The Georgetown Visitors Center will temporarily close for infrastructure improvements starting this month.
What’s happening?: The closure will begin in December and last approximately 12-18 months, Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said at a Dec. 9 City Council workshop.
During the closure, guests can find Visitors Center services at the new Downtown Development and Special Events office in the city-owned parking garage. All operations will continue as normal from the new office, McAuliffe said.
The $2.5 million renovation is funded by the city’s hotel occupancy tax fund, and includes:
- Interior layout updates
- An updated retail and merchandise display
- Additional restrooms
- Safety improvements
- Structural repairs
The why: City officials considered relocating the office or building a new facility, but ultimately decided to renovate the existing space. By upgrading the Visitors Center now, the city can avoid more expensive issues, modernize the building, and ensure long-term accessibility and functionality, McAuliffe said.
