Downtown Walking Tour

Discover Georgetown’s history one step at a time with our self-guided Downtown Walking Tour,
created in collaboration with the City of Georgetown.

Stroll through the charming streets of the Square and nearby blocks, where beautifully preserved buildings share stories of the people, businesses, and architecture that shaped our community.

Look for the red QR code stickers displayed in the windows or doors of participating historic buildings. Simply scan the code with your smartphone to unlock the story of each site—its architecture, early use, and role in Georgetown’s past and present.

Enjoy a leisurely day of history, shopping, and dining as you explore the best of Georgetown’s preserved past and vibrant present.

Explore the Stops on the Tour

Each number below corresponds with the number on the red QR code at each historic building.

The tour begins at #2 and continues through #64, guiding you through Georgetown’s most notable historic sites.

Downtown Walking Tour

Explore the Stops on the Tour

2. Historic Williamson County Courthouse

3. 101 W. 7th St (1885)

4. 103 W. 7th St (1971) Vistors Center

5. Gold Building (1912)

6. H.C. Craig Building (1903)

7. E.W. Talbott Building (1904)

8. M.B. Lockett Building (1896)

9. Pontiac Building (1939)

10. Rouser Building (1913)

11. Bayer Building (1895)

12. David Love Building (1883)

13. Mileham Building (1891)

14. 712 S. Austin Ave (1895)

15. 714 S. Austin Ave (1889)

16. Farmers State Bank Building (1910)

17. Stromberg-Hoffman & Co. (1926)

18. 211 W. 8th St (1885)

19. Robinson Building (1886)

20. 215 W. 8th St (1930)

21. 216-224 W. 8th St (1930)

22. 214 W. 8th St (1920)

23. Steele Store & Makemson Hotel

24. Palace Theatre (1925)

25. 812 S. Austin Ave (1920)

26. 820 S. Austin Ave. (1920)

27. Telephone Exchange Building (1911)

28. 807 Rock St (1920)

29. 109-115 West 9th St (1930)

30. 823 W. Austin Ave (1925)

31. 817 S. Austin Ave (1935)

32. McDougal-Booty Building (1893)

33. Leavell General Store (1885)

34. Mann's Drug Store (1880)

35. 114 W. 8th St (1889)

36. T.W. Marrs Building (1889)

37. The Emporium (1889)

38. Burkhart's News Stand (1900)

39. Allen & Landrum Building (1907-1908)

40. Lesense-Stone Building (1884)

41. 810-812 S. Main St (1916)

42. Fire House and Old City Hall (1892)

43. Grace Heritage Center (1881)

44. 809 S. Main St (1925)

45. Atkins Building (1925)

46. P.H. Dimmitt & Co. Building (1901)

47. 116 E. 8th St (1930)

48. 118 E. 8th St (1930)

49. 120 E. 8th St (1880)

50. 122 E. 8th St (1925)

51. 124 E. 8th St (1905)

52. Old U.S. Post Office (1931)

53. 109-111 E. 8th St (1930)

54. Dimmitt Building (1890)

55. City Pharmacy (1885)

56. Evans Building (1902)

57. Shafer Saddlery Building (1870)

58. C.A.D. Clamp Building (1889)

59. C.A.D. Clamp Building (1889)

60. Masonic Lodge (1900)

61. Glasscock Block (1907)

62. 101 E. 7th St (1970)

63. Old Williamson County Jail (1888)

64. Old Railroad Produce Warehouse (1904)

65. The End!