Myrtle Beach - Best Things To Do - A local's Guide

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Myrtle Beach Attractions
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Shows - Live Entertainment:

THE ALABAMA THEATRE, Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. "One: The Show" is a top Myrtle Beach attraction, featuring America's favorite music: Country, Bluegrass, Comedy, Classics, and Broadway. Grant Turner as Ricky Mokel. Alabama Theater also features Guest Concerts and their Christmas Show. See website for dates and prices .

THE CAROLINA OPRY, northern intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, variety show. See three great shows producewd by Calvin Gilmore: Carolina Opry, The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, and Good Vibrations. "Calvin Gilmore is...getting Myrtle Beach in tune with the entertainment world," says CNN. See "All That" as featured on NBC's "America's Got Talent!" For lots more details about the shows, check the website. 1-800-843-6779.

DINO'S TV VARIETY SHOW, at the former Myrtle Beach Shrine Club in Restaurant Row. It's a 90-minute comedy show which imitates a '70s TV show as Dino welcomes guests such as Marilyn Monroe, Dolly Parton and more. The show runs throughout the year but show times change, so please see the website for details.

DOLLY PARTON'S DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER AND SHOW, northern intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, dinner and equine show. Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a fun-filled, action-packed extravaganza! It’s the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects, amazing stunts. At the Dixie Stampede, each ticket includes the special Carriage Room Opening Act, the thrilling main show in their beautiful Arena and a mouth-watering four-course dinner complete with a delicious dessert. See website for prices and show details..

LEGENDS IN CONCERT,
301 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, tribute show. Shows are 8 p.m. today and Saturday; and 6 and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Ticket prices can be found on the web site.) Local - 238-7827, Toll-Free - 1-800-960-7469. Don't miss this funfilled show featuring a rotating cast of tribute artists recreating superstars from yesterday and today
Please note: Tribute in Concert merged with Legends in Concert. Shows will be held at Legends

MEDIEVAL TIMES 2904 Fantasy Way, Fantasy Harbour, off U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach. A dinner and jousting show featuring horse stunts, sword fights and wizards. The founders first launched their unique idea for a dinner attraction on the Spanish island of Majorca in 1973. This imaginative new entertainment spot was inspired by the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback. Reservations recommended. See web site for details.

HOUSE OF BLUES 4060 US Hwy. 17 S at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Featuires a variety of local talent and professionals. See website for schedule and prices.

THE PALACE THEATRE, Le Grande Cirque, is the most amazing live show ever to appear on the Grand Strand, and is now playing at the famous Palace Theater, located at Broadway at the Beach, right in the heart of Myrtle Beach. This award winning live show performs to packed crowds night after night. In addition to Le Grande Cirque, the Palace features other shows. Please see the Palace's website for details and pricing.

Did you know....We have several Community Theaters in The Grand Strand!

MURRELLS INLET COMMUNITY THEATRE The Murrells Inlet Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization founded in April of 1998. MICT produces a minimum of three plays each season, beginning with a fall production.

THEATRE OF THE REPUBLIC: Located in Conway, a short drive from Myrtle Beach, TOR is a non-profit amateur theatre group with a history of providing affordable community theatre. I can't say enough about these talented people, but I'll bet you'll be surprised at the high quality shows you'll see there.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY THRATRE See website for schedule.

SWAMP FOX PLAYERS Located at 710 Front Street, Georgetown, SC. The mission of The Swamp Fox Players, Inc. is to provide facilities and personnel for the production and promotion of dramatic arts and to provide the community and visitors with outstanding quality presentations. See website for ticket and play information.


Amusement Parks: (Check sites for seasonal openings)

FAMILY KINGDOM AMUSEMENT PARK, 301 Third Ave. S., Myrtle Beach. Named #5 Amusement Park in the Nation. Rides including the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster and a 100-foot Ferris wheel, Family Kingdom offers some of the most memorable and adrenalin-pumping experiences on the Grand Strand. The Water Park is Myrtle Beach's only waterfront Water Park! Family Kingdom Water Park has wet and wild water flumes, (over 100' drop), exhilarating speed slides, intermediate speed slides and a spacious 425' long lazy river with waterfalls. See the web site for more details including hours and prices.

