Title: Georgetown Travel Guide: Best of Georgetown, South Carolina Travel 2025 | 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183717-Myrtle-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hopsewee Plantation](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183714-Myrtle-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Georgetown](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183720-Myrtle-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hobcaw Barony](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183719-Myrtle-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hobcaw Barony showing a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51250-Hobcaw-Barony.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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hobcaw-Barony-Georgetown.d6238124.Attraction) ![Hopsewee Plantation showing a house and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51294-Hopsewee-Plantation.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hopsewee Plantation 5/5(1 review) Relive a time when the pace of life was slow and afternoon tea was an elegant affair in this 18th-century mansion. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hopsewee-Plantation-Georgetown.d6238157.Attraction) ![Rice Museum which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23800-Rice-Museum.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) #### Georgetown Harborwalk After visiting Georgetown Harborwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Georgetown. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-Harborwalk-Georgetown.d949594751391453184.Attraction) #### Georgetown County Museum You can browse the exhibits at Georgetown County Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Georgetown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-County-Museum-Georgetown.d553248621532654972.Attraction) #### 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. 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