Myrtle Beach Area Attractions

ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE
Barefoot Landing - (843) 361-0789
With over 230 species of animals, this 15-acre park is the world’s largest reptile zoo. Over 1,000 alligators and crocodiles are “at home” here, together with snakes, lizards, frogs, tortoises, tropical birds, Komodo dragon and Albino Alligators. Live shows - educational, exciting!

ART MUSEUM
3100 S. OceanBlvd, MB 238-2510
Housed in a beautifully-restored beach cottage, the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum presents contemporary exhibits, as well as the permanent collection, creative art studio, art library and Museum Store. Social events and programs for children scheduled, too.

BAREFOOT LANDING
Hwy 17, North Myrtle Beach - (843) 272-8349 or (800) 272-2320
With themes as diverse as Delta Blues Juke-Joint and Australian Outback; tastes as tempting as American burgers, Pittsburgh Italian, savory ribs, tender steaks, incredible crabs, and buckets of catfish, Barefoot’s 13 waterfront restaurants are as satisfying as its shopping and entertainment. .

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH
Hwy. 17 Byp & 21st Ave. N, MB - (843) 444-3200
Whether it's first-class dining, casual shopping, dancing the night away, playing at unique attractions or lounging in upscale hotels, Broadway at the Beach has everything to do...with fun! Located right in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach is fun for families, single guests, the vacationer or the local resident. With more than 100 specialty stores, three exquisite hotels, amazing attractions, ten incredible nightspots and 20 major restaurants, including the Carolinas' only Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and the country's first NASCAR Cafe, Broadway at the Beach is filled with excitement and should not be missed!

BROOKGREEN GARDENS
U.S. 17 South, Murrells Inlet - (843) 235-6000
Some 500 magnificent sculptures set in landscaped gardens; pontoon boat tours of tidal creeks and old rice fields; back road treks in custom vehicle; sculpture and wildlife trail; Brookgreen Cottage, a Southern Living showcase home; picnic areas; Terrace Cafe and gift shop.

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Looking for something "fun"tastic to do? Well look no further! There are lots of fun and educational activities going on at the museum. Check it out! The Children's Museum of South Carolina serves the state and local community, as well as visitors to the Grand Strand area by presenting interactive exhibits and programs in an environment where visitors can "Touch, Explore, and Play" while learning about their world. Email: cmsc@sccoast.net

HALL OF HEROES
843-692-5265
Sands Resorts, has opened a new “Hall of Heroes,” a permanent tribute to the men and women of the armed services, law enforcement and and firefighter organizations who have protected and defended America’s freedom.
The centerpiece of the “Hall of Heroes” is a scaled replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, complete with all 58,253 names. Other displays include information about each war and conflict in which the United States has been involved. In addition, there’s an exhibit honoring all 2,984 Americans who perished in the attack on 9-11 and a special dog tag display that will feature dog tags individuals have made in tribute to a loved one.

IMAX THEATER
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, 843-448-4629
The 400-seat IMAX 3D Theatre has been designed with steeply tiered seating decks so that every person’s view of the screen is completely unobstructed. The giant screen is more than six stories tall and measures 60 feet by 83 feet and has a slight curvature that enables the images it carries to fill viewers’ peripheral vision. 12,000 of digital surround sound. Be prepared to be blown away!

INLET POINT PLANTATION
5800 River Neck Road, in North Myrtle Beach, 843-249-2989
Saddle up and have a blast at Inlet Point Plantation, featuring horse rentals and riding for every kind of adventure enthusiast! They also offer UTV tours for all of you that may not be quite sure about touring the plantation on horseback. Guided tours through the plantation by the hour and half hour is available. Half day and day UTV destination trips to Waites Island are also available. Take Hwy 17 to Cherry Grove Beach exit in North Myrtle Beach. Take a left at top of exit at stop sign. At first traffic light, turn right onto Little River Neck Road. Follow 4 miles to dead end. Plantation entrance is at edge of pavement on left. Follow left driveway two miles through plantation to stable.

LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD
Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Rd, Little River
(843) 399-WINE
La Belle Amie Vineyard is the Grand Strand’s only operating vineyard. Guests are invited to sample the vineyard’s private label wines and a variety of gourmet foods or browse through the gift shop that features a wide array of wine accessories and unique gifts. Frequent live music festivals during the year. Available for private events.

MYRTLE BEACH BOARDWALK
Downtown Myrtle Beach, between 14th Ave. North and 2nd Ave. South
Spend your hot summer nights on downtown Myrtle Beach’s cool new boardwalk. With free nightly events from June 7 – August 16th, the new boardwalk is certain to entertain and delight visitors of all ages. Enjoy a meal at one of the many seaside restaurants, shop for all of your souvenir needs, unwind with some live music or a sporting event at one or the many clubs or taverns, or just relax in the serenity of a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk.