FREESTYLE MUSIC PARK, (Formerly Hard Rock Park.) The destination for the celebration of that revolutionary phenomenon rock n' roll but also encompasses other genres of music including country, reggae, beach music, pop, R&B, alternative, Christian, and disco. At Freestyle Music Park, you can indulge your inner "rock star" while enjoying the park's many and excellent rides, shows and other attractions.

HARD ROCK PARK - See FREESTYLE MUSIC PARK (formerly Hard Rock Park) above.

KART-TRAX FORMULA RACING, Indoor Racing Go Karts Myrtle Beach Extreme Karting and Go-Kart Facility. Kart Trax Formula Racing is a safe and quiet, indoor electric Go Kart racing facility. The 33 horse-power twin engine electric go karts are the fastest in the Carolinas. You can race against the clock or race against each other 3901 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC Phone: 843- 916-1111. See website for opening days, hours and admission prices.

NASCAR SPEEDPARK, U.S. 17 Bypass at 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. through Aug. 13. Features an all day wristband for $30, which includes all tracks and attractions, except Thunder Road, the NASCAR Silicon Speedway, the rock climbing wall, mini-golf and kiddie rides. Individual tickets are available for $3 each, nine tickets for $20 or 25 tickets for $50. Children 3 and under are free. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. 918-8725.

O.D. PAVILION AMUSEMENT PARK - New for 2009! Come out and enjoy a fun-filled experience with exciting rides, fun-filled games, great food, delicious snacks, and more. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the O.D. Pavilion is a centerpiece for fun and entertainment in the heart of North Myrtle Beach. See the website for details.

PAVILION NOSTOLGIA PARK: Located inside Broadway at the Beach. Featuring the Pavilion's carousel, spinning teacups, two pirate ships, Wave Swinger, Caterpillar, dune buggies, motorcycle rides and more. Cost is $3 per individual ride ticket. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.


Family Attractions and Entertainment (Check sites for seasonal openings)

GARDEN CITY BEACH'S BEST KEPT SECRET! AND IT'S FREE!
A quiet pier for families and anyone who wants to go crabbing or enjoy a quiet pier.
Take17 Business S toward Garden City Beach. You'll see 2 overhead signs - one says Garden City Connector, and the other says Pine Ave. - both signs point left. Turn left here and go about half a mile to the dead-end at Elizabeth. The park is straight ahead at the dead end. Pull in, and you can park free inside the park. You'll see swings, play area, outdoor barbecue stands, tables, and a gazebo. Just past this point you'll see a really nice pier. At the end of the pier is a shelter: And to the left you'll see some steps. You can crab from the shelter, the steps, or along the pier. I seldom see people out there. I took these pictures July 22, 2009, and except for one family leaving the play area, no one was there. I've seen people pulling in lots of crabs here, and I'm always surprised it is still almost undiscovered.

ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, is a reptile park featuring hundreds of American alligators of all sizes. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; tickets sold until 8 p.m. Admission is $15.95 for ages 13-54; $13.95 for ages 62 and older; $9.95 for ages 4-12; free for 3 and younger; locals half-price with ID.

BAREFOOT LANDING Shopping, dining, entertainment in a natural atmosphere is the essence of Barefoot Landing. Taking it slow and easy....that's the Barefoot Way. Seasonal fireworks, street entertainers, weekly parade and much, much more!

BODACIOUS BOB'S BEACH BICYCLE TOURS - The 12 mile tour takes in secluded gardens and winds past golf courses and old family farmsteads with a river front option for lunch....bag a burger and go just a few extra miles....well worth it! Indigo Farms has a made to order grill and bakery as well as fresh produce, a nursery, a florist and did we mention the ice cream shop. Guided tour: $85.00; self-guided tour $10.00. See site for more details.

BULLS ISLAND (Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge) - Less than an hour's drive from Myrtle Beach, you will enjoy dolphin watching, shelling, birding and wildlife. A leisurely 30 minute passenger ferry ride with a naturalist takes you through rich salt water marsh creeks, home to dolphins, egrets, pelicans and herons. Take your camera and a bucket for the shells, and enjoy the most fabulous stretch of beach along the East coast including "Boneyard Beach."

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH features 100 stores, 20 restaurants, 15 attractions, 10 nightclubs and 3 on-site hotels. This is one place you don't want to miss!

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and a display garden with the most extensive collection of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists in the world. Brookgreen has the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas. Brookgreen Gardens offers tours, programs, and archeological sites for visitors to explore. More information on the web site.

