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.

Helen, Georgia, has a population of just 430 ... and at least 38 inches tall to ride the coaster. The Georgia Mountain Coaster winds through trees at upward of 28 mph, and each car allows you ...