Land Tours
Ghost
Tours of Georgetown
Escape into the past on our haunted history ghost tour as we explore the darkened streets of historic seaport Georgetown by lantern light with re-enactor Bob Wolf and story teller Elizabeth Robertson Huntsinger Wolf; author of Ghosts of Georgetown, More Ghosts of Georgetown, and Georgetown Mysteries and Legends.
Phone: (843) 543-5777 www.ghostsofgeorgetown.com
Miss Nell's Tours
Address: 308 Front Street
Phone: 843-546-3975
The Kaminski House
One of Georgetown's architectural jewels, this house was built in the late 1700's on a bluff overlooking historic Front Street and the Sampit River. It's great appeal is its collection of fine antiques. The interior features many of the home's original floors and moldings. The home has been residence to three of Georgetown's mayors, including John Keith and Harold Kaminski.
You are invited to picnic on the beautiful lawn, enjoy the observation deck overlooking the Sampit River and shop the museum store located in the old butler's quarters.
Address: 1003 Front Street
Phone: 843-546-7706
Hours:Guided tours on the hour Mon.-Sat. 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. 1 - 4 pm.
Admission: Adults $5.00. Ages 6 -12, $2.00. Children under 6 are free.
Swamp Fox Tours
While visiting
the area, stop by and take an hour tour of Georgetown South Carolina's
Historic District with Geraldine Jayroe or her staff. While in
Bienvenue, ask about the private local Georgetown Plantation Tours and
other area tours provided by Swamp Fox Tours.
Address: 1001 Front Street
Phone: 843-527-6469
Tours of Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony, 17,500 acres of protected land, serves as a research reserve and historic site. During the colonial era, it was a king's grant and by the 19th century, Hobcaw Barony was subdivided into 11 rice plantations. At the end of rice cultivation, New Yorker Bernard Baruch purchased the property for use as a winter hunting retreat and entertained visitors from all over the world.
Three-hour van tours highlight Hobcaw's history, especially the Baruch era.
Address: Highway 17 North
Phone: 843-546-4623
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Thurs. 1 - 4 pm.
Fee: $15.00 per person. Reservations required.
Water Tours
Rover Tours
The "Carolina Rover" will take you through Winyah Bay to the North Island Lighthouse where you can go shelling in a bird watcher's paradise.
Sight the smokestack of the sunken Union flagship Harvest Moon. The "Tall Ship Jolly Rover" is a two hour sailing adventure along the marshland of the Intracoastal Waterway, Winyah Bay, and Goat Island. Hear tales of plank walking and buried treasure from the ship's pirate during morning and afternoon sails.
Address: Front & Broad Sts.
Phone: 843-546-8822
Carolina Rover Departure: 9 am, 1 pm & 5 pm.
Carolina Rover Fees: The tour
is $30.00 per adult and $20.00 per child
Cap'n Rod's Lowcountry Plantation Tours
Address: 711 Front Street
Phone: 843-477-0287
Wallace Sailing Charters
Address: 607 Front Street
Phone: 843-902-6999
Black River Outdoors Center Expeditions
Address: 21 Garden Ave. (3 Miles North on Hwy. 701)
Phone: 843-546-4840
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