CAROLINA IMPROV PRESENTS THE BAREFOOT IMPROVISERS - Check the web site for more information, including upcoming events and classes.

CAROLINA SAFARI Jeep Tours, open all year round. Fascinating lowcountry history, plantations, ricefields, Huntington Beach State Park. Fun for all ages.

CAROLINA VINEYARDS Award-wining fruit wines made on premises. Enjoy wine-tasting in the Tasting Room. Conveniently located in North Myrtle Beach at Barefoot Landing.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM The Children's Museum of South Carolina features hands-on exhibits that combine education with entertainment. Displays include the U.S.S. Kids Afloat boating safety exhibit, Bubble Mania, where children can make giant bubbles, and the Express Yourself Arts Center. Cost is only $7 per person; age 1 and younger free. 2501 N. Kings Highway (843) 946-9469

CIVIL WAR COLLECTION, 4857 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, next door to the Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday - Saturday . Free admission. (843)293-4344.

EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS Adjacent to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Prices are on the website, and they vary by distance. Open 9-6 daily.

FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays - Saturdays and 1 - 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission; donations requested. See the web site for special events.(843) 238-2510.

GREAT AMERICAN RIVERBOAT CO. Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. Enjoy sightseeing, dancing and dining as you cruise the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Choose from the Jungle Princess, Jungle Baby or Barracuda Jet Boat! See the website for pricing and more details.

GHOSTS AND LEGENDS THEATRE Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. Ghost Show features Lowcountry tales. The Ghost Walk takes place at dusk. Blackbeard Seance - Adults only!

HALL OF HEROES The Hall of Heroes located inside Rawcliffe Conference Center in the Ocean Dunes is currently open to the public, free of charge, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11a.m. to 4p.m. Friday through Sunday or by appointment.  For additional information, see the web site.

HAMPTON PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE - 15 miles southwest of Georgetown off U.S. 17, near McClellanville, state historic site of a Lowcountry rice plantation. Grounds open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Guided mansion tours on the hour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (last tour begins at 3 p.m.) 843-546-9361.

HOBCAW BARONY VISITOR CENTER, U.S. 17, 35 miles south of Myrtle Beach, operated by the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, features exhibits focusing on local history and ecology. Baruch History Tours 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, $15. Reservations required for tours. Visitor center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free admission. 546-4623,

HYMAN VINEYARDS, CONWAY, SC Now offering wine tasting. See web site for details.

IMAX 3D THEATRE, Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue. See website for details.

INGRAM PLANETARIUM at the Village at Sunset Beach, N.C., N.C. 179., the planetarium features an 85-seat domed theater and science exhibit hall that teaches a better understanding of the Earth, the solar system and the universe. See web site for prices and schedules.

LA BELLE AMIE VINYARD - Wines, Gift Shop and Wine Tasting Room. 843-399-WINE (9463) Located on Hwy 90 just west of the North Myrtle Beach Middle School. See website for hours and special seasonal events.

LAZER FX-LAZER TAG, 964 Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach. The ultimate high tech adventure, where cutting edge computer technology combines with action-oriented team play to create an exciting, heart-racing experience. This is a true group activity - you are the game! From children 4 years old and up who expect to be thrilled, to those skeptical adults and business people who need a bit of convincing, everyone is captured by the game moments after play begins. 843-467-2229.

MAGIQUEST, Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, A live-action game with more than 150 wand-activated effects where players interact with videos in a three-dimensional fantasy world. New Magi: Best Value: $25.95- Includes Wand, 90 Minutes of Play, and 3 FREE Duels! Returning Magi: $14.95 - 90 Minutes of Play OR $18.95- 2 Hours of Play General Admission* - $7.95 Grandparents and Children 4 and Under (not playing) may enter the Kingdom without charge.

MARSHWALK Murrells Inlet. Located just a few miles South of Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet is one of the most scenic areas in the Grand Strand. Take your camera. Take the kids. Take a walk. The restaurants here are known for their seafood, but if seafood isn't your choice you'll find lots of other selections.

