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This tiny Bavarian town is more than worth a long weekend visit.
With around 550 residents and only 2.1 square miles, it’s unquestionably tiny.
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But the steeply pitched roofs, quaint cross-gables, and colorful half-timbering make the authentic Bavarian village downright enchanting.
It looks straight out of our fairytale dreams but sits quite close to home in the mountains of Georgia.
Here are our favorite things about thissmall townthat keeps us coming back season after season.
Fly fishing in Dukes Creek.Credit:Courtesy of Alpine Helen White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Robbie Caponetto
Eat Authentic Bavarian Cuisine
The Bavarian options go beyond golden German brews and bratwurst.
(Though, that duo never disappoints.)
You’ll find the most noticeable among the many cultural spots in the center of town.
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It’s the best way to spend a summer day and beat that Georgia heat.
Festivities are full of authentic German music, cuisine, and many people wearing lederhosen.
No celebration would be complete without the annual Christmas Parade, typically held the second weekend of December.
Credit: Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
You’ll taste the town’s rich history at every step.
If you venture a little further, theValhalla Resort Hotelis complete with a rooftop bar and old European influence.
Guests can enjoy a wildlife tour or visit the spa.
Hardman Farm State Historic Site Indian Mound.Credit:Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Find serene mountain views atLucilles Mountain Top Inn and Spa.
This hidden bed-and-breakfast isnt far from town and offers gourmet breakfast and plush amenities.
Not bad for a tiny town, eh?
Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room.Credit:Courtesy of Alpine Helen White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Pick a doll at Babyland General Hospital.Credit:Courtesy of Alpine Helen White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
The view at Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn and Spa.Credit:Courtesy of Alpine Helen White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
