Georgetown – that quaint little town 30 miles north of Austin – isn’t as sleepy as it used to be. In fact, it’s exploding with food, outdoors and culture. If you haven’t been yet, well here are 51 ideas to get you motivated.
1. Take a stroll around the Georgetown Square (known as the “most beautiful” in Texas)
Blue Hole
2. Dive into the cool waters of Blue Hole
3. Frolic in the Poppies in the “Red Poppy Capital of TX”
4. Dine on interior Mexican food with a view of the river at El Monumento
5. Sip a glass of some of Texas’s finest wines at a local winery
6. Take a break on Friday evening with Music on the Square
7. Explore underground at Inner Space Caverns
8. Saddle up to the bar and enjoy a slice of pie at Monument Cafe
9. Learn about Dan Moody, Texas governor and prosecutor of the KKK, at the Historic Williamson County Courthouse
The Square at Christmas
10. Wander through the twinkling Square at Christmastime
11. Burn your taste buds off with Mikey V’s Hot Sauce
12. Have a picnic in the park
13. Grab a gourmet slice of pizza at 600 Degrees
14. Sip a margarita and watch the sunset at Dos Salsas
15. Discover your inner child with toys, candy and ice cream at All Things Kids
Three-legged Willie
16. Enjoy Texas craft brews with the locals at Mesquite Creek Outfitters
17. Paddle the San Gabriel River
18. Take a picture with three-legged Willie
19. Cruise around town with a bike from the Visitor Center
20. Follow the scent of meat and chow down at Black Box Barbeque
21. Tour the historic and picturesque Grace Heritage Center
22. Graduate with a degree in Burger Consumption at Burger University
Inner Space Caverns
23. Have a romantic date night at Wildfire or The Hollow
24. Enjoy brunch with a view at Gumbo’s
25. Check out the artwork and statues around town
26. Test your strength at the Georgetown Challenge Course
27. Explore the river from the hike and bike trail
28. Eat your weight in breakfast tacos at El Charrito
Mikey V’s Hot Sauce
29. Walk through a Winter Wonderland at the Christmas Stroll
30. Get away for the weekend at one of Georgetown’s unique hotels
31. Have the time of your life with live music, a craft fair and more at Red Poppy Fest in April
32. Shop till you drop at Wolf Ranch Town Center
33. Feed ducks at San Gabriel Park
34. Experience unique artwork at the Georgetown Art Center
35. Paint your own masterpiece at Pinot’s Palette
Georgetown Challenge Course
36. Find gifts, gadgets and goodies at the shops on the Square
37. Cool off in the summertime with an icy treat from Hula Cowgirl Shaved Ice
38. Rock out on custom guitars at Ken’z Guitars
39. Grab a sweet treat that’ll have you saying “ooh la la” at Galaxy Bakery
40. Soak up the sun on Lake Georgetown
41. Drink an ice cold beer on tap at Rentsch Brewery
42. Explore the beauty of Southwestern University, the oldest in Texas
43. Get fitted for a true cowboy hat at Nathaniel’s Custom Hats
El Monumento
44. Go fishing for a whopper
45. Enjoy a cup o’ Joe and a conversation at Cianfrani
46. Hit the Georgetown Rodeo in June
47. Learn about Georgetown and the county at the Williamson Museum
48. Catch a play at the Palace Theater
49. Rent a stand up paddleboard and SUP Lake Georgetown
50. Make a splash at the Downtown Splash Pad
51. Relax and have the time of your life
This list is just a small taste of the adventures you’ll find in Georgetown. For more information, watch the new GTX Trippin’ video or head to Visit.Georgetown.org.
