Last weekend, the hubs and I were able to sneak away for a quick overnight trip to Helen, GA. My in-laws kept the kiddos and we enjoyed having some kid-free time to explore and relax! I’ve really been needing a break lately from the monotony of motherhood – the never-ending clean, drive, play, wipe, cook, argue, repeat!
Helen is a cute, quaint little German-themed town in North Georgia. It was a bigger tourist destination back in the 80’s, but these days it’s pretty quiet. Although it still can get crowded during the weekend! We love Helen because it’s a quick drive from Atlanta, and it has some beautiful scenic places to explore along the river, along with a few great places to hike.
After dumping…er…dropping the kids off with my in-laws, we headed up to Helen and checked in at the hotel. We’ve stayed at a few places around town, but this time we tried out the Hampton Inn. It was clean and newly renovated, and we had a beautiful view of the river from our balcony!
Another thing I love about Helen is that it’s small enough that you can pretty much walk everywhere. After checking in the hotel, we strolled through town to one of our favorite places to eat, The Troll Tavern. It’s the perfect place for a cold drink and some tasty German food. We love eating here during the summer. If you sit outside, you can watch people tubing down the river. The perfect spot for people watching!
