Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown, Texas-Traditional Lifestyles and New Opportunities!

Good land and the clear waters of the San Gabriel River brought settlers to found Georgetown in 1848. It remained solely a farming community until 1873 when the Methodist Church established Southwestern University, now the oldest and one of the most respected Universities in Texas. Georgetown is known for its beautiful historic downtown, its parks and elegantly restored older neighborhoods, and its excellent city services and progressive business climate. A tour of Georgetown shows anyone relocating to the Hill Country why many have chosen Georgetown as the place to create a family life based on tradition and new opportunity.

Nearby Lake Georgetown provides easy access to water sports while historic downtown provides unmatched shopping and upscale dining opportunities. Just minutes away from Austin's high-tech manufacturing corridor makes Georgetown a commuter's delight while Georgetown's new neighborhoods are known for value and Georgetown schools rank among the best in Texas.

Historic homes have been transformed into unique bed and breakfasts inns allowing visitors a chance to experience Georgetown's charm while enjoying monthly Market Days, frequent art and craft fairs, public concerts and theater performances, the annual Red Poppy Festival and much, much more.

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