Located in the Alpine Model Railroad Museum in Helen, GA, Charlemagne's Kingdom is the only one of its kind in the United States. Meticulously created by Willi and Judi Lindhorst, the train set depicts modern German architecture while paying tribute to Charlemagne's rule in the 700's. This beautiful model train station is their love letter to Willi's homeland and its people, along with its culture and customs. In fact, Willi can trace his lineage directly back to Charlemagne, so it makes sense that he would want to honor his ancestors in some way. As many people know, there are a great variety of Helen GA attractions from which to choose. Some visit for the nearby state parks and whitewater rafting. Others come to enjoy the look of the Alpine village of Helen and then partake in a little hiking. All of these things can be found near Helen GA, so it's no surprise that visitors rave about the area. What might come as a surprise, however, is one of the best kept secrets of things to do in Helen GA: that would be to visit a fantastic and beautifully constructed model railway.
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