- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near Georgetown, South Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Fishing, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Historic Homes.
- From Hobcaw Barony Visitors Center to Harold Kaminski House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Georgetown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Murrells Inlet, Garden City Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach.
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The 17,500-acre Hobcaw Barony is a wildlife preserve in Georgetown, South Carolina. It is open to the public and is also an important research institution. The Barony contains at least one example of every ecosystem that occurs naturally in South Carolina.
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An exemplary instance of Georgian style architecture, the Harold Kaminski House and museum was built in the 18th century by the merchant Paul Trapier, also known as 'The King of Georgetown.' The home is open for tours.
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1950 Rutledge Road, Off U.S. 17, Georgetown, SC 29458
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A repurposed rice plantation, the Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is nestled in Georgetown, South Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the realities of plantation life before, during and immediately after the Civil War.
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Once a working plantation, the Hopsewee Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina is now a museum, restaurant and historical interpretive center. The property also contains the River Oak Tea Room, an elegant salon that serves tea and small meals.
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236 Abbeville Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440
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SC-CARES - SC Coastal Animal Rescue & Educational Sanctuary provides a compassionate no kill no breed haven for abused, neglected and unwanted exotic animals. They develop and implement educational programs for civic groups and rescue, rehabilitate and release injured wildlife.
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21424 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
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Covering over 55,000 acres, the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of coastal river habitats and natural wetlands. Hunting and fishing are allowed within the refuge by permit, and the area is popular with birdwatchers and photographers as well.
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An earthwork artillery site built during the Civil War, Battery White is a historic battlement, wooded with live oak and consisting of two stone cannons. It sits on 3 acres and is located within a private condominium development.
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Georgetown's Kaminski House Museum is a fascinating institution for visitors interested in the history of the American Southeast. Its imposing white Classical façade bears strong Colonial influences. Most of the interior appointments are Colonial, but some hail from the Antebellum period.
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Explore the spooky side of Georgetown with a nighttime outing organized by Williams Ghost Walks of Georgetown. Visit the most paranormally active locations in the city and learn why Georgetown is one of the most haunted locations in the United States.
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The Georgetown, South Carolina Rice Museum is dedicated to the history of American rice cultivation and the ways rice cultivation has shaped South Carolina. The museum's exhibits include photographs, paintings, sculptures, historic documents, agricultural equipment and more.