MYRTLE BEACH HORSEBACK RIDES
843-294-1712
Horseback Riding of Myrtle Beach takes you on an unforgettable ride on the beach or in a nature preserve. Free digital pictures taken. All the rides are an hour and a half long, and a guide goes along with each small group. Trotting is allowed, and you don’t have to ride in boring single-file lines. Having the time of your life is permitted.

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM
Broadway at the Beach - (843) 916-0888
SC’s most visited attraction. Enjoy 330-foot moving glidepath through an underwater tunnel filled with 12-foot sharks and thousands of colorful fish. Pet a ray, hold a horseshoe crab. Explore the legendary “Bermuda Triangle”- Fun for the entire family!

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
9th Ave. N. & Ocean Blvd., MB - (843) 448-2331
This fabulous museum of the weird, mysterious, and often unbelievable, features 100s of amazing oddities from around the world. Interactive displays, videos, life-size replicas, an amazing rotating tunnel where your senses lie. You’ll be dared to Believe It or Not!

RIPLEY'S HAUNTED ADVENTURE
915 N. Ocean Blvd., MB - (843) 448-2331
Enter at your own risk! Guaranteed to offer more screams per second than you thought were possible. Featuring hi-tech animations, special effects, and more! Take an adventure into your worst nightmare. Face fear at every turn. Be advised...travel at your caution!

RIPLEY'S MOVING THEATER
9th Ave. N. & Ocean Blvd., MB - (843) 448-2331
This long-time attraction features all new continuous-showing movies in 3-D! “The Movie You Ride”....Feel every bump, dip, and turn! Awesome digital 6-channel surround-sound system and giant 70MM film thrust you into the picture. Buckle up and experience the thrill!

SUN CRUZ CASINO CRUISES
Little River, SC (800) 474-dice; (843) 280-2933
Combine a pleasant voyage on a three-deck vessel totaling 7,800 square feet with a first-class casino including 8 games on 18 tables, 300 slots, live entertainment, and exceptional food. Enjoy free parking and take advantage of group rates. Call for departure schedule.

WILD WATER & WHEELS
Business Highway 17, Surfside Beach, 843-238-3787
A 16-acre park filled with exciting rides and slides. It is the place to be all summer long and the complete fun center for the entire family. Wild Water is so much more than a waterpark, check out the 18 holes of Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Go Karts, and Kiddie Rides along with all the excitement of the area's best water park.

YMCA
843.449.9622
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
The Grand Strand Family YMCA welcomes all visitors to Myrtle Beach. “You can work-out anywhere… but you BELONG at the Y!” Lowest guest fees around: $6.00 day pass, $3.00 day pass for visiting YMCA members
The Y offers a spacious fitness facility with new cardio and weight equipment, group fitness classes, Silver Sneakers classes, gymnasium, child watch, locker rooms with showers.

Day Tripping

A necessary addition to your vacation plans is a day just for “daytripping” around this region of the Carolinas, so abundant in history, natural beauty and sweet Southern charm. So, we’ve selected a few of our favorite daytrip spots to share with you.

Cape Fear Coast, NC

– Located along the southeastern coast of North Carolina, the Cape Fear Coast includes Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. From lovely gardens and museums to film studios and aquariums to boutique shopping and carriage tours, you’ll find a daytrip to this historic coast a true pleasure. Visit the Cape Fear Coast Visitors Center in Wilmington (located at Third and Princess Street) for free guides and maps.

Charleston, SC

– The sweet charm and genteel nature of the South seeps from the pores of this dignified city, and her history is sure to be deserving of great respect and admiration. Visitors will be delighted by the downtown area packed full of shopping, dining and unforgettable historical experiences. And a stop by the Charleston Visitor Center (located at 375 Meeting Street), will provide you with information on many more interesting areas of Charleston.

Georgetown, SC

– An historic seaport and South Carolina’s 3rd oldest city, Georgetown has much in store for the daytripper. There are several museums and points of interest in the city including the Rice Museum, the Kaminski House Museum, Hopsewee Plantation and Hampton Plantation, as well as over 60 historical buildings that can be seen via self-guided or carriage tours. And don’t forget to visit historic Front Street where there are many quaint boutiques and cafes.

Wilmington, NC

- Located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina, Wilmington is one of the fastest growing deep-water ports on the East Coast. Founded more than 250 years ago, this port city has one of the largest listings in the National Register of Historic Places and is continually renovating and restoring its architectural ancestry.

It may be helpful to purchase a road map of the Eastern Carolinas to assist in your navigation. And, who knows? You may find a daytripping favorite of your own!