MAZE MANIA 3013 U.S. 17 S., Garden City Beach. Maze Mania is a two and a half acre wooden fence maze. Think it looks easy? Look again! Inside the maze there are several open rooms which offer several possibilities, and the layout of the maze is changed every day! Open 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Best Deal: $10 for miniature golf at Gilligan's Island and the maze until 6 p.m. 843-651-1641

MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS, Coastal Federal Field 1251 21st Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, Phone: (843) 918-6002
Tickets: (843) 918-6000. Many of our visitors enjoy s fsmily night out, watching Class A Carolina League Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Purchase tickets online or stop by the Pelicans box office at Coastal Federal Field. See website for details.

MYRTLE BEACH SEGWAY TOURS - Located at Huntington Beach State Park and at The Market Common. Reservations required. Rentals start at $35.

PLANTATION RIVER TOURS - Scenic boat tours along historic plantations of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry rivers. Departing from the Wacca Wache Marina, you'll see rice plantations, slave cabins, alligators and more. A local
historian will be your guide on the history, mystery and legends of the Rice Plantations.

RAGTOPS & ROADSTERS AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM - Features dozens of antique and vintage vehicles, Harleys and custom-built cycles from Milwaukee Iron. Collection changes frequently and special exhibits rotate through the museum. Adults $10, Seniors 60+ $6., Child 6-18 $5., Under 10, free. See website for hours, information on Woody's Diner and other details.

REMEMBER WHEN TOURS, 907 Front St., Georgetown. Trolley boards 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children.
Call for more information: 843-833-2939.

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, Sharks, rays and other underwater creatures are on display. A moving walkway runs through a 330-foot tube in the main tank, and visitors can touch the rays and horseshoe crabs in touch tanks. The aquarium offers special activities, aventures and shows on a rotating basis. See the website for pricing, events and details.

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM Ocean Boulevard and Ninth Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, includes more than 500 exhibits, oddities and off-the-wall artifacts; the museum also features local Laura Slater, the Incredible Eye-Popping Woman, in person. Visit the website online for more details.

RIPLEY'S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Ocean Boulevard, Unbelievably scary tour of the old Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company, a company that had been run by two men since 1891 until they mysteriously disappeared. The disappearances and odd happenings in town were blamed on the fact that the company was built over a cave called The Sink, where many entered but never left!

RICE MUSEUM in nearby Georgetown, SC. The Rice Museum features historical information on the Lowcountry rice culture. One-hour guided tours are offered throughout the day Mondays through Saturdays. The museum is also home to the Maritime Museum Gallery. Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Closed Sunday and Major Holidays. Adults...$7.00; Seniors (60 and over) $5.00; Students (6-21) $3.00; Children under 6 free when accompanied by an adult. Group Rates available

RIVER MEMORIES, City of Conway Marina, 4 Elm St., Conway, Experience the picturesque riverfront of Conway's Historic Rivertown, while enjoying a relaxing cruise on the beautiful Waccamaw River. Soak in the peace and serenity of the riverboat “River Memories”, a luxurious and quiet electric cruising yacht. Captain Jim, a Conway native, takes you on a history and nature adventure. Travel back in time when Native Americans inhabited this area. See a 19th century warehouse once used by steamboats that plied the dark and mysterious waters of the Waccamaw. See website for prices and cruise choices.

RIVER RATS, Conway, SC, is a nature based business and it's winning rave reviews. In today's climate of environmental awareness, it's no wonder River Rats has met with success. There's nothing quite like these guided fishing and sightseeing adventures. Young and old, participants love climbing aboard small, individually operated "mini" pontoon boats to meander down the river and into a web of creeks that would be inaccessible in larger watercraft. The gas and electric powered vehicles, big enough for one or two people and fishing gear, are amazingly easy to operate. There's no paddling involved!. See the website.

ROVER TOURS - Set sail with the crew of the Tall Ship "Jolly Rover" on a two-hour historic harbor tour into the waters of the sceic Winyah Bay just a few miles south of Myrtle Beach in Georgetown, SC Rover Tours offer: Pirate Adventure, Shelling, and Alligator Alley.

THE SLING SHOT and BUNGEE JUMPING: Intersection Ocean Blvd. and 11th Ave. N . This towering V-shaped ride catapults you about 300 feet in the air at nearly 120 miles per hour. Some restrictions apply. Operates seasonally.

SWAMP FOX TOURS: 624 Front St. Georgetown. Swamp Fox Tours takes you on a pictorial tour of historic Georgetown, SC. Being the third oldest city in South Carolina, Georgetown has an abundance of historic tree-lined streets festooned with moss with historic homes dating back to the 1700s. Also, around the area, are historic churches, museums, and a beautiful waterfront.

