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		<title>Segway Tours</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Hill Country Segway Tours Inc. provides Segway tours of Georgetown.  Take a Segway tour on Georgetown&#8217;s hike and bike trails out to Lake Georgetown or around San Gabriel Park, or arrange a tour of Georgetown&#8217;s historical homes and Victorian buildings!  For pricing information and to arrange your personal tour, contact:
Hill Country Segway Tours
(512) 784-5977
www.hillcountrysegwaytours.com
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<p>Hill Country Segway Tours Inc. provides Segway tours of Georgetown.  Take a Segway tour on Georgetown&#8217;s hike and bike trails out to Lake Georgetown or around San Gabriel Park, or arrange a tour of Georgetown&#8217;s historical homes and Victorian buildings!  For pricing information and to arrange your personal tour, contact:</p>
<address>Hill Country Segway Tours<br />
(512) 784-5977<br />
<a href="http://www.hillcountrysegwaytours.com" target="_blank">www.hillcountrysegwaytours.com</a></address>
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		<title>Skate Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/skate-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Georgetown Skate Park opened in July 2008!  It is located in San Gabriel Park behind the San Gabriel Pool.  The park offers skaters ramps, grind boxes, rails, half pipes and quarter pipes.  The City is working with Regiment Board shop to offer programs and clinics. 
449 E. Morrow
(512) 930-3595
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Georgetown Skate Park opened in July 2008!  It is located in San Gabriel Park behind the San Gabriel Pool.  The park offers skaters ramps, grind boxes, rails, half pipes and quarter pipes.  The City is working with Regiment Board shop to offer programs and clinics. </p>
<p>449 E. Morrow</p>
<p>(512) 930-3595</p>
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		<title>Lake Georgetown</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/lake-georgetown-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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For the more serious angler or water enthusiast, this 1200 acre lake offers boating, skiing, fishing, four separate camping areas, a wildlife preserve and 16 miles of hiking trails. Cedar Breaks Park and Jim Hogg Park have boat ramps and camping facilities with RV hook-ups and restrooms with showers. Russell Park has both a camping [...]]]></description>
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<p>For the more serious angler or water enthusiast, this 1200 acre lake offers boating, skiing, fishing, four separate camping areas, a wildlife preserve and 16 miles of hiking trails. Cedar Breaks Park and Jim Hogg Park have boat ramps and camping facilities with RV hook-ups and restrooms with showers. Russell Park has both a camping and swimming area, a boat ramp and restrooms with showers. Tejas Park offers primitive camping and picnic areas. Fishing is some of the best in the region, with small and largemouth bass, white bass, flathead and channel cat.</p>
<p>Off Williams Drive/Andice Rd<br />
(512) 930-5253<br />
<a href="http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/" target="_blank">http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/</a><a href="http://visit.georgetown.org/files/2008/08/lake-georgetown1.jpg"></a></p>
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		<title>Disc Golf Course</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/disc-golf-course/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains two Disc Golf Courses. There is a 9-hole Disc Golf Course in San Gabriel Park and there is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in the Rivery Park. For more information regarding the Disc Golf Courses, please call (512) 930-3595.
