Local Hot Spot Locales
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Photo: Lucas Adams
Looking for some great places with Georgetown flavor? Here are some great options within walking distance from campus.
Assistance League of Georgetown Thrift Store
Top notch thrift items at a good price; also accepts donation items.
603 West University Avenue
Bob’s Catfish -n- More
Bob’s serves fried catfish and various seafood platters. 305 East Morrow
Burger University
Graduate to a better burger! They offer offer classic options such as burgers, hand-cut fries, hand battered onion rings and hand made shakes. 119 W. 7th Street (Town Square)
The Caring Place Thrift Store
Offers inexpensive clothing and household items as well as accepting food pantry donations. 2000 Railroad Street
CherryBerry
CherryBerry self-serve frozen yogurt offers over 50 premium rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 50 toppings. 1103 Rivery Blvd., Suite 260
http://www.cherryberryyogurtbar.com/
Cianfranni Coffee Company
Georgetown’s local coffee dive. 109 West 7th Street (Town Square)
City Lights Theatre
“The Last Great Movie House” in Georgetown. 420 Wolf Ranch Parkway, behind Home Depot.
http://www.citylightstheatres.com/
Cotton Patch Cafe
A place where real, homemade, fresh food is served in a comfortable and welcoming environment, full of Texas pride. 1021 W. University Ave.
Curious Glass & Gallery
Offers bargain weekend classes, unique glass items, and lively owners. 820 South Austin Avenue
http://curiousglassandgallery.com/
Dia Thai Cuisine
Georgetown’s authentic Thai restaurant. 114 East 7th Street (Town Square)
Dog-Eared Books
A plethora of rare and used books. 109 West 7th Street (Town Square)
Dos Salsas Tex-Mex Restaurant
A Tex-Mex staple in downtown Georgetown. 1104 South Main (Town Square)
Duke’s BBQ
Smokehouse that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Duke’s also offers live music, on-site catering, and banquet rooms. 408 West Morrow Street
El Patron
El Patron has authentic Mexican food, serving seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, tacos, and now serving old-fashioned Texas BBQ. 603 W. University Ave., Suite 110
http://www.elpatronrestaurants.com/
The Exchange at Annarella
A men’s and women’s clothing, and accessory consignment store. Upscale merchandise includes new and unique items that are name brand or one of a kind. 800 S. Austin Ave., Ste. A.
http://www.exchangeconsign.com
First Fridays
Galleries, local artists, exhibits, and live music, all in Georgetown’s Town Square. 6-8pm on the 1st Friday of each month in the Town Square.
http://visit.georgetown.org/first-fridays/
Galaxy Cupcakes
Georgetown’s gourmet cupcake bakery. Cupcakes made fresh every day and specialty flavors. 107 East 7th Street on the Square.
Georgetown Symphony Society
Brings notable musicians to town each season.
http://www.georgetowntexassymphony.org/
Georgetown Winery
Boutique winery, wine bar, and personalized wines/labels. 715 South Main (Town Square)
Lake Georgetown
Lakeside trails, camping, and parks. 3 mi. west of Georgetown
La Maison
Serves a menu of traditional French cuisine. 204 East 8th Street
Laurie’s Too Tea Room
Laurie’s offers a variety of good, homemade food. 612 Main Street
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
Georgetown’s only bowling alley, offers fully automated scoring, and an outstanding snack bar. CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill offers lounge seating on the bowling lanes, billiards, shuffle board and a full service restaurant for your enjoyment. 1010 North Austin Avenue.
http://www.melslonestarlanes.com/
Monument Cafe
Serves great local food, amazing biscuits, and daily specials.
500 South Austin Avenue
http://www.themonumentcafe.com/
The Palace Theatre
Located in the historic downtown district it is home to a year-round season of live theater productions including musicals, comedies, and dramas.
810 South Austin Avenue
Red Poppy Coffee Co. at the Georgetown Public Library
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee while perusing the library shelves. 402 West 8th Street
http://www.redpoppycoffee.com/
RunTex
FREE running groups, yoga, and Zumba classes 809 South Main (Town Square)
San Gabriel River Trail
Hike, walk, run, bike, stroll… San Gabriel Park to Lake Georgetown
San Gabriel Writers’ League
Provides support and training for local writers.
http://sgwl.net/
Second Saturday Market Days
Hand-made arts and crafts, live music and entertainment. 2nd Saturday of each month, Mar-Dec from 10-5pm in the Town Square.
http://visit.georgetown.org/2nd-saturday-market-days/
Shake’s Frozen Custard
A Georgetown favorite that offers classic sundaes, old fashioned shakes and malts, and their signature concretes and cakes. 1208 Williams Drive
Sweet Serendipity
Georgetown’s own chocolate factory located on the square. Their homemade candy collection includes white, milk, and dark chocolate selections. 710 S. Austin Ave.
http://www.sweetserendipityinc.com/
The Uptown Social
Rooftop restaurant, bar, lounge, and terrace on the Square. 501 South Austin Avenue, 4th Floor.
Williamson County Art Guild
Hosts shows, workshops and scholarships for artists of all ages. Gallery located at 610 South Main
Williamson County Museum
The Museum is a non-profit organization that was established in 1997 to collect and interpret items that promote the unique culture and heritage of Williamson County. The museum provides free educational programming, exhibits and events to the public including the Up the Chisholm Trail cattle drive and chuck wagon cook-off each September. 716 South Austin Avenue