TOURS DE SANDY ISLAND - Visit the Afro-American community and experience our culture and history. Visit the old school house built in the 1930's by Mr. Archie Huntington, the old Mount Rena Cemetery, the School Boat, (a monument for Prince Washington), the Fire House, and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, founded in 1880. $30.00 - Adults, $25.00 - Seniors; $10.00 - 12 & Under. See the web site for directions.

WACCATEE ZOO Enterprise Road, off S.C. 707, Socastee. Waccatee Zoological Farm is located within 500 acres of private, carefully preserved, wooded property. Along winding trails, beneath shady trees you'll find over 100 species of animals, all treated like family. This zoo receives no state or government funding, just lots of T.L.C. Located where the Waccamaw River, Intercoastal Waterway and Socastee Creek join, Waccatee Zoo is a natural wildlife sanctuary and breeding ground for many species of migratory birds. Open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. $7 for ages 13 and older and $3.50 for ages 1-12.

WATER WALKING BALL Seasonal. Located at Broadway at the Beach. See website for details.



Water Parks (Check sites for seasonal openings)

FAMILY KINGDOM OCEANFRONT WATER PARK Third Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach. Splash your way through the "coolest" fun at the beach! Feel the thrill of speeding down a water slide or simply relax as you drift down the cool, refreshing water of a lazy river. Family Kingdom Water Park has wet and wild water flumes, (over 100' drop), exhilarating speed slides, intermediate speed slides and a spacious 425' long lazy river with waterfalls. .

MYRTLE WAVES Located at the corner of 10th Ave N. & Hwy 17 By-pass near Broadway at the Beach. The address is 3000 Mr. Joe White Ave (10th Ave N), Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. All-day summer fun at Myrtle Waves Water Park is priced right! Bring the entire family and all of your friends for a full day of water-packed adventure.

WILD WATER-WATER & WHEELS, 910 U.S. 17 S., Surfside Beach. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Se.pt. 7. # 4 Slides
Wipe Out Wave Pool, Lazy River Ride, Wally's Kiddie Lagoon, Adult Lounge Pool, Mini Golf, Go-Carts, Bumper Boats, Snack Bar, Lockers/Showers, No Fees on Inner Tubes, Picnic Area, Gift Shop and Sundeck.

Water Sports, Parasailing, Boat Charters (Check sites for seasonal openings)

CAPT. DICK'S PARASAILING AND JET SKI
Exciting enjoyable ways to enjoy the out-of-doors, the sun, and the water! See website for information and prices
U.S. 17 in Murrells Inlet
1-866-557-FISH (3474)

COASTAL ECO-CHARTERS, INC.
Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters and Environmental Education Tours. The only Myrtle Beach charter boat that specializes in professional and personalized outdoor environmental education.
Harbourgate Marina & Resort - 2120 Sea Mountain Hwy.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 685-2737

DOWNWIND SAILS & WATERSPORTS
2915 S. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, next to Damon's restauran. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 843- 448-7245
Jet Skies, Sail Boats, Kayaks, Parasailing, Banana Boats, and more. Call or see website for more information and pricing.

EXPRESS WATERSPORTS
S
tScuba, Parasail, Dolphin watch, Scuba, Banana Boat Rides, Fishing Charters, Kayaking, and more. Call free: 866-566-9338
4042 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet.

EXTREME FISHERMAN
With the Extreme Fisherman (Capt. Pete and Capt. Jeff Mercuro) you will discover the remote beauty and solitude of these local estuaries and beaches converging in tidal waters rich with Spot Tail (Red drum), Trout, Flounder, Mackerel, Spade Fish, Cobia and Sharks, Flounder and more.

HARBOURGATE WATERCRAFT
Ski Jets Tours, hourly jet ski rentals, pontoon boat rentals. Located in North Myrtle Beach at at Harbourgate Resort & Marina. Sea Doos available for hour, half or full day. (843) 249-1144

OCEAN WATERSPORTS
Ocean Watersports On the beach at 3rd Ave. S., Myrtle beach, SC Located between Family Kingdom Water-Park & Westgate Resort
843-445-7777. Since 1981 they have been the best part of your Myrtle Beach Vacation. Visit Ocean Watersports in the heart of Myrtle Beach for parasailing, banana boat rentals and more.

