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Outdoor AdventureAnna Ruby Falls
Under $25Follow a paved trail along Smith Creek to viewing platforms at the foot of twin waterfalls near Helen.
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Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald is an outdoor activity in Hiawassee, GA, part of the Chattanooga and Helen guide. Cost: under $25.
2941 Hwy 180 Spur · Hiawassee, GA
Why you should go…
Brasstown Bald is Georgia's highest point at 4,784 feet, and from the parking area you take a shuttle or walk a paved half-mile trail to the summit visitor center. Its observation deck gives 360-degree views of the Southern Appalachians, and on a clear day you can see four states. Inside, an 8,000-square-foot museum covers the mountain's natural and cultural history. Gates close during bad weather.
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