Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway, Helen

Name: Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway
Address: Helen, United States

#7 among attractions in Helen

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The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in the U.S. state of Georgia that includes parts of Georgia State Route 17, SR 75, SR 180, and SR 75 Alternate, as well as the entire length of SR 348. ()

Coordinates: 34°42'48"N, 83°44'44"W

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Helen United States

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Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anna Ruby Falls, Wildcat Mountain, Nora Mill Dam, Stovall Mill Covered Bridge.

3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Anna Ruby Falls, Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
94 min walk • Anna Ruby Falls is located near Unicoi State Park in White County near Helen, Georgia. The waterfall is accessible via a half mile paved trail from a public use area with a small admittance charge.
5.3 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildcat Mountain, Raven Cliffs Wilderness
137 min walk • Wildcat Mountain, with an elevation of 3,760 feet, has the distinction of being the highest peak in White County, Georgia, United States but not the highest point in the county. The boundary line between White County and Towns County bisects Tray Mountain, but leaves the summit of the mountain in Towns County.
2.5 miSE
Shopping, Dam
Nora Mill Dam, Helen
63 min walk • Nora Mill Dam is a log dam about one mile or 1.5 km south of Helen, Georgia on the Chattahoochee River. The dam was built in 1824, and there is still a working grist mill at the site.
5 miE
Bridge
Stovall Mill Covered Bridge, Helen
128 min walk • The Stovall Mill Covered Bridge is the smallest covered bridge in Georgia. Built in 1895, it is one-lane wide, 33 feet long, and made of wood. It spans Chickamauga Creek in White County and is located near State Route 255. The bridge is currently owned by the White County Historical Society.
5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Horsetrough Falls, Helen
152 min walk • Horsetrough Falls, 300 feet below Chattahoochee Gap on Coon's Den Ridge, are located on one of the flanks of Horsetrough Mountain in Union County, Georgia, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
2.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Dukes Creek, Helen
68 min walk • Dukes Creek is the creek in White County, Georgia, on which gold was found in 1828. The discovery of gold in White County and neighboring Lumpkin County led to the Georgia Gold Rush. The creek is approximately 8.76 miles long.
2.4 miSE
34°41'28"N • 83°42'48"W
The Willows Pottery, Helen
61 min walk • Shopping centre, Museum, Art gallery

Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway, Helen

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Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Anna Ruby Falls, Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest

Wildcat Mountain, Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Nora Mill Dam, Helen

Stovall Mill Covered Bridge, Helen

Horsetrough Falls, Helen

Dukes Creek, Helen

The Willows Pottery, Helen