Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina, handling over 960,000 tons of materials a year. The Historic District of Georgetown contains more than fifty homes, public buildings and sites which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Harborwalk is a charming waterfront boardwalk between two of Georgetown's most historically significant buildings, the Kaminski House and the Rice Museum (originally the Old Market Building). Overlooking the Sampit River Harbor, the boardwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries, antique shops and specialty stores.

A favorite way to see Georgetown is by boat. A selection of tours will take you in and around Winyah Bay and the surrounding rivers, past plantation mansions and long-abandoned rice fields. For a delightful change of pace, hop a ride to a remote barrier island for shell collecting and a look at the North Island Lighthouse.

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A comfortably sized town of just 9,000 full-time residents, Georgetown has been rated among the Top 100 Small Towns in America and is renowned for its restored Colonial-era downtown and classic riverfront. Opening onto the Atlantic Ocean, Winyah Bay is a boater’s paradise, featuring easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the five rivers which feed into the bay. Discover the fabulous estuaries and tidelands which teem with native wildlife by kayak or canoe. The nearby Francis Marion National Forest offers a quarter-million acres of lakes, rivers, and unspoiled natural riches, accessible from the remarkable 42 mile long Swamp Fox–Palmetto Hiking Trail.

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Harmony Township is an 800 acre coastal community developed along the banks of two rivers with over four miles of waterfront. Discover the exceptional collection of river, marsh and nature view homesites. Home designs here are inspired by the Lowcountry appeal of Charleston’s historic downtown and feature traditional wide porches, fireplaces and oversized windows.

Georgetown residents have convenient access to amenities such as beautiful beaches, the historic downtown’s Harborwalk and elegant plantation tours from the region’s past. Experience the superb local cuisine and browse the unique shops and galleries which showcase local artisans’ work. Indulge yourself in Southern hospitality and the pleasures of life in Georgetown County - ideally located less than an hour’s drive from both Myrtle Beach to the north and the city of Charleston to the south.

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