History is everywhere you turn in this city. It is the probate site of the first European settlement in North America in 1526 and is still today a vibrant city. Surround yourself in Southern charm as you tour the city via Lowcounty Tours and Rover Boat Tours, that will take you shelling and out to the lighthouse on pontoon boats! For a more historical tour on land, take the Swamp Fox Tour, a one hour historical and educational tour on a tram around the historic district. There are even a couple of walking tours, one being a ghost walk at night filled with stories of all things eerie and paranormal! Find countless photos and artifacts of the city’s history at the Georgetown County Museum. The city was dependent on the rice crop and the Rice Museum has dioramas, artifacts and other exhibits that share the history of a society dependent on this grain.
Being that the city is riverside and was a former port city, it has a lot of maritime history. The South Carolina Maritime Museum in the city tells stories that are unique to the state’s maritime history through photos, artifacts and fun interactive exhibits. Whether you are on a romantic getaway or traveling with children and the family, you will find plenty of fun and educational things to do in Georgetown. Hotels here make it easy to enjoy a room to accommodate large groups of travelers or couples just seeking a hideaway. Depending on when you go, you can catch a concert at the Francis Marion Park, Kaminski House Museum or the Winyah Bay Auditorium! Whatever it is that brings you to this historic town, make the most of it by enjoying both water and land when you book with Choice Hotels in Georgetown, SC. We look forward to helping you make the most of your historical journey!