Welcome to the charming town of Georgetown, where historic elegance meets small-town warmth. Our Neighborhood Guide invites you to explore the cobblestone streets, preserved architecture, and the genuine hospitality that define this Texan gem.
Discover the quaint shops and local boutiques that line the historic downtown square, a hub for community gatherings and cultural events. Georgetown exudes a sense of nostalgia, with its Victorian-era homes, vintage storefronts, and a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of a bygone era.
Explore the natural beauty of the San Gabriel River, meander through the scenic Blue Hole Park, and soak in the tranquility of the Williamson County Courthouse Square. As a thriving community with a rich cultural scene, Georgetown offers a variety of dining experiences, artistic endeavors, and outdoor adventures.
Join us on a journey through the heart of Georgetown as we unveil the cherished landmarks, hidden treasures, and the enduring sense of community that make this town a haven for residents and visitors alike. Get ready to experience the timeless charm and genuine character of Georgetown, Texas.
SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
Fun Fact: Population: 4,951, County: Hays, Area Code: 928
Rustic wineries and charming boutique shops. A scenic lake and a vast underground cavern. Sprawling parks and historic homes. These are the best attractions Georgetown has to offer!
Historic Downtown
Main Street Georgetown, and the greater downtown area, is one of the city’s main attractions. Beautifully restored historic buildings are home to locally owned restaurants, fun antique and craft stores, and one-of-a-kind coffee shops. The Williamson County Courthouse anchors Georgetown’s central square, where many of the downtown area’s dining and shopping spots are located.
Georgetown Art Center
This art center showcases a variety of art at its gallery in the downtown square. Monthly adult and youth art classes and workshops are also held at the art center and will be of interest to those who want to brush up on their skills.
Georgetown Palace Theater
See a top-class musical in this non-profit performing arts theater. Productions like Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, and Legally Blond are held each season, which runs from October through July.
The Williamson Museum
The museum displays a comprehensive collection of photographs and other artifacts at its main location on the downtown square. Tours of the square, and the Williamson County Courthouse, are offered by the museum as well.
NATURE & FITNESS
Fun Fact: Georgetown's historic town square was named “The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas”
San Gabriel Park
The 180-acre natural area is full of 200-year-old oak trees and miles of hiking and biking trails that follow the river to Georgetown’s other parks. A nine-hole disc golf course, recreational center, and soccer and baseball fields can also be found within the confines of San Gabriel Park.
Berry Springs Park and Preserve
Enjoy the fresh air and take in the scenic views of Hill Country in this park. It features a 2.5-mile. hike and bike trail, campsites, picnic facilities, a pond and an ampitheater.
Jim Hogg Park
This park sits along San Gabriel River Trail and features lake access for boating and fishing and a 26-mile rugged hiking trail that winds through a dense forest and scenic prairie grasslands. Picnic areas and more than 140 campsites can be found within the park, which is open throughout the year.
Blue Hole
Just a few blocks downtown on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River lies this scenic lagoon. The park has picnic areas and wading spots where you can relax and have fun from dawn to dusk.
Inner Space Cavern
Explore a majestic Hill Country cave at Inner Space Cavern, located on the south side of Georgetown off of Interstate 35. Several kinds of tours are offered at the cave, which was discovered by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team in 1963. These tours include an adventure tour, ideal for all ages and skill levels, and a wild cave tour that takes visitors to undeveloped sections of the cavern.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
This fruit farm has been transformed into 4.5 acres of safari-themed corn maze paired with a giant 2-acre Texas-sized pumpkin patch filled with over 40 different varieties of pumpkins, fireworks (Fri & Sat nights in Oct.), pig races, petting zoo, pony rides, wagon rides, apple cannons, food trucks, live music and over 30 different activities that are included with the general admission ticket.
MURAL HUNTING
Fun Fact: You’ll find red poppy flowers all over the town in the spring, which is why Georgetown was officially named the “Red Poppy Capital of Texas”
Georgetown has several great murals around town if you have time to just drive or walk around and look. Here's a few of our favorites!
Pick Me!
Raised paws painted on the wall of the Georgetown Animal Shelter, the mural highlights the animals waiting for their forever home.
