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Bavarian-themed Helen, Georgia
Back in the 1960’s, the local leaders of a dwindling logging town in north Georgia came up with a great idea. They decided to recreate a Bavarian town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps. In 1969, it became the law in Helen — your building must look like it’s made from gingerbread. Since that rule went into effect, Helen has transformed itself into a tourist trap of sorts. There are German bakeries selling pretzels and restaurants serving up bratwurst and sauerkraut. Bavarian-themed stores are packed with souvenirs. It’s all authentic enough to draw big crowds of visitors from Atlanta […]
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