Neighborhood Highlights
Georgetown Art Center
Located in downtown Georgetown, the center aims to make art more accessible to everyone. In addition to art exhibits, art shows are also organized at this center, where some artists speak on an array of topics.
Georgetown Palace Theatre
A vintage theater complex and a great place to attend shows in Georgetown. A popular attraction decorated in a unique art style, Georgetown Palace Theatre is currently a public center for live entertainment and performances. It hosts various musicals, plays, and other shows featuring local talent.
The Inner Space Cavern
Hidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best-preserved caves in Texas. It’s the fourth largest cave system in Texas and features stalactites, lovely rock formations, large pillars, and stalagmites.
The History of Georgetown
Though Georgetown had a slowly growing population since its foundation, it didn’t get a significant increase in popularity until the establishment of Southwestern University in 1873. As the first university in Texas, it brought students and their families to the town’s population and workforce.
Later, in 1960, the neighboring city of Austin experienced a large increase of development in all areas. This spread to Georgetown and kickstarted its development into the modern age. More recently, it has become a humble town with a steadily growing population of friendly locals. Homes, hospitals, and public education centers have been built to increase quality of life.
Additionally, in 2015, the city made the switch to generate all its power with wind and solar energy and become 100% green powered. A sleepy little town even today, Georgetown continues to be a friendly, comfortable place to live and visit. Many of its buildings still carry their same 19th century aesthetic, with a notable history that feels much more exciting to experience in person.