Blue Hole
This digital mural in the rotunda of the new City of Georgetown City Hall spans a circumference of 88ft. Inspired by the photos San Gabriel River, it's eye-catching and a must see!
Greetings from Georgetown Texas
On the west wall of Gus' Drug, you'll find this wide colorful mural, a perfect background for your photo op! Within the letters in “Georgetown”, historic and iconic locations are highlighted while on the right side, red poppy flowers are painted all over.
Jumping Around
Installed in 2015, this eye-catching mural creatively used the windows and doors to make it seem like it's part of the artwork - jackalopes situated on top while an armadillo is spotted on the ground.
Traditions of the Future
This mural shows the importance of nature, eco life, and traditional celebration with the painted fresh and vivid red poppy flowers in the front of the mural. It is also a tribute to the importance of the Red Poppy Festival to the town.
WINES & BREWS
Fun Fact: Several movies have been filmed in Georgetown, including: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Varsity Blues, Dazed and Confused, and TV show Friday Night Lights.
Georgetown Winery
Savor locally made award-winning wines at Georgetown Winery, located within a historic building in the downtown square. The winery opens its doors to oenophiles every day for tastings and purchases of bottles and other products.
Grape Creek Winery
Based in Fredericksburg, this tasting room features Grape Creek Winery’s assortment of wines with an upstairs lounge area and a large outdoor patio for Wine Club members.
Barons Creek Wine Room
Enjoy a good glass of wine and pair it with a selection of fine cheeses and meats on a charcuterie board or gourmet snacks such as chocolate-covered pretzels and Tomato Italiano gourmet pumpkin seeds.
Barking Armadillo Brewing
Enjoy this Texan family-owned brewery's craft brews, guest taps, and wines on the patio with live music.
Rentsch Brewery
The brewery's oversized taproom has a tap wall featuring staple and seasonal drafts from Rentsch and its sister label, Strange Land Brewery. It also has a wide-covered patio and a beer garden with a stage for live entertainment.
Barrel & Amps
On the beautiful Georgetown Square, you'll find this Texas bar and taproom that features live entertainment and private event.
EAT & DRINK
Fun Fact: Georgetown is home to Texas’ oldest university, Southwestern University, founded in 1840.
Dripping Springs has many great spots to grab a bite. From breakfast, lunch, and dinner, here area a few of our favorites spots!
Coffee:
309 Coffee | Coffee, Wines, Live Events
Lamppost Coffee
RIvery Coffeehouse | European-style coffee, wines, and draft beers
Black Sugar Caffe | Coffee, Wine & Craft Beer
Just Love Coffee Cafe | Coffee & Breakfast
The BiG Cafe | Coffee & Breakfast
Lark & Owl Booksellers | Cafe & Bookshop
Breakfast:
Dos Salsas | Tex-Mex
2020 Market Scratch Kitchen | Steak & Brunch, Cocktails
Thundercloud Subs | Healthy Subs
Plaka Greek Cafe | Greek
Monument Cafe | Responsible Sourced Fare & Coffee
Lunch:
Sweet Lemon Kitchen | Farm-to-Table Cafe
Blue Corn Harvest Bar | Eclectic Southwestern & Mexican fare
Laurie's Cafe | Sandwiches
El Monumento | Contemporary Mexican, Cocktails, Beautiful Patio Overlooking Blue Hole lagoon
Wildfire | Old-School Steakhouse & Saloon-Style Bar
Goodfolks | Southwestern
Dinner:
600 Degrees Pizza | Famous Giant Pizza
Fuego Latino Gastropub | Elevated Latin American Fare, Cocktails & Draft Beers
Fish City Grill | Seafood
Smokey Mo's | Barbeque
Tony and Luigi's | Italian & Mediterranean cuisine
Ichiro Asian Bistro & Wine Bar | Modern Asian Fusion
Gumbo's North on the Square | Cajun & Creole fare with Bar & Live Music
Dessert:
The Baked Bear | Ice Cream
Nothing Bundt Cakes | Cakes
Frozen Flamingo | Shaved Ice & Sundaes
Teapioca Lounge | Bubble Tea
Crumbl Cookies | Gourmet Cookies