Title: Georgetown Travel Guide: Best of Georgetown, South Carolina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Georgetown](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-Hotels.d7454.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Georgetown](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-Holiday-Rentals.d7454.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Georgetown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Georgetown.d7454.Car-Hire-Guide)[Georgetown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown.d7454.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Georgetown Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Georgetown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238124/fb80f9df-be7c-4493-bd4d-8baa42aaa968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hopsewee Plantation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238157/19c8f322-acf8-4405-9a0d-a662dbb5189d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Georgetown which includes forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7454/78c65d07-6ccd-4e25-9b46-6f702768fd4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hobcaw Barony](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238124/0fb03690-7063-4dea-8d10-26dda26746ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic aerial view of Georgetown skyline, South Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7454/46c9ac3e-cf64-4a2c-8835-0909f8f938bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Georgetown Things to do #### Wander along the river banks and visit the harbour in a city with a complex history of slavery, rice fields and wealthy aristocrats. As one of the oldest cities in South Carolina, Georgetown is centred around the old buildings of its quaint historic centre. The seaport community has a charming harbour at the confluence of several rivers. Explore the many museums, shops and restaurants on the waterfront. Among the historic relics that shed light on the city’s past are its stately homes. Visit the 18th-century [Hobcaw Barony](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hobcaw-Barony-Georgetown.d6238124.Attraction) for tours of its vast grounds and preserved buildings. See the Hobcaw House complex and the Bellefield Plantation at the southern end of the site to learn of its history. The complex also contains former slave settlements, rice fields and dense forests. Lay down a blanket for a picnic to enjoy the sunny weather during Georgetown’s hot summers. Another intriguing estate is the [Hopsewee Plantation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hopsewee-Plantation-Georgetown.d6238157.Attraction), which is open for tours. Wander through hallways and rooms to see period décor and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Admire the West Indian influence in the façade, which has a double-tiered piazza. These estates were at the forefront of rice production, which played a role in the development of the city. Browse the intriguing displays in the [Rice Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rice-Museum-Georgetown.d6238101.Attraction), which is in a clock tower called the Old Market Building in the historic centre of Georgetown. Learn about the impact of slavery and the city’s dependency on rice production. Attend the adjacent Maritime Museum Gallery in the Kaminski Hardware Building. Marvel at the 18th-century Browns Ferry Vessel on permanent display. The site also contains the Prevost Art Gallery and the Museum Gift Shop. See the nearby Georgetown County Museum and the Strand Theatre. The city is on the western flank of Winyah Bay on the Grand Strand coastline in South Carolina. Find the community between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. See nearby landmarks, including the Santee Coastal Reserve, Francis Marion National Forest and Brookgreen Gardens. Make a trip back in time to the maritime and rice fields origins of South Carolina in Georgetown. - Top hotels in Georgetown - Top Holiday Rentals in Georgetown ![Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16182/a83f525a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dayton House Resort, BW Signature Collection Myrtle Beach SC £97 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,548 reviews) The front desk was very professional and friendly. The hotel seems a bit older however you can tell that the rooms are renovated. The property was pretty clean aside from the permanent cigarette smell in the main lobby. The ocean front view was absolutely breathtaking. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=16182&PinnedHotelID=16182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7454) ![Dunes Village Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983000/982925/644ca411_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dunes Village Resort 5200 North Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC £101 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (4,189 reviews) Everything was great. The only not great thing would be the onsite dinning/restaurants. They were not that great for the amount of money we paid to eat. The pool area was good. My 3 year old loved the splash pad. My 13 and 9 year old enjoyed the lazy river and slides. It was very clean. It was easy ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=982925&PinnedHotelID=982925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7454) ![Coral Beach Resort and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/37100/37007/831e7622_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coral Beach Resort and Suites 1105 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC £76 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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The only not great thing would be the onsite dinning/restaurants. They were not that great for the amount of money we paid to eat. The pool area was good. My 3 year old loved the splash pad. My 13 and 9 year old enjoyed the lazy river and slides. It was very clean. It was easy ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myrtle-Beach-Hotels-Dunes-Village-Resort.h982925.Hotel-Information) ![Coral Beach Resort and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/37100/37007/831e7622_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coral Beach Resort and Suites 1105 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC Stay at this beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hopsewee-Plantation-Georgetown.d6238157.Attraction) ![Rice Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238101/02f215a5-7011-43bf-baea-6a04c5b2e7d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rice Museum Discover why this one-of-a-kind museum is dedicated to the history of rice. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rice-Museum-Georgetown.d6238101.Attraction) ![The historic Hampton Plantation near Charleston, SC is a state owned landmark and the centerpiece of the Hampton Plantation state historic site. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654976/54aae3c7-b5df-410d-940d-e5561f9ae2bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hampton Plantation State Historic Site You can spend time studying the exhibits at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site in Georgetown. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hampton-Plantation-State-Historic-Site-Georgetown.d553248621532654976.Attraction) ![Hobcaw Barony which includes a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238124/9305e3c7-7644-41d7-88b6-61881392ed6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobcaw Barony Tour this grand country estate that once served as a playground for the rich and famous. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hobcaw-Barony-Georgetown.d6238124.Attraction) ![Pavilion at White Point Garden in Charleston, SC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654970/137cd43b-a333-4271-8762-4cd44bc4b6e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Battery White Find out about the history of Georgetown when you spend time at Battery White. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-County-Museum-Georgetown.d553248621532654972.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3593859/e420b05f-3459-4bbc-b247-18318d5161b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour £33 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/myrtle-beach-area-ghosts.a3593859.activity-details) ![2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Huntington Beach State Park in Myrtle Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282917/291c8ef5-f78a-477d-9ba6-de05afddfb7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Huntington Beach State Park in Myrtle Beach £51 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-guided-segway-tour-of-huntington-beach-state-park-in-myrtle-beach.a1282917.activity-details) [See all activities in Georgetown](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Georgetown.d7454.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Georgetown ![Litchfield Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287975/2f211a09-0d74-45df-9650-1f219c40aacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pawleys Island - Cities near Georgetown [Pawleys Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Pawleys-Island.dx55498) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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