Charleston, SC to Georgetown, SC

Date            April 19, 2012                            
Day             296
Departure    Charleston City Marina, Charleston, SC  7:35 am

Arrival         Harborwalk Marina, Georgetown, SC  4:10 pm                   

Miles               62.7

Cumulative   4759.3

The weather forecast was for showers then clearing to partly sunny, not so today!  After traveling in rain and drizzle all day, we were glad to arrive at our destination, Georgetown, SC.  Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina, following Charleston and Beaufort.  Georgetown was founded in 1729 and became an official port of entry in 1732.  From the years of early settlement, through the Revolutionary War and up to the onset of the Civil War, Georgetown flourished, primarily thanks to the indigo and rice crops which fueled Georgetown’s commerce.  Today, it is a quiet town with a lovely harbor walk sandwiched in between Front St. (the main street of the town) and the waterfront.  Stores and restaurants are accessible from both Front St. and the harbor walk.  The rain finally stopped and we were able to walk to the River Room for dinner (which had excellent Mud Pie) and then stroll along the harbor walk.

Usually you see signs on the docks along the waterway that say "No Wake".  This home found a different way of asking you to slow down.  The sign on the dock depicts a pair of sunglasses that reads "Join Wake Watchers"!

Front St. -  Looks like Main Street USA

One of the park squares that provides access to "Harbor Walk"

A view of the river (above) and some of the businesses located on the harbor walk,  just steps from the river.