7 days in Helen & Atlanta Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helen: River Rafting & Tubing (in Ocoee), Dry Falls (in Highlands) and North Georgia Canopy Tours (in Lula). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Cades Cove, take in the dramatic scenery at Anna Ruby Falls, stop by Old Sautee Store, and admire the majestic nature at Unicoi State Park.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Helen vacation planner.

Austin to Helen is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Helen is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Austin in May: high temperatures in Helen hover around 78°F and lows are around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Atlanta.

Atlanta is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Atlanta Botanical Garden, make a trip to National Center for Civil and Human Rights, examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Atlanta road trip app.

Traveling by car from Helen to Atlanta takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Helen in June, expect a bit warmer with lows of 70°F in Atlanta. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.