Tanya's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Meandering right through the heart of Georgetown are the North Fork and the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Along the banks of the San Gabriel River where the two forks meet, between the river and Austin Avenue, you’ll find one of the most beautiful parks in the state of Texas.
San Gabriel Park was designated a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation & Parks Society in March 2012. San Gabriel Park is one of only nine parks in Texas to be awarded this designation in its inaugural year. These parks were chosen for their historical prominence within their communities and the state by providing natural respite and social interaction as those communities were founded, developed, and prospered.
San Gabriel Park is graced with 200-year-old oak trees that offer shady spots for family picnics. The 180-acre park also provides space for concerts and festivals, as well as fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and baseball.
A hike and bike trail goes through the park, including a 1.6 mile loop in the park and other segments that connect to Blue Hole Park, Rivery Park, and all the way to Lake Georgetown. There is also a 9-hole disc golf course at the north end of the park.
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Parc San Gabriel
445 E Morrow StMeandering right through the heart of Georgetown are the North Fork and the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Along the banks of the San Gabriel River where the two forks meet, between the river and Austin Avenue, you’ll find one of the most beautiful parks in the state of Texas.
San Gabriel Park was designated a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation & Parks Society in March 2012. San Gabriel Park is one of only nine parks in Texas to be awarded this designation in its inaugural year. These parks were chosen for their historical prominence within their communities and the state by providing natural respite and social interaction as those communities were founded, developed, and prospered.
San Gabriel Park is graced with 200-year-old oak trees that offer shady spots for family picnics. The 180-acre park also provides space for concerts and festivals, as well as fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and baseball.
A hike and bike trail goes through the park, including a 1.6 mile loop in the park and other segments that connect to Blue Hole Park, Rivery Park, and all the way to Lake Georgetown. There is also a 9-hole disc golf course at the north end of the park.
Enjoy the idyllic town square filled with boutique restaurants, shops and activities.
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Williamson County Courthouse
710 S Main StEnjoy the idyllic town square filled with boutique restaurants, shops and activities.
Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas in the United States. Lake Georgetown is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir formed on the San Gabriel by the North San Gabriel Dam, which is located about three miles west of Georgetown, Texas. The dam, lake, and all adjacent property are managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam was officially completed on October 5, 1979, and serves to provide flood control for the community of Georgetown. Lake Georgetown is also a source of drinking water for Georgetown and the nearby city of Round Rock. The lake is also a popular recreational destination.
In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake. Cedar Breaks Park, Russell Park, Jim Hogg Park and Overlook Park include day use areas for picnics. Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park and Russell Park have boat ramp facilities for recreational boating. No camping is permitted at Overlook park though it is the only free entry park on the lake.
The Goodwater Trail is a 26-mile-long (42 km) hiking trail that follows the entire perimeter of the lake with trailheads at Cedar Breaks, Overlook, Jim Hogg, and Russell Park. Tejas Camp, while technically on the San Gabriel river and not on the lake, also has trail access and is the only other entry or exit point to the southern half of the trail besides Cedar Breaks. Mountain biking is allowed on the entire length of the loop thanks to the Austin Ridge Riders group for their work on the southern half of the trail. Beginner riders would be wise to stay on the North shore as it permits shorter trips with water refilling available and multiple exits. The southern shore presents a much more challenging ride with its rocky terrain and steep drop offs and is not recommended for beginners. Also there are no water refilling stations or trail exits between Cedar Breaks and Camp Tejas. (Approximately 12 miles) Overnight primitive camping is allowed at Sawyer Park which rests roughly halfway between Cedar Breaks and Tejas.
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Lake Georgetown
Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas in the United States. Lake Georgetown is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir formed on the San Gabriel by the North San Gabriel Dam, which is located about three miles west of Georgetown, Texas. The dam, lake, and all adjacent property are managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam was officially completed on October 5, 1979, and serves to provide flood control for the community of Georgetown. Lake Georgetown is also a source of drinking water for Georgetown and the nearby city of Round Rock. The lake is also a popular recreational destination.
In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake. Cedar Breaks Park, Russell Park, Jim Hogg Park and Overlook Park include day use areas for picnics. Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park and Russell Park have boat ramp facilities for recreational boating. No camping is permitted at Overlook park though it is the only free entry park on the lake.
