4 days in Tallulah Falls & Helen Itinerary

Tallulah Falls is a town in Habersham and Rabun counties in the U.S. state of Georgia near the Tallulah River. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Shortline Trail (Tallulah Falls Rail-Trail) and then take in the dramatic natural features at Tallulah Gorge State Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Tallulah Falls road trip planner.

Orlando to Tallulah Falls is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Orlando in January: high temperatures in Tallulah Falls hover around 54°F and lows are around 34°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Helen.

A taste of Bavaria right in the heart of Georgia's "Historic High Country," Helen houses just 400 residents but hosts over 200 shops that sell everything from handmade sweaters to Christmas ornaments.

Helen is known for nature, shopping, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Anna Ruby Falls, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, awaken your taste buds at VIP Southern Tours, and stop by Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Helen online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Tallulah Falls to Helen by car takes about an hour. Traveling from Tallulah Falls in January, expect Helen to be slightly colder, temps between 47°F and 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel back home.