Located in Central Texas just 30 miles (48 km) away from Austin, Georgetown is a charming historic city with a warm, small-town vibe and a modern outlook. Elegant Victorian-era buildings line the city’s main square, dubbed as “The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.” You will love the experience of walking along the wonderfully preserved historic buildings that now have chic boutiques, restaurants, stores, and cafes. Georgetown is also home to gorgeous outdoors with beautiful parks and natural wonders. Known as the Red Poppy Capital, the city bursts into vibrant red in April when poppies found across the city bloom. As you can see, a visit to the city of Georgetown gives you a chance to enjoy a wonderful variety of experiences! Find out the best things to do in Georgetown, Texas and appreciate its charms and beauty.
1. Learn about the region's history at Williamson Museum
Housed inside an old bank building (with a vault door you can open!), this small but engaging museum traces the history of Williamson County. Several exhibits showcase various facets of the city of Georgetown as well as the county itself as it evolved through the ages. Interactive zones have been included for a hands-on experience. In addition to special events like Civil War cemetery tours, you can also join in the museum’s guided tours of the city’s landmark Williamson County Courthouse. Don’t forget to get your photo-op with the city’s namesake “Three-Legged Willie” statue out in front!
Williamson Museum Georgetown Square
Address: 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
Website: Williamson Museum Georgetown Square
Opening hours: Sat: 10am - 5pm; Wed - Fri: 12pm - 5pm (closed on from Sun - Tue)
Price: Free admission
2. Swim to your heart's content in Blue Hole Park
This lagoon off San Gabriel River offers a refreshing break from the city’s bustle. A family-friendly swim hole, at Blue Hole Park you can enjoy hours of fun swimming, fishing, sunbathing, or simply relaxing in the lush surroundings. Stroll down the walkway alongside the river or chill under the mini waterfalls that you can see on the river.
Blue Hole Park
Address: 100 Blue Hole Park, Georgetown
Website: Blue Hole Park
Opening hours: 5am - 10pm (daily)
3. Book a night of bowling at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
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Looking for an exciting family outing option? Consider Mel’s Lone Star Lanes where in addition to 40 lanes of bowling, you have arcade games, darts as well as party rooms. Known for its clean lanes and efficient services, the bowling alley is a popular hangout spot for families and large groups. Kids enjoy bowling here thanks to every lane featuring bumper bowling. For awesome food and snacks, there’s CJ’s Sports Bar where you’ll get the best of Texan cuisine plus a great atmosphere for watching sports - high definition televisions, beers on tap, and games of poker!
Mel's Lone Star Lanes
Address: 1010 N Austin Ave, Georgetown
Website: Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
Opening hours: Sun: 11am - 11pm; Mon - Tue: 9am - 11pm; Wed - Fri: 9am - 12am; Sat: 9am - 1am
Price: From 4 USD
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4. Head to Boomtown Escapes for some offbeat fun
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Spend an evening with friends or families challenging yourself to break out of one of Boomtown’s escape rooms. Boomtown Escape offers three historically-themed escape rooms - The Saloon, The Schoolhouse, and The Candy Shop - where you and your group will need to solve puzzles to escape out of the room you are locked in. If that’s not what interests you then there’s also a game lounge where you can play board games and relax with a drink.
Boomtown Escapes
Address: 215 W 8th St, Georgetown
Website: Boomtown Escapes
Opening hours: Sat: 12pm - 8pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm (closed from Mon - Fri)
5. Plan a visit to San Jose Park for your kids to play in the water
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This public park is the perfect solution for kids looking to cool off on a hot summer day! While the park comes with a host of facilities, the top highlight is the 1,656 square-foot (153 sq. metres) water play area which has a ton of play features including a spray archway, a shower tunnel, and a pole that spins and sprays water. Additional facilities include picnic spots, a pavilion, and sports amenities.
San Jose Park
Address: 1707 San Jose St, Georgetown
Website: San Jose Park
Opening hours: 9am - 8pm (daily)
6. Get a taste of country life with a visit to Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
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There’s so much to do in this charming farm! From petting zoos, fruit picking, pony rides, facilities like a maze and play areas with swings and jump pads, the range of options that this working farm offers will leave you and your kids thrilled. Ideal for family outings, the farm is a wonderful way to get close to nature and enjoy simple pleasures like feeding animals or picking fruits.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Address: 14400 East State Highway 29, Georgetown
Website: Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 9am - 6pm (closed from Mon - Fri)
Price: Fall: 16 USD; Spring & Summer: 12 USD
7. Delve into local art at Georgetown Art Center
Located in the historic square in downtown Georgetown, this art center seeks to make art more accessible to all. Along with art shows and exhibitions (that are accompanied by artist talks), Georgetown Art Center also organises themed events, special programs for kids, and annual art shows across a variety of mediums. Spend some time admiring the building itself as it was the original firehouse of the city, and still retains several of the original features.
