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.

According to recent riders, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a fun and exhilarating attraction, especially for thrill-seekers who love traditional roller coasters. The sleds max out at 27 mph ...