Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is a city of 85,999 people in Williamson County, Texas, founded in 1848.
Why visit Georgetown
Townapedia lists 90 museums and landmarks, 87 parks and trails, 155 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include City Lights, The Georgetown Palace Theatre, The Williamson Museum and Inner Space Cavern.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Georgetown
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About Georgetown
Georgetown is a city in Texas and the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 67,176 at the 2020 census, and according to 2025 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 106,907. It is 30 miles (48 km) north of Austin and is part of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Georgetown, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Doug Smith Performance Center
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
206 West 2nd Street, Georgetown
Georgetown Palace Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
810 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Rodney A. & Mary Ann Klett Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
2211 N Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Museums and landmarks90
The Williamson Museum
Museum · 2.5 mi
Museum of Williamson County history.
716 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
We-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Inner Space Cavern
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Cave in United States of America
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Artisans Connect Gallery
Museum · 2.5 mi
Closed Monday through Wednesday. Open Thursday through Friday by appointment.
800 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Belford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Cordovan Art School @ Georgetown Art Center
Museum · 2.6 mi
Art school. Hours are office hours.
816 South Main Street, Georgetown
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Georgetown Light and Water Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Waterworks in Texas, United States of America
Harper-Chesser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Hutto Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
Saxon Motor Car Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
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Williamson County Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Monument to the Confederacy in Georgetown, Texas
78 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds87
Blue Hole Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Lagoon and park in Georgetown, Texas, U.S.
100 Blue Hole Park Road, Georgetown
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Park · 3.5 mi
Memorial plaza in Georgetown, Texas, USA
75 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes155
District Six
Restaurant · Burger, Salad · 2.6 mi
Sports bar which also serves some food.
105 West 9th Street, Georgetown
Su-Mo 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Gumbo's North
Restaurant · Regional, Cajun, Creole, Steak, Seafood · 2.5 mi
All food is cooked to order. Bar is open until midnight each night (crowd permitting). Outdoor seating is upstairs on the balcony.
701 South Main Street, Georgetown
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
Delivery and curbside pickup only. No dine-in.
928 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Roots Bistro
Restaurant · Tacos, Sandwich, Burger, Pizza · 2.5 mi
Hosts regular live music performances.
118 West 8th Street, Georgetown
Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
600 Degrees Pizzeria and Drafthouse
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
124 East 8th Street, Georgetown
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
350 Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road, Georgetown
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
August Beverage Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1204 Williams Drive, Georgetown
Mo,Tu-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Barrels and Amps Piano Bar
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
Hosts live music performances.
209 West 8th Street, Georgetown
Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-24:00; Mo-Th 15:00-24:00
Black Sugar Caffe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
109 West 7th Street, Georgetown
Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Bob's Catfish-N-More
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.1 mi
305 East Morrow Street, Georgetown
Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00
143 more on the map.
Where to stay24
Churches and places of worship60
Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
508 West 4th Street, Georgetown
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
1333 West University Avenue, Georgetown
First United Methodist Church Georgetown
Church · Methodist · 2.9 mi
410 East University Avenue, Georgetown
Georgetown Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 5.1 mi
5105 South Interstate 35, Georgetown
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging41
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare38
Family Emergency Room at Georgetown
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1210 West University Avenue, Georgetown
Lone Star Circle of Care at Lake Aire Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2423 Williams Drive, Georgetown
Map of Georgetown
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Georgetown Lake (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Williamson County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Killeen Regional Airport (GRK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Round Rock 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Brushy Creek 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Cedar Park 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Austin 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Killeen 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Elgin 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Belton 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Copperas Cove 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Buda 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bastrop 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WesleyChapelAMEChurch, James Howard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Georgetown, Texas (2018) - 174, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huttotx1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BelfordHistoricDistrict2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FirstMethodistChurchGeorgetown, James Howard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rutlo 3772831372 Southwestern, Matthew Rutledge (rutlo), CC BY 2.0
- Williamson county courthouse 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- SaxonMotorCar1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HarperChesser1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgetownLightWater1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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