It was our first ever ren faire so we weren't sure what to expect. We arrived at the shuttle pick…read moreup point for the bus from the parking lot to the castle, but the line was so long that we decided to make the trek to the castle ourselves. There was a large group, which made it fun. Once we got to the lower part of the castle, we found our trek wasn't quite done yet, as we needed to hike through a field and some trails in order to get to the main part, so onward we went. By the time we arrived, we could've really used some beer or mead to parch our thirst, but we couldn't find any. All of the food and beverage vendors had really long lines, so we decided to hold off until we got back in town instead. I really enjoyed the variety of vendors selling their wares. There were so many handmade items and I found a lot to be very fairly priced. My favorite part was seeing the birds of prey in addition to just soaking in all the cool costumes people came up with. All in all, it was a fun experience but not something I'd want to do in summer when it's hot when there's so much walking involved.

Definitely a unique experience. We actually had the builder and owner give us a tour. It's was a 2…read morehour tour but we felt like we got the VIP experience. You could certainly go in, run around, look at the castle in 15 mins, but we wanted to understand the art, the reason behind the build and just learn a few things. Santa was there for pictures and it's neat that you can rent a room IN the castle. We weren't able to view those rooms but, I believe there are pictures online. Maybe we will come back and stay! You can't see the castle upon arrival, they take you in a bus up the hill so, I liked that it didn't ruin the surprise. They had little Tiaras for purchase and they give you a small prize when you complete the word puzzle they hand you. And event here would be cool. It would also be great if they had more drink or snacks for purchase but imagine that's in the works!! This was a costly project so, it will only get better!

What a great day in Helen! Jim was a fantastic tour guide with so many stories about the history of…read moreHelen. The food was really good and there was way too much. I should have brought a backpack for leftover boxes!

Great food tour to get you acquainted with the history and food of Helen! Heather was a great…read moreguide! There was a lot of food:) please go hungry:) It was about 4 hours long.

Many thanks to Caitlin for our awesome tour yesterday. She is a fount of knowledge and was so…read moreinformative as she drove us thru many of the historic sections of Athens. The architecture and history is something our group had no idea about. Thanks again and if you are considering this tour, it is definitely worth it.

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Had such a fun time with Groovy Buses! They were so accommodating when we had to make last minute…read morechanges to our reservation. We ended up switching both our location and time of pickup 2 days before and they were completely fine with it! They also were so fun! They let us connect to the aux and play our music. And also had a fun neon sign we could personalize for our ride. I would definitely ride with them again! I highly suggest them!!

Super fun time on the Groovy Bus! Highly recommended!read more

One of the best history centers I've visited. Worth a visit!!! So well done! Log cabin on site is…read morereally neat too.

Everyone was so friendly! We went for family day after the fun snow the day before. It was a cold…read moreday, but still many people showed up. We got lucky abs the museum was open and free too. Normally there is an admission fee. Family day is the second Sunday of every month. My kids did a scavenger hunt, went through the exhibits, outside to the cabins, watched the live gun show, and enjoyed the family activities in the hall. The staff dressed up and were so fun and nice. My daughter enjoyed the lady who taught them a dance. We loved dressing up in clothes from the colonal times. Plenty of seating at their outdoor amphitheater. Exhibits have many interactive stations for kids. Our visit superceded my expectations. They have their own parking lot as well. Btw, I wasn't sure if they would be open because of the snow, so I sent a message on Instagram, not expecting a reply the day, but I got a reply in less than five minutes. I was over the moon. I was so hesitant to drive the hour while uncertain if they were going to be open or not, so that was a huge relief when I got a response! That's great representation!

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

The city of Roswell has 3 preserved antebellum houses open for public tours. We stopped by all 3…read moreone Saturday afternoon in February. All are located within a 1/2-mile radius, and 2 are literally within about 200 yards of each other. Our second stop was at Barrington Hall. It is located across Hwy 120 from Bulloch Hall, a bit closer to Roswell Road. They have a small parking lot out front. Like the others, there is no fee here. We again wandered up to the house's front facade (which faces away from the parking lot towards Hwy 120) entered via the front door. The docent on duty was again friendly and just asked for our zip code and how we'd heard about the venue. You are then free to wander the house via whatever route you like. Most rooms have a sign with a 4-digit code. You call a phone number (the same one used at the other 2 houses) and enter successive codes as you proceed. For each code, there is an accompanying description of the room's historical context and of its furnishings. These mansions all seemed to follow the same basic floorplan - a central linear hallway with 2 or 3 rooms off each side and a staircase at the end. This house was a bit smaller than Bulloch Hall, but had slightly more furnishings. This home also had more of a formal garden in the back. If you only had time to tour one house of the 3, I'd still begin with Bulloch Hall. However, this place was nice to visit if you have another 30 - 45 minutes.

