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.
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 Lowcountry 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
