries
This is our favorite local winery! California-style wines in a gorgeous North Georgia setting. If you like red wine, we recommend Genesis!
113 locals recommend
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1717 Hwy 255 SThis is our favorite local winery! California-style wines in a gorgeous North Georgia setting. If you like red wine, we recommend Genesis!
Winery with pastoral views featuring wines typical of the North Georgia region.
60 locals recommend
CeNita Vineyards and Winery
591 Dock Dorsey RdWinery with pastoral views featuring wines typical of the North Georgia region.
Hiking
Our favorite local hike! 5.8 miles, out-and-back, with a waterfall at the end! You can climb up to the top of the falls if you dare!
82 locals recommend
Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic HwyOur favorite local hike! 5.8 miles, out-and-back, with a waterfall at the end! You can climb up to the top of the falls if you dare!