27 days in Athens, Helen & Birmingham Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Victoria Bryant Park and The Spa at Chateau Elan. Your inner history buff will appreciate Heritage Hall and Seney-Stovall Chapel. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Crawford W Long Museum (in Jefferson), William Harris Homestead (in Monroe) and Fort Yargo State Park (in Winder).

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens travel itinerary planner.

Atlanta to Athens is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August in Athens, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Helen.

On the 25th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and then see the interesting displays at Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Chattahoochee River, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Getting from Athens to Helen by car takes about 1.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Athens in August: high temperatures in Helen hover around 33°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Birmingham.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Doughboy Monument at DeBardeleben Park, then grab your bike and head to Oak Mountain State Park, then examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Avondale Antiques. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of 16th Street Baptist Church, then get engrossed in the history at Cullman County Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ave Maria Grotto, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Rotary Trail.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Birmingham trip maker.

Getting from Helen to Birmingham by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Helen to Birmingham. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Helen in August: high temperatures in Birmingham hover around 37°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.