Georgetown, SC Travel Guide: Parking, Areas and Events

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Georgetown is in Georgetown County, in South Carolina's Pee Dee, with about 8,821 residents (2024 Census estimate). Georgetown was founded in 1729 where five rivers meet (the Black, Great Pee Dee, Small Pee Dee, Waccamaw and Sampit) and is the third-oldest city in South Carolina, after Charleston and Beaufort.

Population8,821Census estimate, July 2024
CountyGeorgetown CountyPee Dee region
Our Guides Nearby5parks, attractions, venues within 25 mi
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Downtown Georgetown (Front Street area): Free street parking
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Things to Do in Georgetown

About Georgetown

Georgetown was founded in 1729 where five rivers meet (the Black, Great Pee Dee, Small Pee Dee, Waccamaw and Sampit) and is the third-oldest city in South Carolina, after Charleston and Beaufort. source
The city page says Georgetown is on Winyah Bay and describes an almost 300-year-old city on the Lowcountry coast known for 18th and 19th century architecture and a waterfront commercial district. source
The Front Street historic area has five museums and more than 60 buildings with National Register of Historic Places status; the Harborwalk links its shops and restaurants to the waterfront. source
By 1840 the Georgetown District produced nearly half of the nation's rice crop; its 'Carolina Gold' variety was in demand worldwide. source
Georgetown is the county seat of Georgetown County. source

Areas Visitors Use

Front Street historic district The historic waterfront street with five museums, locally owned shops and restaurants, and the Old Market Building with the Town Clock at 633 Front Street. source
Harborwalk A boardwalk along the Sampit River behind Front Street, about four city blocks and 10 feet wide per one Discover Georgetown page (another page says a quarter-mile), running from the Kaminski House Museum to the Rice Museum/Town Clock. source
Original 1729 street grid Elisha Screven laid out a four-by-eight block grid in 1729; the grid is listed as a historic district on the National Register and keeps its original street names and lot numbers. source
East Bay Street waterfront parks Parks along the Sampit River and Winyah Bay; Morgan Park has a covered picnic shelter, playground, short boardwalk, wooded trails and overlooks of the Sampit River and Winyah Bay. source

Getting There and Around

Myrtle Beach International Airport is described by the Hammock Coast tourism site as 'just a few miles to the north' of Georgetown County; Charleston International is about 75 miles from the Hammock Coast; Georgetown County Airport is a public-use airport at 129 Airport Road south of Georgetown on U.S. Highway 17. source
Highways serving the county: I-95 and I-26; U.S. 17, 301, 378, 501, 521, 527 and 701. Highmarket Street (U.S. 521) leads to Andrews. source
The Hammock Coast site places Georgetown County between Charleston to the south and Myrtle Beach to the north. source
Coast RTA runs 9 fixed routes serving the Waccamaw Region, including Georgetown; phone (843) 488-0865, coastrta.com. Fares are not stated on the page. source
The Kaminski House says it has no on-site parking, free street parking is available downtown, and public lots on Orange Street and Screven Street are a short walk away. source

Visitor center: Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce / Visitors Center. 531 Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29440; Not found on pages read; 843-546-8436 source

Parking in Georgetown

Where	Rate	Notes	Source
Downtown Georgetown (Front Street area)	Free street parking	Per Kaminski House Museum's site: free street parking downtown; public lots on Orange Street and Screven Street are a short walk away. No city parking page found.	source

Dogs

No city dog rules for Front Street or the Harborwalk were found on official pages read. source

When to Go

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30; the peak is September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October. source
The Hammock Coast site lists a 37th Wooden Boat Show in Georgetown with a tall ship, and WWII Warbirds at Georgetown County Airport, Oct. 1-4 (2026 headlines on its home page). source
The city says special events are held year round and lists them at discovergeorgetownsc.com; the city's festivals page gives no dates. source

Coming Up in and Near Georgetown

Nothing on our checked calendar here right now. See all South Carolina events.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

Near Georgetown

Around Georgetown within 25 miles

1The Rice Museumhistory museumunder 1 mi
2Ramsey Grove State ParkState Parkabout 7 mi
3Hampton Plantation State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 15 mi
4Brookgreen Gardenssculpture garden, zoo and nature preserveabout 15 mi
5Huntington Beach State ParkState Parkabout 16 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

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FAQ

What are the Rice Museum hours and prices?

Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM; adults $12, seniors (60+) $9, students (6-21) $6, under six free with an adult. 45-minute tours run on the hour from 11 AM to 3 PM. source

Which museums on Front Street are free?

The South Carolina Maritime Museum (729 Front St) and the Georgetown County Museum (120 Broad St) both list free admission, with donations appreciated. source

How long is the Harborwalk?

Discover Georgetown gives about four city blocks and 10 feet wide on its Harborwalk page, and about a quarter-mile on its walking-itinerary page; no official figure was found. source

Where do I park downtown?

The Kaminski House says free street parking is available downtown and public lots on Orange Street and Screven Street are a short walk away. source

Is there a rainy-day option?

Museums are indoors: Rice Museum, Maritime Museum, Kaminski House, Georgetown County Museum and the Gullah Museum, each with hours listed above. source

When was Georgetown founded?

1729, making it the third-oldest city in South Carolina. source

How many people live in Georgetown?

About 8,821, the U.S. Census Bureau’s estimate for July 1, 2024 (Census table).

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Visitor center hours: 531 Front Street (Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce) address and phone confirmed; hours not on pages read.
Harborwalk length: Discover Georgetown pages conflict (four blocks vs quarter-mile); no city measurement found.
No official city parking page found; only the Kaminski House statement.
Tour operator prices, times and addresses not read (operator list page gives names only).
Hopsewee prices are 'from' prices; hobcawbarony.org dog policy not stated.
Georgetown city page says the city is the third-oldest in SC; exact incorporation year not stated (1729 is the founding).
Georgetown Amtrak/bus intercity service not found; Coast RTA listed as serving Georgetown on a Visit Myrtle Beach page.

Sources

Read on October 26, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.

Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Georgetown, SC Travel Guide”, itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/pee-dee/georgetown/ (updated 2026-10-26). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.

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