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singing dogs, wallabies and kangaroos, primates, and otters. There is
                                                                                                                             also a petting farm filled with adorable farm animals.

                                                                                                                             The Safari Park is home to the Safari Drive Through. This drive
                                                                                                                             includes up-close views of water buffalo, wildebeests, warthogs,
                                                                                                                             camels, llamas, zebra, and bison. You never have to leave your vehicle.
      Things To Do                                                                                                           Day 3
                                                                                                                               2754 Paradise Valley Road | Cleveland, GA 30528
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                                                                                                                             Explore one of Georgia’s most beautiful waterfalls and wrap up the day
                                                                                                                             with a glass of wine at one of White County’s famous vineyards. Pick
                                                                                                                             your favorite on pages 19-20.

                                                                                                                             Anna Ruby Falls
                                                                                                                             Anna Ruby Falls lies in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest
                           Things To Do                                                                                      lot. Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction of Curtis and York Creeks.
                                                                                                                             and is an invigorating 30-minute walk from the accessible parking
                                                                                                                             Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek 50 feet to form the twin
                                                                                                                             waterfalls known as Anna Ruby Falls.

                                                                                                                             A paved 0.4-mile footpath leads from the parking lot to the base of
                                          EXPLORE WHITE COUNTY                                                               the falls. Walking is easy to moderate, although a steep incline occurs
                                                                                                                             in spots. Benches are provided along the way. Walking shoes are
                                                                                                                             recommended since the trail can be wet and slippery.
         A           long weekend in White     Long Weekend                         Headwaters Outpost                         706-878-1448
                                                                                                                               3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road | Helen, GA 30545
                                                    The
                                                   The
                                                Long Weekend
                                                                                    112 Poplar Stump Road | Helen, GA 30545
                                               Long Weekend
                     County is wonderful, but
                                                                                    706-878-9471 | coolriveradventures.com
                     there are so many options
                     for entertainment, shopping,
                     dining, and outdoor
                                                                                  Visit Helen Tubing and Waterpark for a
          adventure, you will discover you may want                               Helen Tubing and Waterpark
          to stay a little longer. Whether it’s a relaxing   Day 1                fun-filled day slam packed with adventure!
          couple of days or a longer, extended vacation,                          Enjoy exciting family time and recreation in
          White County has the goods to keep your   Start your sojourn with a day shooting the   Alpine Helen with a waterpark or shooting
          family coming back year after year, or maybe   “Hooch” followed by shopping and dining in   the “Hooch.”
          even staying here for good. This itinerary is   downtown Helen.           222 Edelweiss Strasse
          just a sample of the plethora of opportunities                            Helen, GA 30545
          available in White County. For more to do,   Cool River Tubing and Adventures  706-878-7465
          keep reading.                       Georgia sunshine, Chattahoochee headwaters,   helentubing.com
                                              and Appalachian foothills – Cool River’s
                                              mission is to provide safe and memorable
                                              outdoor experiences. Their adventures   Day 2
            Historic Courthouse Museum        showcase the beauty of the Southern
                                              Appalachian outdoors within the storybook   See wild animals up close, then enjoy a meal
                                              charm of Georgia’s Alpine Village.   at one of the chef-driven local restaurants in
                                                                                  downtown Cleveland.
                                              Through professional services and
                                              facilities, Cool River makes it simple for   North Georgia Wildlife
                                              families and friends to Shoot the “Hooch,”   Park and Safari Park
                                              relax, and enjoy being outside together. Cool   North Georgia Wildlife Park and Safari Park
                                              River is the only company in Helen with two   is more than a zoo – it’s an adventure! In
                                              tubing trip options, a one-hour float and a   fact, it’s two adventures, because it is two
                                              two-hour float. The aerial adventure park at
                                              Headwaters Outpost offers zip lines that take   parks. The Wildlife Park specializes in animal
                                              you soaring over the Chattahoochee River,   encounters, including hands-on encounters
                                              three aerial adventure courses, and a four-lane   with sloths, otters, wolves, and kangaroos.
                                              climbing wall.                      Guests can also take a wildlife walk, on which
                                               Chattahoochee Outpost              professional animal educators will guide you
                                               590 Edelweiss Strasse | Helen, GA 30545  on an educational tour of some of the park’s
                                               706-878-2665 | coolrivertubing.com  favorite exotic animals, such as lynx, wolves,
          4                                               White County Community Guide | 706-865-5356 | WhiteCountyChamber.org
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