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You are here: Home / Family Vacation Ideas / Family Vacations in the Southwest US / 5 Reasons to Visit Georgetown, Texas
Central Texas spring's are blanket with wildflowers. Visit Georgetown, Texas and you will find a flower you won't find anywhere else - Red Poppies. | Georgetown TX Things to Do |
Red Poppies blanket Georgetown, Texas each spring. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart Traveling Mom

5 Reasons to Visit Georgetown, Texas

January 29, 2017 //  by Kuleen Lashley//  3 Comments

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  • The Williamson County Courthouse Square
  • Outdoor Recreation in Georgetown, Texas
  • Inner Space Caverns
  • Public Art in Georgetown, Texas
  • Red Poppies of Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown, Texas, is more than just a pit stop on the road between Dallas and San Antonio. Located 30 miles north of Austin on Interstate 35, it is the Williamson County seat and home to The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. The Red Poppy Capital is known for its beautiful hike and bike trail and outdoor recreation activities. It is also the hometown of Kid at Heart Traveling Mom Kuleen Lashley.

Georgetown, Texas is more than just a pit stop on the road between Dallas and Austin. Located 30 miles north of Austin on Interstate 35, it is the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas and a destination in and of itself. | What to do in Georgetown Texas |
Georgetown, Texas is the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, has The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, and is the home of Kid at Heart Traveling Mom Kuleen Lashley. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart Traveling Mom
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Despite growing up in nearby Austin, I knew little about Georgetown, Texas, before my husband and I made it our home. The next time you drive down Interstate 35, I hope you make a point to explore the town I have grown to love.

The Williamson County Courthouse Square

Visit the historic Courthouse Square in Georgetown, Texan and learn the tale of Three-Legged Willie. | Things to do in Georgetown, Texas |
The Williamson County Courthouse stands in the background as it’s namesake Three-Legged Willie stands outside the Williamson County Museum. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart TravelingMom

Local shops, restaurants, and businesses fill the restored buildings surrounding the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Many of Georgetown’s festivals and events take place around “The Square.”

Stores offer extended shopping hours and live entertainment on the first Friday of the month from February through November. On the second Saturday from March through November, The Square turns into an outdoor marketplace with live music, and fun for the whole family.

Visitors can learn local history at the Williamson Museum which also hosts tours of the Courthouse and Downtown Square. The Palace Theater is home to a thriving local theater community with educational programs and weekly performances.

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    Outdoor Recreation in Georgetown, Texas

    Georgetown, Texas, is a mecca for people that love the great outdoors. There are over eight miles of hike and bike trails along the beautiful North and South San Gabriel Rivers. The 200-year-old pecan trees in San Gabriel Park provide shade for family picnics while the kids play on the Creative Playscape. The park trail runs alongside the river and is a favorite place to fish, feed the ducks, or just take a stroll.

    Closer to downtown, Blue Hole is a natural swimming spot formed between limestone bluffs on the south fork of the San Gabriel River. It is the perfect place to cool down on a hot Texas day. If you prefer water sports, Lake Georgetown is the place for boating, kayaking, fishing, and camping.

    Inner Space Caverns

    Work crews discovered Inner Space Caverns when they built Interstate 35 through Georgetown, Texas. | Things to do in Georgetown Texas |
    Take a peek underground at the Inner Space Caverns in Georgetown, Texas. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart TravelingMom

    In the early 1960s, the Texas Highway Department took core samples south of Georgetown to determine if the ground was stable enough for a highway overpass. The drill bit suddenly dropped over 20 feet into what is now known as Inner Space Caverns. The one-hour, one-mile cave tour makes thirteen stops to point out soda straws, stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations. Visitors travel a total of 69-feet below ground and have the chance to experience one-hundred percent total darkness.

    Public Art in Georgetown, Texas

    Visit Georgetown, Texas to see public art a the Georgetown Art Center, Courthouse Square, and Georgetown Public Library. | Things to do in Georgetown Texas |
    “Blue Healer” by artist Faith Schexnayder is a favorite among locals in Georgetown, Texas. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart TravelingMom

    As part of the ongoing effort to bring art to Georgetown, The Georgetown Art Center opened in 2013, just off the Williamson County Courthouse Square. In addition to the Art Center, the Georgetown Public Library, and Southwestern University host rotating public exhibits in a variety of styles – sculpture, paintings, collage, ceramic arts, and more. Keep an eye out downtown for local favorites, including the “Blue Healer” sculpture and the “Jumping Around” mural with the jackalope.

    Red Poppies of Georgetown, Texas

    Central Texas spring's are blanket with wildflowers. Visit Georgetown, Texas, and you will find a flower you won't find anywhere else - Red Poppies. | Georgetown TX Things to Do |
    Red Poppies blanket Georgetown, Texas each spring. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart Traveling Mom

    Every spring, wildflowers cover central Texas. But Georgetown has a flower you are unlikely to see anywhere else.

    After World War II, local legend and soldier Okra Compton brought poppy seeds home from the war fields of France. His mother planted them in her yard, and the flowers soon spread throughout Georgetown. The funny thing is that the Papaver Rhoas variety of poppies was not supposed to reseed itself in our climate. In 1989, Georgetown became the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, and each April we celebrate with the Red Poppy Festival.

    The Sweet Lemon Inn near downtown is the perfect base for exploring Georgetown, Texas. | Things to Do in Georgetown Texas |
    Locally owned Sweet Lemon Inn off “The Square” in Georgetown, Texas. Photo Credit: Kuleen Lashley/ Kid at Heart Traveling Mom

    Visit for a day or Escape to the New Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel and Conference Center for a longer stay. The charming locally-owned Sweet Lemon Inn makes a good home base to explore my hometown or try 25+ Fun Free Things to Do in Austin, Texas with Kids.

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    3 Comments on “5 Reasons to Visit Georgetown, Texas”

    1. Fred Wilson says:
      December 30, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      This is a great post! The fliers in Georgetown look amazing! Thinking about renting there this June.

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    2. Anonymous says:
      February 4, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      4.5

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    3. Anonymous says:
      January 29, 2017 at 4:49 pm

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