9 US Cities That Will Make You Feel Like You're in Europe

To bring tourists to the area, Helen, GA, was transformed into an alpine village in the 1960s. Just 90 minutes from Atlanta, the Bavarian town is set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning hotels and rustic cabins are among the accommodations in the area, while authentic dining — schnitzel, pretzels, sausages, and craft beers — is part of what keeps people coming back.