My sister was in town, we wanted to do something different - found this stunning home when I…read moresearched Roswell Georgia. Plenty of parking, but the signs to get to the front door could be a bit more clear (there are many doors on this gorgeous home). We entered the wrong door but the gracious woman who is a docent welcomed us warmly! She gave a grand tour of the home with many interesting stories about its former residents. The home is well maintained, plus has some actual furniture from the owners and other items representative of the era. I wish I could recall the woman's name who gave us the tour, she was amazing! How does she recall all this information? Thankful this home has been saved and taken care of-

Camp Toccoa at Currahee is the famous training area from the Stephen Ambrose book and 1st few…read moreepisodes of the HBO miniseries The Band of Brothers. The camp was used for more training post WW2 but that is the reason it is still a museum. From what I gathered, the camp is only open for 5 or 6 hours per day on weekends so you will need to plan accordingly. The camp consists of a large transport plane then several barracks. Some of the barracks are set up like they would have been in 1943, 1 is now set up to hold events and 1 was a museum/gift shop. The museum has a lot of artifacts from the guys that were here during that time. While I was in the museum a few different people came in all sweaty from running the Col. Robert Sink Memorial Trail. "3 miles up, 3 miles down". This was very famous part of the book/series, so I had to do it! Problem was it was 98 degrees, I am 50, and I am fat. Luckily you can drive it. Definitely worth going up the mountain to see the views and get an idea of what these men ran daily in combat boots and sometimes full gear. Such a cool experience and don't forget to go to the Currahee Military Museum back in town.

This is the military training ground depicted in the book and TV series Band of Brothers, and you…read morecan still see and enjoy a lot of the original camp here! It was used for various purposes after the war and gradually decreased in size and footprint until nearly totally abandoned, but in recent years they have been working to restore a portion of the camp to a near-original status. There are a couple barracks standing - one made from the original materials (if my memory serves me, they dissassembled one that was standing somewhere nearby and rebuilt it here) and one building that is made from hard materials and thus still stands. They moved their Douglass C-47 from the museum to this site so you can also see that. The Camp is gated off, but there is a sign with a phone number on the gate which you can call and someone will come let you in. They are in the process of doing a lot of renovation work on the camp and I believe they hope to have it as a functioning extension of the museum in coming years. The other neat thing about this area is you can drive around and see other old parts of the camp. There are old fire hydrants, old concrete pads, and other paraphenalia sitting all around the original camp footprint.

I really like this place. It was actually free to get in…read moreyou can just give a little donation at the door. Small Museum but the folk art face pottery is a hoot. There's a whole story about the guy who made them, he said how can something that is so ugly bring me so much money!. This is a must see if you're in the area.

A great way to get out of the elements and learn about Georgia History…read more Nancy and I love museums, we have never been to one dedicated to regional folk pottery, so we had to go while on our trip to Helen, GA. This museum is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Helen; there is plenty of parking in the lot. Entry to the museum is free; however, they accept donations. Inside, there are several rooms with a variety of art mediums displayed, many of them for sale. There is a large theatre that could be used for plays, live music, and even movies. It seems to still be in operation but could use a refresh. Another room is dedicated to a continuously running a short film about the folk artists of the area, which provides context into the family lineages behind the pottery art. The fun-factor is that the artists biggest sellers were the unique face jugs they created - some funny, some ugly, and some scary, but all of them one of a kind and beautiful in their own way. You could easily spend an hour in here exploring, viewing the art, taking photos, and reading about the history of each piece. It was a great way to escape the recent heatwave in the area and still make good use of our time. There are clean restrooms available for visitors and the volunteer staff are friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in while visiting the area.

I'll start with the good. Really great patio and food the band was super fun even though people…read moreweren't really dancing. The beer pecans and wursts were delish. The inside is very dark, but still kitschy in the best way. We went on a Saturday and had to spend $15 per person for cover. We had a pitcher of beer and then left and would come back for dinner. Dinner came and it was dead inside, but the outside was lively. We order another pitcher of beer and ask for a pitcher of water. They tell us we need to purchase bottles. I'm sorry if I pay a $15 cover per person and am ordering alcohol water should be free. That's were they are losing stars. On top of that they were a little rude when we asked for this. Seems a few bars charge for bottles water, but none of the others had a cover.

We visited this past weekend and had a great time! We went on Thursday night because I didn't want…read moreto fight any crowds. There were rows of tables and you could feel the cool air. The live music was really great and kept everyone entertained. I had one compliant and it was that only 1 beer line was open. There were a few different lines for food but 1 for beer. It seems strange to have to wait in a long line for beer when there was only one option. Otherwise it was a great time!