SEABATICAL CHARTERS
Fish with Capt. Hal Lewis and crew aboard the Sea-Batical, a 36' "Carolina Style" Express Boat with the latest fishing gear and electronics! She is fast, air conditioned, and ready to take groups of up to six people to the gulf stream for a day of fun and fishing. Troll for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin, king mackerel and more.

SEA SCREAMER - Enjoy 3 rides in one in this unique speedboat! First, enjoy a narrated cruise of the historical Intercoastal Waterway touring Little River and Calabash, cruising through some of South Carolina's most pristine scenery. View the prestigious marinas and yachts while all the time exploring for birds, playful Dolphins Sea Turtles and other marine life along the way. Then thrill to a refreshing, exhilarating ride past the world-famous beaches and resorts of North Myrtle Beach!

TOURS DE SANDY ISLAND -
Visit the Afro-American community and experience our culture and history. Visit the old school house built in the 1930's by Mr. Archie Huntington, the old Mount Rena Cemetery, the School Boat, (a monument for Prince Washington), the Fire House, and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, founded in 1880. $30.00 - Adults, $25.00 - Seniors; $10.00 - 12 & Under. See the web site for directions.

SHORELINE WATER SPORTS
409 S. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach 843-238-2359
Parasail Ride, Jet Ski, Banana Boat, Haytak, Sailboat, sailboat lessons and more.

THOMAS OUTDOOR WATERSPORTS
Located at Anchor Marina in Little River and Dock Holidays in North Myrtle Beach. 1-843-290-2448

WALLACE SAILING CHARTERS, Sailboats are safe, and no swimming required. Just sit back and enjoy the peaceful, quiet ride Sail the tranquil waters around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Historic Winyah Bay. Search for dolphin, loggerhead turtles, pelicans, egrets, bald eagles and even alligators in the 12 mile estuary between The Georgetown Harbor and Georgetown Inlet.


River Boat Casinos - gambling and cruise

Big M Casino - Located in Little River, SC on the waterfront.

Sun Cruz - Located in Little River, SC on the waterfront.

Southern Elegance - Located in Little River, SC on the waterfront.

Must present a state or federal ID before boarding. Must be 18 to sail and 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.


State Parks:

HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet. Park offers camping, fishing, coastal hiking trails and general access to three miles of remote beach. Site of the Spanish-style castle Atalaya, former winter home and studio of noted American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. Park hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Ages 16 and older $5, ages 6-15 $3, ages 5 and younger free. S.C. residents ages 65 and older and S.C. disabled residents $3.25. 237-4440 or the education center at 843-235-8755.

MYRTLE BEACH STATE PARK, 4401 S. Kings Highway, beach access, picnic areas, camping and fishing pier. Park hours 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Park admission of $4 for ages 16 and older, $1.50 for ages 6-15 and free for ages 5 and younger. S.C. residents 65 or older $2.50. 843-238-5325.
Night Spots for Young People: (Check sites for seasonal openings)

HOUSE OF BLUES - TEEN NIGHT - Sunday ~SEASONAL~The House of Blues transforms into a teen-friendly dance club Sunday, as another edition of Teen Night opens the venue up exclusively for kids age 13 to 17. Alcohol- and smoke-free, and security will be enforced. Doors open at 8:00 PM See web site for information or call 843- 272-3000.

HIP HOP -N- CHILLIN’, For children in grades 3-8. Disc jockey, karaoke, live music, located in Surfside Beach. Officer inside at all times. Must be checked in by an adult. See website for mope information and pricing. 700 Business Highway 17N, Surfside Beach, South Carolina 29575. 2nd location in Carolina Forest, opening August, 2007. 843-238-1200

KARMA ULTIMATE TEEN NIGHTLIFE Open 7 nights a week. 1101 N Ocean Blvd (1 block South of the Giant the Sling Shot.) Karma, voted the #1 teen club in the southeast, has gone digital!


To the best of my knowledge, information and prices in the "Best Things To Do" list above are current and up to date. However, prices and information may change without my knowledge, or the venue may close for the season. Please call ahead or check the website for the latest information.

If you have questions or comments about any local attractions please post your questions or reviews on our Myrtle Beach Message Board! Also check the board for many things to do that are free or almost free.

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