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Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach Offers Timeless Entertainment at the Shore
Myrtle Beach is a beloved South Carolina resort community with multi-generational appeal. The Grand Strand encompasses more than 60 miles of wide sand beaches, scenic barrier islands and a number of lively beach towns that welcome visitors throughout the year.
Our guide will introduce you to the variety of fun things to see and do in this extraordinary place. Whether you prefer a relaxing at the beach or exciting water sports, thrill rides or serene gardens, a little gambling or a game of golf....you’ll find it here in the Myrtle Beach area.
Water, Water, Everywhere
A striking location at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean offers active visitors every opportunity to take the water.
Anglers come from miles around to try their luck in the deep blue sea. Jump on a convenient “HeadBoat” for a half- or full-day deep sea fishing excursion to catch sea bass and other delicacies. If you are after larger game fish you may want to charter a smaller, private boat. If you would rather, there are a number of places you can pull up on the beach to fish or drop a line off a pier, but don’t forget your fishing license.
Enjoy access to just about every water sport under the sun, from a relaxing kayak adventure on the ocean or the back bays, to sailing on the open sea. You can also rent zippy WaveRunners, bounce around on the back of a banana boat, ride a wakeboard, parasail high in the sky, or simply grab a surfboard and hit the waves.
Playful Parks
Traditionally, the area’s amusement parks have held a certain allure for the young and young-at-heart. The Family Kingdom is an old-style seaside park with more than 30 rides—including a wooden roller coaster and a Ferris wheel with an ocean view.
On the other hand, the brand new and more modern Freestyle Music Park has several different themed areas with screaming loud rides and shows for the whole family. MagiQuest is an indoor, live-action game that calls on players to use their own personal wand to complete challenges, face off with magical creatures and activate thrilling special effects.
There are also 3 different water parks with exciting slides and wet play areas that are perfect for cooling off: Myrtle Waves, Wild Water & Wheels, and the Family Kingdom Oceanfront Water Park.
Legendary Golf
It’s no surprise that Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area is one of America’s top destinations for golfers. Enthusiasts can choose from well over 100 local tracks, including a number of championship courses that both technically challenging and beautiful to behold. You can play a few of the highest rated courses at the Barefoot Resort, Ocean Ridge Plantation, and TPC of Myrtle Beach.
There are plenty of alternatives for the younger set and those who don’t take their putting so seriously. Myrtle Beach has also become famous for offering than 50 miniature golf courses with diverse themes and their own brand of lush scenery.
Seeking Nostalgia
For those who are ready to slow down and relax a little, there are also some pleasant attractions that are unique to the area.
Brookgreen Gardens is a garden museum and zoo dedicated to preserving the area’s native plants and animals. Visitors will enjoy a collection of figurative sculpture and special events held in a lovely outdoor setting that has also been designated a National Historic Landmark.
Hopsewee Plantation is a lovingly-preserved historic home built between 1733 and 1740. It was the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., the fifty-second signer of the Declaration of Independence. An example of a typical low country rice plantation, tours of the home and grounds offer insight into life in the old South.
Remember when you could attend a professional baseball game for less than $10? You still can with authentic and always entertaining minor league baseball. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are the Atlanta Braves Carolina League affiliate.
Cruising for Pleasure
Casino ships cruise out to sea from their Little River port twice each day. For five hours passengers enjoy food, live entertainment, and of course, the chance to try their luck. The Vegas-style gambling includes slot machines, black jack, live poker, craps, roulette and a sports book.
There are also some interesting sightseeing tours that allow you to explore the area by boat. Choose from excursions that highlight the area’s pirate history, provide the opportunity to shell and bird-watch on a remote barrier island, or cruise the wetlands in search of alligators, egrets, pelicans and other wildlife.
Nightlife
Just because it’s so easy to keep busy during the day, don’t assume there’s a shortage of things to do after dark—but you may need to steal a nap before you head out under the neon lights.
It would be difficult to choose from the variety of popular live shows in town. The Carolina Opry is a long-running variety show that combines all types of music, dancing and humor into one acclaimed production. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is a dinner show complete with performing horses and stunt riders, buffalo, ostrich races and cool special effects. If these don’t sound like your cup of tea, you’ll find many others to choose from.
Broadway at the Beach is a lively shopping destination in the heart of town. In addition to specialty shops, the venue includes the fashionable restaurants, family attractions, several theatres and a New Orleans-style night club district that keeps the good times rolling.
Finally, you have to love any state fun enough to declare an official dance. Carolina Shag hit the Myrtle Beach scene in the 1940’s, but is still boogied wholeheartedly at many hangouts along the strand. If you’d like to try it you can even get free lessons Fat Harold’s Beach Club. How many places can say that?
For more specific information about these and other activities, please feel free to visit the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
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