The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department has nearly 9 miles of hike and bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers. There is a 1.6 mile granite trail that loops around San Gabriel Park.

On the North San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that goes from San Gabriel Park to Rivery Park. On the South San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that starts at Walden and College and goes to Blue Hole Park.

The City of Georgetown’s San Gabriel River Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2006.

For more information on the trails contact Georgetown Parks and Recreation at (512) 930-3595.

Related Documents
Hike & Bike Trails Map
Biking in State Parks
Georgetown Trails Map
Lake Georgetown San Gabriel River Trail-Goodwater Loop

Cowan Creek Golf Club is the newest championship golf course at Sun City Texas.  Enjoy the rolling fairways and water features Cowan Creek has to offer.  You will experience a true resort course feeling as each hole has its own character.Designed by Gary Stevenson, Cowan Creek plays at 7050 yards from the black tees.  Featuring 5 sets of tees, Cowan Creek offers every golfer a challenging yet fair round.  The course has large landing areas and generous greens.  The fairways are lined with classic hill country terrain, cactus, mesquite trees and wild life.  There are few water carries but be ready for the first hole with its creek carry into a dogleg left.  The 14th hole is one of the most intriguing risk reward holes in all of Central Texas golf.  Cowan Creek has a 9000 sq.ft. putting green, a large driving range, along with chipping, pitching, and sand practice areas.  Cowan Creek Golf Club is open to the public 7 days a week.

1433 Cool Springs Way
(512) 864-1111
www.sctxca.org/suncity/community-association/sites/cagolf

Firehouse Subs makes great subs made with only the finest high quality meats and cheeses.  The subs are steamed to perfection!

1003 W. University Dr., suite#110
(512) 869-3000
www.firehousesubs.com

Guests at Genghis Grill build their own bowls by choosing their own meats, spices, vegetables and sauces from Khan’s Kitchen and then march over to a massive hot circular grill – Genghis Grill!  Guests enjoy the scene as their food is being prepared, and if they are lucky, the grill masters will perform tricks to entertain the guests!

Wolf Ranch, 1015 West University Avenue, suite#700
(512) 930-5401
www.genghisgrill.com

All you can eat Asian and Japanese buffet at an affordable price. 

 1103 Rivery Blvd., #210
(512) 869-2777
www.ichibansushibuffet.com

The Red Poppy Planning Committee is having a call for artists for the 2010 Red Poppy Festival Artwork.  A committee of local artists will select the winning art to be used for the official 2010 Red Poppy Festival poster. 

There will be 500 posters of the selected artwork produced for sale by the Visitor Information Center.  The original artwork will be raffled and the artist will receive 50% of the raffle sales.  The artist will retain all rights to the original artwork, but will give permission to the City of Georgetown to use the art in the 2010 Red Poppy Festival promotional materials (website, ads, t-shirts, rack cards, banners, etc….).

Artwork must be original and communicate/interpret the artist’s depiction of any or all of the many facets of the Red Poppy Festival. Traditional, contemporary, impressionist, abstract, photos and digital two-dimensional works of art are welcome. The final poster will be 18″w x 24″h, therefore keep these proportions in mind when creating the artwork. Artist name, phone number and e-mail address must be clearly labeled on the back of the artwork.

All entries must be submitted to the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau office at 103 W. Seventh Street by October 30, 2009. Artwork will only be accepted Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  The artist’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address must be clearly labeled on the back of the artwork. The artist selected will be notified by November 20, 2009. For additional information, please contact Cari Miller, tourism manager for the City of Georgetown, at (512) 930-3585, or by email at cmiller@georgetowntx.org.  Entry Form

Celebrate Valentine’s in Georgetown!  Enjoy an evening of shopping on the Georgetown Square while sampling Texas wines and dining on the local restaurants’ best fare.  You can find unique gifts at the event’s silent auction held in the Courthouse.  This year’s event will be held on February 12, 2010.  Tickets are $25 and are available at the Georgetown Visitors Center.  The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Main Street Program and the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.

Historic Downtown Square
(512) 930-2027
www.mainstreetgeorgetown.com

At Tony & Luigi’s you will find classic Italian dishes in a beautiful atmosphere!  Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and dinner only on Sunday.  A fabulous lunch buffet is served also.  Outdoor patio area is available.

1201 South Church Street
(512) 864-2687
www.tonyandluigistexas.com