advise from the previous tourists

We are going to helen for the weekend. Ive already made reservations at the helendorf inn for 2 nights....is this a decent place?? What would you recommend that we do to make this a memorable trip for my 8 yr old. And the best restaraunts??

advise from the previous tourists

the hoffbrau house is excellent for supper. it%26#39;s located smack dab on the river in town. it%26#39;ll be too chilly to enjoy the river but the 8 year old can enjoy mini golf, the rock museums, glass blowers, an all that downtown helen has to offer. he%26#39;ll have a blast at the candy makers.

advise from the previous tourists

Hi dispatcher.

I have stayed at the Helendorf. It%26#39;s an older place, but very clean. It%26#39;s sort of got that 70%26#39;s feel about it... but I was very comfortable there. It%26#39;s just your basic room with two double beds. The people there are VERY friendly and helpful with suggestions and directions.

If you are going THIS weekend, then I guess tubing down the river is out of the question.

If he is an outdoorsy kinda kid, go and buy a waterfall book. There are some really beautiful trails and waterfalls in the area. My son always loved hiking around that age. (Take comfortable boots!)

Dahlonega is not too far...there you can pan for gold. (kinda cheesy, but the kids love it!)

Babyland General (birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Baby) is in Cleveland, GA not too far away as well.

don%26#39;t bother with the Hofbrau house. There are better resturants in Helen. Try Nachoochee Grill or Tuscany. The only real German resturant is the Edelweiss. It is a few miles south of town