http://parks.georgetown.org/category/disc-golf-courses/
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The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains two Disc Golf Courses. There is a 9-hole Disc Golf Course in San Gabriel Park and there is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in the Rivery Park. For more information regarding the Disc Golf Courses, please call (512) 930-3595.<br />
<a href="http://parks.georgetown.org/category/disc-golf-courses/">http://parks.georgetown.org/category/disc-golf-courses/</a></p>
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		<title>Bark Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/bark-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Bark Park is located in a beautiful pecan grove providing significant shade for dogs and their owners alike. There is parking available as well as water fountains and trash containers for owners and their dogs. Additional features will be added to the park such as picnic tables, benches, and a trail around the park in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Bark Park is located in a beautiful pecan grove providing significant shade for dogs and their owners alike. There is parking available as well as water fountains and trash containers for owners and their dogs. Additional features will be added to the park such as picnic tables, benches, and a trail around the park in the future. Be sure to locate, read, and understand the Rules for Use posted at the park for an enjoyable visit to Bark Park for yourself, your dog, and your neighbors.</p>
<p><em>151 Holly Street<br />
(512) 930-3595<br />
</em><a href="http://parks.georgetown.org/bark-park/"><em>http://parks.georgetown.org/bark-park/</em></a></p>
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		<title>Russell Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/russell-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Keep driving west on Williams Drive, past Sun City approximately a mile, then take a left on Ranch Road 3405. Go almost a mile, then take a left on County Road 262, to arrive at Russell Park. Two boat ramps and 70 covered picnic areas are available with barbecue pits and a swimming beach. Open [...]]]></description>
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<p>Keep driving west on Williams Drive, past Sun City approximately a mile, then take a left on Ranch Road 3405. Go almost a mile, then take a left on County Road 262, to arrive at Russell Park. Two boat ramps and 70 covered picnic areas are available with barbecue pits and a swimming beach. Open April 1 &#8211; September 30th 6 a.m. till dusk.</p>
<p>Russell Park Road<br />
(512) 930-5253</p>
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		<title>Jim Hogg Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/jim-hogg-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Jim Hogg Park is located on the north side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park was named for former Texas Governor Jim Hogg. Visitors enjoy camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and all nature has to share. Jim Hogg Park offers 148 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jim Hogg Park is located on the north side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park was named for former Texas Governor Jim Hogg. Visitors enjoy camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and all nature has to share. Jim Hogg Park offers 148 campsites with water and 30amp/20 amp electrical hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, a boat ramp, fishing docks, and public telephones. Drive west on Williams Drive, past Sun City a quarter of a mile and take a left on Jim Hogg Road. Go straight to arrive at the park.</p>
<p>Jim Hogg Road<br />
512) 930-5253</p>
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		<title>Georgetown Challenge Course</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown-challenge-course/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Nestled among the trees lining the North San Gabriel River, the course consists of many low team elements, 22 new and exciting high elements (including parallel zip-lines), and two climbing walls. Our course is open year round to accommodate your team building needs, special event, or corporate training schedule. We can also provide special skill [...]]]></description>
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<p>Nestled among the trees lining the North San Gabriel River, the course consists of many low team elements, 22 new and exciting high elements (including parallel zip-lines), and two climbing walls. Our course is open year round to accommodate your team building needs, special event, or corporate training schedule. We can also provide special skill workshops including rock climbing or rappelling. The 4-hour program includes: a team assessment of needs prior to the event and four hours of our lower team building initiatives. These activities present the group with a base of discussion for how to improve the productivity and quality of the group.</p>
<p>*Prices vary due to group size, activities, etc.<br />
(512) 931-2644<br />
http://www.georgetownparks.org/facilities/challengecourse.php</p>
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		<title>Founder&#039;s Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/founders-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Williamson County&#8217;s first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in May 1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George Washington Glasscock offered to donate the land he owned jointly with Thomas B. Huling as a site for the county seat. The land was bounded by the oak tree at one [...]]]></description>
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<p>Williamson County&#8217;s first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in May 1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George Washington Glasscock offered to donate the land he owned jointly with Thomas B. Huling as a site for the county seat. The land was bounded by the oak tree at one corner and the San Gabriel River to the north and west. The commissioners named the town Georgetown in Glasscock&#8217;s honor.</p>
<address>811 Main Street</address>
<address>Georgetown, TX 78626</address>
<address><a title="parks.georgetown.org" href="http://parks.georgetown.org" target="_blank">parks.georgetown.org</a> </address>
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		<title>Cedar Breaks Park</title>
		<link>http://visit.georgetown.org/cedar-breaks-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Cedar Breaks Park is located on the south side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park is aptly named for the abundance of cedar (Ashe Juniper) present. Cedar Breaks offers 64 campsites with water and 30amp/20amp electrical hookups, and 2 group [...]]]></description>
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<p>Cedar Breaks Park is located on the south side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park is aptly named for the abundance of cedar (Ashe Juniper) present. Cedar Breaks offers 64 campsites with water and 30amp/20amp electrical hookups, and 2 group shelters. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp, fishing docks, and a 16-mile hiking trail with a variety of scenery. Drive west on Williams Drive (RM 2338) and take a left at D.B. Wood Road. Go across the bridge and take a right at Cedar Breaks Road.</p>
<p>Cedar Breaks Road<br />
(512) 930-5253</p>
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