Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 38) The south’s oldest balloon event and the country’s only long-distance hot air balloon race, this year marked the 35th anniversary of the helen hot Air balloon Festival, held June 5. Photo by Mason yates savage tank TRiPs PART 2 OF 3 by ElisAbETh PARRish Helen, Ga. < i If you love the arts n Part 1 of our 3-part series, we sent you south to Atlanta and north to the Asheville area. And while city scenes are always exciting, sometimes you want a more unique experience. That’s why this time we’re sending you – again on a single tank – to Alpine Helen, Ga. and beautiful Brevard, N.C. Just two hours away, Helen, seated in the Northeast Georgia mountains, offers a touch of international charm in the Southeast. Settled first by the Cherokee Indians, then American settlers in search of gold and usable timber, Helen didn’t become the Bavarian village of today until 1968 when city planners looked for a means to resuscitate their struggling community. The entire downtown was renovated to mimic the architectural style of Southern Germany – and it’s been a hit with visitors ever since. Helen has an amazing selection of art galleries, featuring the best in regional crafts like pottery and glass blowing. Browse artists’ work or make some of your own at Mountain Crafts Co-op, Glass Mountain Gallery, Hickory Flat Pottery or Mark of the Potter. Additionally, The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia holds demonstrations the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so make sure to plan accordingly. if you’re interested in great shopping Helen’s historic downtown provides an extensive array of opportunities for those seeking unique souvenirs and gifts. The Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen offers delicious homemade treats that can be eaten onsite or given as gifts, while the Nacoochee Antique Mall houses treasures and bargains in a historic home. Other sites for the interested browser: Christmas & More, Skylake Country Store, Scarlett’s Secret – A Gone With the Wind and Civil War memorabilia emporium, Dreamcatcher Authentic Indian Arts & Crafts, Habersham Winery and the Scandinavian Import Company. 38 GreenviLLe MaGazine | JULY 2008
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