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Local Hot Spot Locales

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Looking for some great places with Georgetown flavor? Here are some great options within walking distance from campus.

Cianfrani

*our local coffee dive
715 S Main (Town Square)

City Lights Theater

*movies where the staff wear top hats
behind Home Depot (I-35 N access road)

The County Seat

*$0.99 ice cream M-F 3-5pm
119 W 7th (Town Square)

Down The Alley Bistro

*great lounge to study and snack
118 W 8th (Town Square)

San Gabriel Writers’ League

*provides support and training for local writers
jcates@austin.rr.com

Monument Cafe

*amazing biscuits and local food, with daily specials
500 S Austin (off Town Square)

Georgetown Symphony Society

*brings notable musicians to town each season
info@gtownsym.org

Laurie’s Too Tea Room

*the best sweet potato fries and burgers in town
612 S Main Street (off Town Square)

Dog-Eared Books

*a plethora of rare and used books
109 E 7th (Town Square)

San Gabriel River Trail

*hike, walk, run, bike, stroll
San Gabe Park to Lake Georgetown

Market Days

*hand-made arts and crafts, live music, entertainment
2nd Saturday of each month Mar-Dec from 10-5pm (Town Square)

The Caring Place Thrift Store

*has everything you might need; also accepts items
2000 Railroad (off University)

Red Poppy Coffee Co. and the Georgetown Library

*more precious coffee space and free books
402 W 8th (off Town Square)

Williamson County Art Guild

*hosts shows, workshops and scholarships for artists of all ages
Gallery at 610 S Main

Assistance League of Georgetown Thrift Store

*top notch thrift items at a good price; also accepts items
603 W. University

Lake Georgetown

*lake, trails, camping, parks
3 mi. west of Georgetown

Bob’s Catfish-n-More

*great locale dive
4159 Williams (off San Gabrial Park)

Curious Glass & Gallery

*bargain weekend classes, unique glass items, and lively owners
820 S Austin (Town Square)

Georgetown Winery

*boutique winery, wine bar, and customizable wines/labels
715 S Main (Town Square)

Dia Thai Cuisine

*authentic Thai food
114 E 7th (Town Square)

Nonna’s

*Mediterranean fusion cuisine made from scratch
at the corner of 8th and Church St. (Town Square)

First Fridays

*Town Square is open late w/ special events
6-8pm the 1st Friday of each month

Yoga at Grace Episcopal

*FREE for SU staff, faculty, and students
Monday 5-7:30pm; across University in front of Mabee Residential Hall

RunTex

*FREE running groups, FREE yoga, and Zumba classes
809 S Main (Town Square)

Dos Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant

*the place for Happy Hour for the 21 and up
1104 S Main (off Town Square)

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Posted August 05, 2009.