The Goodwater Trail is a 26-mile-long (42 km) hiking trail that follows the entire perimeter of the lake with trailheads at Cedar Breaks, Overlook, Jim Hogg, and Russell Park. Tejas Camp, while technically on the San Gabriel river and not on the lake, also has trail access and is the only other entry or exit point to the southern half of the trail besides Cedar Breaks. Mountain biking is allowed on the entire length of the loop thanks to the Austin Ridge Riders group for their work on the southern half of the trail. Beginner riders would be wise to stay on the North shore as it permits shorter trips with water refilling available and multiple exits. The southern shore presents a much more challenging ride with its rocky terrain and steep drop offs and is not recommended for beginners. Also there are no water refilling stations or trail exits between Cedar Breaks and Camp Tejas. (Approximately 12 miles) Overnight primitive camping is allowed at Sawyer Park which rests roughly halfway between Cedar Breaks and Tejas.
Park Amenities
Trails
Picnic
Restrooms
Fishing
Swimming
Blue Hole Park is a scenic lagoon bordered by limestone bluffs along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. It is located five blocks north of the downtown Square along N. Austin Avenue. The park features picnic areas, restrooms, and wading areas.
The entrance to Blue Hole Park is at W. Second Street and Rock Street. Free public parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street in the parking lot or the parking garage.
Entering the river is At Your Own Risk. The City of Georgetown does not monitor water flow or bacteria levels. Be considerate of this natural area and remove anything you take in; including trash. Jumping from the cliffs is NOT PERMITTED.
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Parc Blue Hole
100 Blue Hole ParkPark Amenities
Trails
Picnic
Restrooms
Fishing
Swimming
Blue Hole Park is a scenic lagoon bordered by limestone bluffs along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. It is located five blocks north of the downtown Square along N. Austin Avenue. The park features picnic areas, restrooms, and wading areas.
The entrance to Blue Hole Park is at W. Second Street and Rock Street. Free public parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street in the parking lot or the parking garage.
Entering the river is At Your Own Risk. The City of Georgetown does not monitor water flow or bacteria levels. Be considerate of this natural area and remove anything you take in; including trash. Jumping from the cliffs is NOT PERMITTED.
Inner Space Cavern was discovered in 1963 by the Texas Highway Department. During construction of Interstate 35, they were required to do regulation core testing, which required them to drill into the ground. As they did this, they inadvertently drilled into the cave 8 times out of the 20 samples they took. Once they lost those 8 drill bits, they knew they hit a cave. They searched all over the surrounding area but could not find any access into the cave. So, they drilled a 2 foot wide hole down through 33.5 feet of limestone bedrock. The hole became known as the Discovery Hole as it was the very first entrance into the cave (and the only one for several months!). As they explored, they have found over five miles of cave, making Inner Space Cavern the fourth largest cavern in Texas!
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Inner Space Cavern
4200 S I-35 Frontage RdInner Space Cavern was discovered in 1963 by the Texas Highway Department. During construction of Interstate 35, they were required to do regulation core testing, which required them to drill into the ground. As they did this, they inadvertently drilled into the cave 8 times out of the 20 samples they took. Once they lost those 8 drill bits, they knew they hit a cave. They searched all over the surrounding area but could not find any access into the cave. So, they drilled a 2 foot wide hole down through 33.5 feet of limestone bedrock. The hole became known as the Discovery Hole as it was the very first entrance into the cave (and the only one for several months!). As they explored, they have found over five miles of cave, making Inner Space Cavern the fourth largest cavern in Texas!
Food Scene
Amazing pizza, wonderful 55 draft beers, great music and service!!
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600 Degrees Pizzeria
124 E 8th StAmazing pizza, wonderful 55 draft beers, great music and service!!
Lark & Owl is an independent bookstore, bistro, and retail experience, founded by women, in historic Downtown Georgetown, Texas. Their mission is to meet the needs of their customers by creating an inviting space for community, conversation, and books.
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Lark & Owl Booksellers
205 6th StLark & Owl is an independent bookstore, bistro, and retail experience, founded by women, in historic Downtown Georgetown, Texas. Their mission is to meet the needs of their customers by creating an inviting space for community, conversation, and books.
