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.

Hofer says the Georgia Mountain Coaster is an “awesome experience for all ages.” Billed as the “first alpine coaster in Georgia,” the attraction is located right in downtown Helen.