Helen is a town in the Blue Ridge Mountains by the Chattahoochee River of northeast Georgia that re-created itself as a tourist attraction by turning itself into an alpine village. The town has many German-themed events, such as Oktoberfest and Volksmarch, and restaurants also serve German food. However, the town still maintains its Southern touch with other restaurants offering traditional Southern country meals. If you're looking to golf, the Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-7 public course, is the only golf course in town. If you prefer to travel with your dog, there are several hotels in Helen that allow pets.
Econo Lodge
The Econo Lodge only allows small dogs that are no more than 20 pounds. The hotel charges $20 per night per pet as of October 2009. The hotel's 56 rooms include microwave ovens, refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, and cable television. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and free parking that includes space for trucks and buses. The Econo Lodge offers a free breakfast and free coffee every day and a free newspaper on weekdays.
Econo Lodge
101 Edelweiss Strasse
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-8000
econolodge.com
Motel 6
The Motel 6 allows all pets to stay for free. The 48 rooms include cable television with expanded channels, high-speed Internet access, a kitchenette and air conditioning. The hotel also has an outdoor pool. Motel 6 allows kids to stay for free and offers free morning coffee, a free newspaper each day and free local calls as well.
Motel 6
8171 State Route 75
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-8888
motel6.com
Quality Inn
The Quality Inn allows just one small dog (no more than 20 pounds) to stay with you and charges $20 per night. The 36 rooms include cable television, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning with individual controls, microwave ovens and refrigerators. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and free parking. A free continental breakfast is served each morning. Coffee is always free.
Quality Inn
15 Yonah St.
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-2268
qualityinn.com
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