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Georgetown has almost 9 miles of hike-and-bike trails along San Gabriel River.
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Georgetown's historic downtown is filled with boutique shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and more.
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Known as the "Red Poppy Capital of Texas," the city is taken over by wild red poppies each spring.
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Georgetown's Blue Hole is a scenic lagoon on the South Fork San Gabriel River.
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Inner Space Cavern was hidden for 10,000 years, and is one of the best preserved caves in Texas.
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The annual Red Poppy Festival features concerts, parades, food, and family fun (April 22-24).
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