Georgetown Travel Guide

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Georgetown
Hopsewee Plantation
Georgetown
Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony showing a park

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 BaronyOpens in a new window 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 PlantationOpens in a new window, 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 MuseumOpens in a new window, 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.

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3 out of 5
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The price is £123 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
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Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
3 out of 5
703 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
The price is £85 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£85
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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"Staff was welcoming and helpful. The place was a little outdated and run down but overall it was an okay place to stay for the few days we were there. I do think we had some molding in the ceiling of our bedroom. Parking was not convenient. You had to park a block away and the check in parking lot ..."

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Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach
Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach
2.5 out of 5
2207 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
The price is £94 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
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3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort South Beach
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Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
3 out of 5
Myrtle Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,670 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
Palette Resort Myrtle Beach
3 out of 5
703 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Myrtle Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6/10 (305 reviews)
"Staff was welcoming and helpful. The place was a little outdated and run down but overall it was an okay place to stay for the few days we were there. I do think we had some molding in the ceiling of our bedroom. Parking was not convenient. You had to park a block away and the check in parking lot ..."

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Sun N Sand Resort
Sun N Sand Resort
3 out of 5
2701 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Sun N Sand Resort
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