Travel to Georgetown for a peaceful village-style escape
The quaint, storybook town of Georgetown, Delaware, is awash with grand Victorian Gothic architecture, rich with captivating heritage, and surrounded by rolling fields and forests, with the beach-lined Atlantic coast just 15 miles away to the east. Whatever type of traveler you are, you'll find a Georgetown vacation rental to suit _ the town, neighboring countryside, and coast boast a mix of family-sized cottages and lodges, quiet condos and romantic luxury apartments.
Old-world architecture and heritage museums
With a Georgetown vacation rental, history and heritage is never far away. The town center itself is blanketed in old-world buildings and architectural marvels. Many of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Sussex County Courthouse, a mid-19th-century redbrick courthouse fronted by white colonnades. Another key sight is St Paul's Episcopal Church, a huge mid-19th-century redbrick structure with a sharp-pointed Victorian Gothic spire. The Marvel Carriage Museum is another must-see, an open-air museum housing a variety of perfectly-preserved antique carriages.
Hunting and hiking in Georgetown's woodland
Booking a Georgetown vacation rental means putting yourself near the heart of the unblemished, deep green Delaware wilderness. The Redden State Forest is just 4 miles north of Georgetown, a 12,400-acre stretch of rugged pine, oak, and maple, with countless hiking, biking and horse-riding trails, as well as dedicated birdwatching areas and _ in season _ timbered tracks for deer hunting. True wildlife lovers can venture out to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, a vast coastal marshland preserve _ 14 miles northeast of Georgetown _ where the name of the game is waterfowl hunting, fishing, and kid-oriented environmental education exhibits.
Summer brings sunshine to quaint Georgetown
Georgetown and the rest of Delaware's Sussex County experience 4 distinct seasons, with a reasonable amount of rain spread across the year _ mostly in spring and fall _ and some snowfall during the winter months. In the height of summer _ the month of July _ temperatures regularly climb to the mid-80s. With these hot temperatures _ matched by blue, sunny skies _ summer is the best time to book a Georgetown vacation rental, especially if you're hoping to spend much of your trip outdoors. During the winter _ November through early March _ temperatures dip into the 20s.
Exploring the natural features in Georgetown
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Georgetown. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Trap Pond State Park (12.5 mi / 20.1 km)
- Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Lewes Beach (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Rehoboth Beach (16.4 mi / 26.4 km)
- Cape Henlopen State Park (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
- Slaughter Beach (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
How to get to and around Georgetown
The nearest airport is in Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County), located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional), which is 25 mi (40.2 km) away.
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