Georgetown Art Center
Address: 816 S Main St, Georgetown
Website: Georgetown Art Center
Opening hours: Sun: 1pm - 5pm; Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm
8. Attend a musical show at Georgetown Palace Theatre
This vintage theatre complex with a distinct Art Deco styling is today a community center for live theatre performances. Musicals, plays, and other shows are regularly hosted here showcasing local talent. It is also well-known for its theatre classes and summer camps for kids and young adults.
Georgetown Palace Theatre
Address: 810 S Austin Ave, Georgetown
Website: Georgetown Palace Theatre
9. Enjoy a movie and the old-world charm of City Lights Georgetown
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This movie theatre is a part of a family-owned Texan chain and will take you back in time with its retro vibe. The theatre has 10 screens that typically brings the latest movies. Though lacking in plush interiors, it offers comfy seating with yummy food options. Other entertainment options include an arcade for the kids.
City Lights Georgetown
Address: 420 Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown
Website: City Lights Georgetown
10. Explore the rich collection of Georgetown Public Library
More than just a library, Georgetown Public Library offers a multitude of facilities both to relax and to study. Spread across three floors, you will find the library on the first floor where you can read, play video games, or listen to music. The second floor contains a bookstore where you can buy books and movies at discounted rates. Intriguing and eye-catching artworks are spread across the premises that change frequently so keep an eye out for new pieces! The library also has an on-site cafe for the times you are in need of refreshments.
Georgetown Public Library
Address: 402 W 8th St, Georgetown
Website: Georgetown Public Library
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm; Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm
11. Go ghost hunting at Old Williamson County Jail
This imposing jail house was built in 1888 on the grounds of Williamson County Courthouse to hold hardened criminals. Featuring a classical French Bastille styling, this historical building looks like a fortress with its sturdy limestone walls and crenellated parapets. Operated for nearly 100 years it has held numerous notorious criminals over the years. With its oppressive, brooding air and chilling history, it’s not surprising that the jail has a reputation of being haunted. Join in on one of the haunted tours offered around Halloween to see if you can experience its eerie atmosphere yourself!
Old Williamson County Jail
Address: Old Williamson County Jail, 312 S Main Street, Georgetown
Website: Old Williamson County Jail
12. Relish scrumptious local cuisine at Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
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Head to this local favourite restaurant that serves delicious Mexican-inspired Southwestern cuisine. Its farm-to-table philosophy ensures that Blue Corn Harvest serves creatively presented dishes using locally produced fresh and flavourful ingredients. The menu covers a diverse range of dishes from seafood to classical Texan ones. Try their enchiladas, mac n’ cheese and their house margaritas. Book ahead for reservations as the restaurant is perpetually busy.
Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill
Address: 212 W 7th St, Georgetown
Website: Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9.30pm; Fri: 11am - 10.30pm; Sat:10am - 10.30pm; Sun: 9am - 9pm
13. Play a round of golf at the picturesque Cowan Creek Golf Club
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Set amid green rolling hills, this well-landscaped golf course is par 72 with 18 holes. Its open layout with forgiving fairways welcomes novice players but there are several challenges like blind shots, elevated greens, and tees over water that keep it interesting for expert players, too. Of course, it also has five sets of tees adjusting for skill levels that add to its charm. Aesthetically pleasing and verdant, this course is a great place to unwind and also catch sight of local wildlife!
Cowan Creek Golf Club
Address: 1433 Cool Spring Way, Georgetown
Website: Cowan Creek Golf Club
Price: From 28 USD
14. Honour the matyrs at Veteran's Memorial Plaza
Located inside the retirement community Sun City Texas, this memorial pays tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. The plaza includes two walls that cumulatively has around 4,000 engraved bricks as well as 9 granite plates that are inscribed with the names of veterans who have served in various wars. Two major events held here annually are the Memorial Day and Veterans Day which are open to the public.
