Georgetown

Just 30 miles north of Austin, Georgetown is home to the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas,” filled with local shops, restaurants, and bars. Stop in at the stunning Georgetown Art Center for exhibits and events, or pick up a great read at independent and woman-owned bookstore Lark & Owl Booksellers. Hit the many antique shops for treasures, and after dinner see a performance at the historic Georgetown Palace Theatre. Outdoorsy types can fish, ski, hike, and camp at 1,200-acre Lake Georgetown, or spend a day swimming and sunning at Blue Hole, a lagoon bordered by limestone. It's also home to The Hacienda at Georgetown.