Sweet Lemon Kitchen is serving breakfast and lunch daily! Enjoy a latte along with some featured items like fresh pastries, from-scratch cinnamon rolls or a delicious kolache. Then come back for scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads, or dive into one of our daily specials. Open 7am – 2:30 pm Tues. – Sat.
Overlooking the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas also offers a gorgeous private dining space. With its picturesque charm, the space is perfect for your special event! They can host ladies luncheons, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties or even accommodate a more personalized dining experience.
The venue consists of of 3 different intimate dining spaces that together can accommodate 45 guests. Sweet Lemon offers all-inclusive packages which include the room rental, food and beverages for all your guests you, and a dedicated server.
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Sweet Lemon Inn & Kitchen
812 S Church StSweet Lemon Kitchen is serving breakfast and lunch daily! Enjoy a latte along with some featured items like fresh pastries, from-scratch cinnamon rolls or a delicious kolache. Then come back for scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads, or dive into one of our daily specials. Open 7am – 2:30 pm Tues. – Sat.
Overlooking the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas also offers a gorgeous private dining space. With its picturesque charm, the space is perfect for your special event! They can host ladies luncheons, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties or even accommodate a more personalized dining experience.
The venue consists of of 3 different intimate dining spaces that together can accommodate 45 guests. Sweet Lemon offers all-inclusive packages which include the room rental, food and beverages for all your guests you, and a dedicated server.
Greenhouse Craft Food is a casual farm to table restaurant nestled on Georgetown Square serving up comfort food with big Texas flavors and smoked meats. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee.
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Greenhouse Craft Food
708 S Austin AveGreenhouse Craft Food is a casual farm to table restaurant nestled on Georgetown Square serving up comfort food with big Texas flavors and smoked meats. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee.
Enjoy interior Mexican food in a beautiful atmosphere! Serving lunch, dinner and a weekend brunch!
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El Monumento
205 W 2nd StEnjoy interior Mexican food in a beautiful atmosphere! Serving lunch, dinner and a weekend brunch!
Spice up your evening with Gumbo’s food, voted Austin’s Best Cajun/ Creole style cuisine in town! From their tempting tenderloins to their fresh fish dishes to their divine desserts and live music most evenings, Gumbo’s has something in store for you!
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Gumbo's North on the Square in Georgetown
701 S Main StSpice up your evening with Gumbo’s food, voted Austin’s Best Cajun/ Creole style cuisine in town! From their tempting tenderloins to their fresh fish dishes to their divine desserts and live music most evenings, Gumbo’s has something in store for you!
Scoopz is located in All Things Kids toy store. Offering Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Scoopz serves a selection of 42 flavors such as French Toast, Amaretto Cheesecake and Smores – changing seasonally and complimented by classic sodas, shakes and sundaes. The Sundaes are all about Georgetown, featuring desserts designed by locals and businesses including “Chet’s Daytripper”, “Sweet Lemon”, “The Blue Hole” and Mayor Ross’ “Best Sundae on Planet Earth” – and their very own Red Poppy Ice Cream! In addition to the ice cream and sodas there are over 400 different kinds of candy! Gummi bears, sour worms, taffy, gum balls, jelly beans, chocolate raisins, lollipops and lemon drops! Buy a scoop or add it to your ice cream – the combinations are endless.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Scoopz
Scoopz is located in All Things Kids toy store. Offering Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Scoopz serves a selection of 42 flavors such as French Toast, Amaretto Cheesecake and Smores – changing seasonally and complimented by classic sodas, shakes and sundaes. The Sundaes are all about Georgetown, featuring desserts designed by locals and businesses including “Chet’s Daytripper”, “Sweet Lemon”, “The Blue Hole” and Mayor Ross’ “Best Sundae on Planet Earth” – and their very own Red Poppy Ice Cream! In addition to the ice cream and sodas there are over 400 different kinds of candy! Gummi bears, sour worms, taffy, gum balls, jelly beans, chocolate raisins, lollipops and lemon drops! Buy a scoop or add it to your ice cream – the combinations are endless.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.