Front Street in Georgetown is a lovely gathering spot for shoppers, tourists, diners, and historians. Beautiful riverfront buildings in fresh pastel colors offer a sense of what nineteenth-century life may have been like in this seaport town.
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Front Street parallels Georgetown's waterfront. On the other side of the stores and restaurants pictured above, a boardwalk stretches beside the Sampit River. Known as the Harborwalk, this path is a perfect place to stroll along the sleepy river and take in South Carolina's third oldest city.
Several Georgetown festivals and events take place on or near Front Street, including the Wooden Boat Show. The event, typically held in October, draws nautical enthusiasts from all over the Southeast, who come to admire a variety of vessels – including rowboats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and century class (100 years or older).
Front Street is ideally suited for walking tours. (See a helpful map of downtown Georgetown). Parks, shops, restaurants, and the art deco-influenced Strand Theater offer plenty to see and enjoy.
Two museums book-end Front Street – the Kaminski House and the Rice Museum. A tour of the latter spans two buildings. One portion resides in the old rice mill, which has been converted into a clock tower. The other portion resides in the old Kaminski Hardware Store. The upper floor of the hardware store honors Georgetown's maritime history and features the Brown's Ferry Vessel – America's oldest exhibited ship.
Currently, parts of Front Street are being renovated as mixed-use developments. Freshly remodeled living spaces and condo units could revitalize the downtown area.
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