A family rides down the Georgia Mountain Coaster in May. The Helen coaster opened in mid-May and will be open most weekends in the summer while construction continues at the business. Photo courtesy ...

One of Helen's favorite sources of family fun is the Georgia Mountain Coaster, the state's first alpine mountain coaster.

The first alpine coaster in Georgia is located in downtown Helen. You can ride alone or with a friend. To drive the cart, you must be at least 54 inches tall; children must be 3 or older and at ...

Billed as the “first alpine coaster in Georgia,” the attraction is located right in downtown Helen. Since riders control their own speed, this is a fun ride for thrill-seekers and those with ...