10 Things to do in Georgetown That You Shouldn't Miss

August 2, 2021 Russell Mellin

Brimming with historical attractions, boutique shops, antebellum mansions, restaurants, art galleries and antique shops, historic Georgetown offers a delightful escape from daily modern life. The oak-lined avenues of Georgetown, dubbed “little Charleston”, are alive with history and small town commerce. If you’ve ever wanted to see antebellum mansions, Georgetown is the place for you. There are an amazing 50-plus antebellum mansions in the area. One of the best ways to see Georgetown is by boat. Take a tour in and around Winyah Bay and the surrounding rivers and you’ll pass plantation mansions and long-abandoned rice fields. Two of the most visited plantations are Hopsewee Plantation and the Hampton Plantation State Historic Site. High on your list of local don’t miss attractions should be the Kaminski House Museum, the stately former home of a Confederate sea captain, and The Rice Museum, which details the history of this important crop through dioramas, maps, artifacts and other exhibits. Other popular activities in the Georgetown area include golf, sailing charters, eco-tours, shell collecting, deep-sea fishing and beach activities at nearby beaches. If you want to tee up, try Wedgefield Plantation Golf Club and Heritage Club, which are less than 10 minutes from Georgetown. Once you’ve geared down and de-stressed in slower paced Georgetown, you’ll have easy access to two dynamic destinations, Myrtle Beach, 36 miles away, and Charleston, 60 miles away. Myrtle Beach, known as America’s Great Golf Vacation Destination, offers more than 100 golf courses, 1,600 restaurants, shopping complexes, amusement parks and live entertainment theaters. Charleston, which is loaded with museums, Civil War sites and plantation homes and gardens, also has superb golf offerings highlighted by the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort.
Restaurants in Georgetown

1. Coastal Waters Adventures LLC

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Coastal Waters Adventures LLC

Private small-group tours and charters of lowcountry South Carolina waters focused on local history and wildlife. Visit upriver plantation sites or coastal inlets, bays, and barrier islands. Serving Georgetown, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet and the surrounding area.

2. Boating with Brock

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Boating with Brock

Inshore and Nearshore Captained Charter Service. Guided fishing trips. Remote beach & shelling Excursions. Wildlife sighting and personalized tours. River Plantation viewing. New boater instruction. Seasonal Shrimping trips. Boating in and around Georgetown, Winyah Bay, Cape Romain and the surrounding coastal waters and tidal Estuaries. US Coast Guard Licensed and Insured.

3. Cap'n Rod's Lowcountry Shell Island & Plantation Tours

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Cap'n Rod's Lowcountry Shell Island & Plantation Tours

Visit an unspoiled barrier island. Who knows what Mother Nature has in store? A lighthouse, eagles, dolphin, maybe even a turtle. You Plantation will​ have one and a half hours to leisurely stroll an unspoiled beach, accessible only by boat. Peace and quiet galore! One of our most popular tours!

4. Wallace Sailing Charters

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Wallace Sailing Charters

You will be sailing on a beautiful 40 foot Beneteau yacht which is kept in the best condition possible. I am the Captain of this vessel which is named "Dream Merchant". Sailing for me is a way of life. I receive a tremendous amount of enjoyment taking my guests sailing and making sure they have a wonderful experience. This is the easiest job I have ever had and would not want another. Come sail with me and get a feel of what it is like to live and travel on a sailing yacht. See the wild life in their natural habitat. You will be away from all the crowds.... just you, me, and your family or friends. I am sure when you disembark, you will feel relaxed, mentally refreshed, and will have totally forgotten about the stress of your daily routine. See you on Dream Merchant.

5. Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

300 Broad St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3606 +1 843-546-4358 http://www.pgwinyah.com
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Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

6. Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center

531 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3621 +1 843-546-8436 [email protected] http://www.hammockcoastsc.com
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Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center

Located on Georgetown's historic waterfront, the Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center offers information on attractions, accommodations, events, dining and much more - for all of Georgetown County. Andrews, Georgetown, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Garden City.

7. Blue Boy Fishing Charters

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Blue Boy Fishing Charters

Enjoy the rivers, marshes, and ocean around Winyah Bay, Georgetown, and Pawleys Island in South Carolina, while on a guided fishing charter with one of the most experienced fishing Captains in the area! Captain Glenn Wilson of Blue Boy Fishing Charters wants to show you a day of fishing you'll never forget! Target redfish, trout, flounder, tarpon, sharks and all other inshore species of saltwater fish.

8. Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

1 Yawkey Way S, Georgetown, SC 29440-5669 +1 843-546-6814 http://dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/coastalbirds/files/Brochures/PosterExample_YawkeyCenter.pdf
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Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center

Considered one of the most outstanding gifts to wildlife conservation in North America, the Yawkey Wildlife Center (YWC) was willed to the State of South Carolina in 1976 by the late Thomas A. Yawkey as a wildlife preserve and research area. The property is owned and managed by the SC Department of Natural Resources. The YWC includes North and South Islands, and most of Cat Island, three coastal islands located at the mouth of Winyah Bay in Georgetown County. Composed of approximately 24,000 acres of marsh, managed wetlands, upland longleaf pine forests, beaches and maritime forests, the property is dedicated as a wildlife preserve, research area and waterfowl refuge. In 1977 the YWC was dedicated as a Heritage Preserve under the Heritage Trust Program. Visitation is by appointment only and reservations are required.

Reviewed By amartin748 - Coastal South Carolina, United States

Follow Tom Yawkey Wildlife Refuge on Facebook to find out about the scheduled trips and see great pictures. Most Wednesdays and Thursdays have the overview trip, which is wonderful. Call the contact number to reserve your place, because the nice little bus only holds 14 at a time. Jim gives you so much history and wildlife info and answers any questions— you can tell he loves sharing this very special place with people, and he really has a wealth of information. You will not regret taking advantage of a visit to Yawkey!

9. Carolina Food Tours

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Carolina Food Tours

We offer food tours in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown and Pawleys Island, SC. Our Murrells Inlet and Georgetown food tours are walking tours, where we get to know the history of the area and the local cuisine by visiting several restaurants within a 3 hour time frame. You will enjoy the breath taking views as we stroll the Harborwalk in Georgetown and the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet. Food Tours are great for tourist and locals alike. Enjoy time with a group of friends or make new friends while tasting delicious food and drinks! Our Classy Culinary tour in Pawleys Island has transportation included in the ticket price. Experience 3 of the finest restaurants in the area paired with a drink at each. It will be a night to remember! This tour is also available for private bookings. When you are visiting the Myrtle Beach area, Carolina Food Tours is sure to have a tour for you!

10. Strand Theater

710 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3626 +1 843-527-2924 [email protected] http://www.swampfoxplayers.com
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Strand Theater

The Strand Theater is home of The Swamp Fox Players, a community theater performance group,and Strand Cinema,a group of volunteers that show current release movies, and art house movies that are hard to find at your multiplex theaters. The Swamp Fox Players do 4 live performances a year and the Cinema shows films on the weekends between the plays.

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