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Known for being walkable and family-friendly, Georgetown is an economical neighborhood, offering convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local art, or enjoy the natural beauty of the sea. Georgetown's hotels make a great home base for venturing out into the greater Penang area.

Sightseeing around Georgetown

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Sun Yat Sen Museum, and Penang Islamic Museum feature a variety of exhibits. Attractions like Studio Howard, Camera Museum, and Penang Vintage Toy Museum can be part of your cultural tour. KOMTAR, Acheen Street Mosque, and Choo Chay Keong Temple are monuments worth a look. Learn about the local history at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Clan Jetty, and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Kidland Penang, Penang Bird Park, and PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

There's plenty to do in the area, such as shopping and swimming. Soak up some sun at Teluk Bahang Beach. Penang Botanic Gardens, Penang Hill, and Tropical Spice Garden are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. For retail therapy, consider Chew Thean Yeang, Prangin Mall, and New World Park, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you're looking for something else to do, head to 1st Avenue Mall, Penang Times Square, and Nagore Square.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as TESCO, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Cannon Street, Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple, and Kapitan Keling Mosque are other must-sees.

Getting around Georgetown

Georgetown is 9.7 miles (15.6 km) from the airport in Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.).