Welcome to Historic Seaport Georgetown -
South Carolina's third oldest
city!
Experience the Georgetown Waterfront!
Stroll the Harborwalk and discover a wide collection of art-filled galleries, charming shops & fantastic restaurants. Visit the Rice Museum, take in a history tour, or head to the waterfront for a ride on the harbor.
Mere
miles and whole worlds from amusement parks, high-rises, theatres and
sprawling shopping malls, the historic city of Georgetown rises in
antebellum grace. Established in 1732, Georgetown is South Carolina's
third oldest city. The oak-lined avenues of this "little
Charleston" city boast group tour treasures for even the most
discriminating travelers. The riverfront is alive with activity and
history. Dining, shopping and scenery reign supreme.
The Harborwalk is a charming waterfront boardwalk
between two of Georgetown's most historically significant buildings,
the Kaminski House (c. 1760) and the Rice Museum (originally the Old
Market Building, c. 1842). Overlooking the Sampit River Harbor, the
boardwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries, antique shops and
specialty stores.
Shoppers have more than 30 specialty shops to browse.
A potpourri of art galleries and quaint shops with Low Country names offer
a treasure trove of books, clothes, fine art, jewelry, crafts, cards and
antiques.
There are several ways to see the rest of Georgetown. Historic
attractions such as the Kaminski House and the Rice Museum complement a
staggering concentration of 50-plus antebellum mansions, a few of which
are operated as charming bed and breakfast inns. Guided or self-guided
historical tours are readily available.
A favorite way to see Georgetown
is by boat. A selection of tours will take you in and around Winyah Bay
and the surrounding rivers, past plantation mansions and long-abandoned
rice fields. For a delightful change of pace, hop a ride to a remote
barrier island for shell collecting and a look at the North Island
Lighthouse.
Located just off Hwy. 17
between Myrtle Beach & Charleston
For additional information on Georgetown and the
surrounding area please call
the
Georgetown
County Visitors Center
1-800-777-7705.
This site is brought to you by the Downtown Business Association
(DBA) of Georgetown.
For more information about DBA and to find out how you can become a member
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Mere
miles and whole worlds from amusement parks, high-rises, theatres and
sprawling shopping malls, the historic city of Georgetown rises in
antebellum grace. Established in 1732, Georgetown is South Carolina's
third oldest city. The oak-lined avenues of this "little
Charleston" city boast group tour treasures for even the most
discriminating travelers. The riverfront is alive with activity and
history. Dining, shopping and scenery reign supreme. 
Shoppers have more than 30 specialty shops to browse.
A potpourri of art galleries and quaint shops with Low Country names offer
a treasure trove of books, clothes, fine art, jewelry, crafts, cards and
antiques. 
Located just off Hwy. 17 
