A French château in the North Georgia mountains? Oui, oui! Perched on a mountaintop with a view of Yonah Mountain, Creekstone Winery brings a little French flair to your #AlpineHelenGA getaway. Stop in for a tasting, stay for the scenery and if you visit on a Friday or Saturday evening, enjoy live music, too.

We hate to rush a good Oktoberfest, but… have you seen the calendar? Consider this your friendly reminder to start planning your #AlpineHelenGA holiday getaway now. HelenGA.org

DON’T MISS: The pretzel that traveled all the way from Munich! Taste the difference an Old World recipe makes in a modern day snack...all with a riverside view at Hofbräuhaus Restaurant & Pub in #AlpineHelenGA.

Woven into the fabric of #AlpineHelenGA from the very beginning, the Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center has been a part of our town's story for over five decades. Learn more about this iconic stay and how it came to be: helendorf.com/history2.

Your weekend itinerary: less itinerary. #AlpineHelenGA 📍: Helen & Back Food Tours 📍: BabyLand General Hospital 📍: Yonah Mountain Vineyards 📍: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

The authenticity of Bodensee begins in the kitchen. Establishing his culinary career in Romania, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Master Chef Aurel Prodan is sharing Old World cooking traditions in this North Georgia must-try. #AlpineHelenGA

We usually advise against clock-watching on vacation. But we’ll make an exception for the hundreds of handcrafted, vintage and modern cuckoo clocks at Bavarian Clockworks in #AlpineHelenGA. helenga.org/bavarian-clockwo…

Some stays have a story built right into their architecture. Stay unique this Oktoberfest in one of #AlpineHelenGA's most photographed landmarks, the Heidi Inn Motel right in the heart of downtown. helenga.org/heidi-motel/

We checked the calendar. It says it’s time to dust off your lederhosen, practice your polka and point the car toward #AlpineHelenGA. [@andreafrances]

From schnitzel and sauerbraten to spätzle and strudel, make a plan to taste a few authentic German dishes this Oktoberfest with a visit to the Old Bavarian Inn Restaurant in downtown #AlpineHelenGA.

Itinerary for Saturday: Follow the taps. Find your favorite spot. Raise a glass. #AlpineHelenGA

Anna Ruby and Smith Lake might be the showstoppers, but real ones know there's even more magic hidden in Unicoi State Park & Lodge's back trails, creek crossings and forest roads. Post your favorite USP spots in the comments. helenga.org/unicoi-state-par…

Cold beer, good eats. Don't overthink it y'all. Join the fun at Monday's Pub, a family-owned joint offering pool tables, live music and more. | 7934 S Main St helenga.org/mondays-pub/

More vacation. Less PTO. Weekends made easy in #AlpineHelenGA. helenga.org/things-to-do/out… [thegirlwhohikes, uhuburg, carly_briggs, zoelouiseleonard]

Don't miss the Keg Tapping tour in #AlpineHelenGA: One keg. One mallet. One big reason to raise a stein. 🍺 helenga.org/events/oktoberfe…

Before North Georgia became synonymous with vineyard views and wine weekends, someone had to believe grapes could thrive in these mountains. With a vineyard story that started in the 1970's, @HabershamWinery was one of those early believers. Raise a glass to North Georgia wine history in #AlpineHelenGA. helenga.org/habersham-winery…

From the legendary lunch date that changed the fate of the town to a heartbreaking account of star-crossed lovers from opposing tribes, learn the local lore with a visit to #AlpineHelenGA. | HelenGA.org

From leading names to locally-owned, lay your head in one of #AlpineHelenGA's first-class stays. helenga.org/lodging/hotels-m… 📍: Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center 📍: Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa 📍: Sylvan Valley Lodge & Cellars