51 Things to do in Georgetown, TX!

By chet | June 13, 2017

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.

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