Veteran's Memorial Plaza
Address: 2 Texas Dr, Georgetown
Website: Veteran’s Memorial Plaza
15. Indulge yourself with a massage session at Spa Luxe
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This luxury spa center offers a welcome break from the strain of daily life. Step into this professional, ultra-modern centre staffed with trained specialists and enjoy a variety of services from facial care to deep tissue massages and nail services. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming with careful attention to your needs.
Spa Luxe
Address: 1500 Rivery Blvd, Ste 300, Georgetown
Website: Spa Luxe
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 7pm; Sat: 9am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm
16. Enjoy San Gabriel Park's lovely landscapes
This 180-acre (73 ha) park is a serene oasis of green in the middle of Georgetown. Situated by San Gabriel River, the park offers a fantastic range of facilities - playgrounds, nature trails, biking paths, skateboard areas as well as large groves of centuries-old trees to picnic under. There’s even a nine-hole disc golf course! You can also fish or swim in the river or even head out to the famed Blue Hole which is located nearby.
San Gabriel Park
Address: 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
Website: San Gabriel Park
Opening hours: 5am - 10pm (daily)
17. Marvel at the rock formations at Inner Space Cavern
Go deep underground (69 feet/21 metres) and explore the mysterious caves of Inner Space Cavern. This cave system is the fourth largest cavern in Texas and features a complex network of passages and caves. Walk on a paved pathway through the caves admiring fantastical rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites as well as large pillars, a few of which are highlighted with eye-catching lighting. You will be led by a trained and knowledgeable guide who’ll offer interesting insights and point out standout formations. Tours are available at three different difficulty levels so choose as per your fitness and interest levels. No reservations are required but remember to wear good comfortable shoes.
Inner Space Cavern
Address: 4200 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown
Website: Inner Space Cavern
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm; Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sat: 11am - 5pm
Price: 21 USD
18. Check out local wines at Grape Creek On the Square - Georgetown
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Posted by Grape Creek On The Square on Monday, November 16, 2020
Located in Georgetown’s historic downtown and overlooking the courthouse, On the Square is local winery Grape Creek Winery’s tasting lounge in the city. Hosted by warm and welcoming staff, you can try out wines of Grape Creek’s award-winning range. Based on your stated preferences, the staff will recommend a few wines which you can savour and enjoy seated inside or outside on the patio that often offers live music on weekends. You can also join their club which grants you access to an exclusive space upstairs as well as two free wine glasses per month.
Grape Creek On the Square
Address: 101 W. 7th St, Georgetown
Website: Grape Creek On the Square
Opening hours: Sun: 12pm - 5pm; Mon - Sat: 12pm - 6.30pm
19. Head to Wolf Ranch Town Center for some retail therapy
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Spend an entire day exploring this open-air shopping mall that combines a great mix of retail stores, restaurants, cafes and services like spas and fitness centres. The mall offers a pleasant scenic setting with ponds and walking trails. Be sure to check out the Farmers Market that comes up every weekend in the parking lot.
Wolf Ranch Town Center
Address: 1015 W University Ave, Georgetown
Website: Wolf Ranch Town Center
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 6pm
20. Allow your kids to explore Creative Playscape's cool features
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This playground is a magical place for kids to have fun and let their hair down. Safely enclosed, the play zone features a great variety of entertaining play equipment - swings, slides, tunnels, towers, climbing rocks, ladders and much more - that can engage kids for hours! There are several shaded spots for parents to relax and watch their kids. Amenities like restrooms and water fountains are available, and San Gabriel Park is nearby if you want to make a day of it.
Creative Playscape
Address: 1003 N Austin Ave, Georgetown
Website: Creative Playscape
Opening hours: 5am - 10pm (daily)
21. Let your dogs frolic in Bark Park
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This large and verdant dog park with plenty of shade is the perfect place for you and your dog to enjoy a day out. The park is split into two sections - one for large dogs and another for small (under 30 pounds/13 kgs). Additionally, there is an agility course where the dogs can be trained. Facilities available here include several drinking fountains for both animals and humans as well as Mutt Mitt Stations with doggie poop bags, plus numerous benches for people to relax.
Bark Park
Address: 151 Holly St., Georgetown
Website: Bark Park
Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)
Enjoy Georgetown's small-town charms
Georgetown’s epicentre for fun is the Square! Every Friday live music concerts are held on the grounds of the County Courthouse and every second Saturday it gets converted to an open-air market where you can check out local crafts and enjoy local food! The square is particularly a sight to behold during Christmas when it is beautifully lit up. So even as you explore the different options for things to do in Georgetown, Texas keep an eye out on what’s happening in the square as well!
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