While most visitors to Georgia might immediately think of Dahlonega or Blue Ridge as the towns of check out during Christmastime, there is another tiny gem worth taking a trip to. This entire town becomes a holiday wonderland for all who visit, each year getting better and better than the last. If you need a last minute getaway to get you into the holiday spirit, add this one town to your agenda.
As if Alpine Helen doesn’t resemble a storybook town enough, as soon as it gets all dolled up for Christmas it becomes a magical winter wonderland every year.
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This picture-perfect town becomes a truly special place, which some even consider to be the epitome of a winter town experience.
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When Alpine Helen is all lit up and decorated for the holidays it is almost like stepping into a life-sized gingerbread village.
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Walking up and down the streets, popping in and out of shops is the perfect way to spend a weekend—and even get some last minute shopping done!
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You can find some true wintertime treats within some of the shop bakeries around town…
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…or grab a few Alpine delicacies that represent the small German town in an unofficial way.
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But it’s not just Helen that gets into the holidays, the neighboring town of Cleveland celebrates just their own traditions in the same festive fashion.
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You can create an entire winter weekend adventure throughout Helen if you’re looking for a unique way to usher in the holidays.
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The little pockets of festivity that are scattered throughout town truly elevate Alpine into being a winter wonderland.
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And if you visit after a light dusting of snow?! Well that’s just an entirely different yet wonderful story.
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Have you ever visited Alpine, Helen during the holidays before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!
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