On our return trip we stopped in Helen, GA. I'd always heard of this Bavarian styled village, but never visited. We found some really cool things to do during our afternoon here, but the town itself was a bit disappointing. Too much touristy stuff, not enough Bavaria. I told Aaron it didn't pass for a trip to the Alps.....far in the future, of course.
Super quaint coffee shop, named the Jumping Goat on the outskirts of town.
A working gristmill, still using the orginal stones that are now 139 years old!
Levi was fascinated by the workings of the mill and the owner was more than happy to explain each step to him.
The river that powers the mill.
Grits, four pounds of grits! This trip made true southerners out of my kids.
The IGA store is adorable in Helen! Certainly worth stopping in for a 'pop' or a 'coke' if you are a real southerner.
Inside the IGA
I was over the moon seeing all these working, vintage appliances and products....I love retro stuff!
Old still picture opp at Anna Ruby Falls
Its just a half mile hike they said, its easy they said! It was like walking straight up a wall! ;)
I kept taking pictures thinking it was so pretty, little did I know we hadn't reached the actual falls which were amazing!
There we go!
I want a house on a hill with views of this place!
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