Myrtle Beach Area Entertainment
Over the past twenty years, the Grand Strand's entertainment industry has undergone an amazing transformation. Gone are the days when vacationers to the area had just a handful of attractions to choose from, and the only "live" entertainment would be the occasional beach music band appearing in one of the clubs in North Myrtle Beach. As the years passed and the theaters were built, live entertainment not only brought a new angle to our area, but also has become one of the most popular vacation activities on the Strand...year-round.
In addition, the Myrtle Beach area amusement venues have grown tremedously and offer a wide variety of activities for all ages. Following is a list of our favorites...
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!
BAREFOOT LANDING
North Myrtle Beach • 843-272-8349
Barefoot Landing is a nature-based attraction along the Grand Strand.
15 superb restaurants give visitors an array of dining options. Stroll the boardwalks and shop more than 100 fine specialty and retail shops or catch a show at the House of Blues or the Alabama Theater. Barefoot Landing opens at 10:00 am seven days a week, year-round; closing hours vary by season.
BROADWAY AT THE BEACH
Celebrity Square (843) 444-3200
Stroll down a New Orleans-style boulevard to Celebrity Square, a nightclub district featuring ten of Myrtle Beach’s hottest clubs and nightspots, exploding with great entertainment-all in one place. It’s the biggest party at the beach!
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Hwy. 17, Between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island (843) 444-3200
Centuries-old live oaks and breathtaking gardens flush with color and fragrance. Admire Brookgreen’s extraordinary collection of sculpture displayed along garden paths and in indoor galleries. Also features a wildlife park with native animals, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitat.
CAGNEY’S PIANO BAR
Restaurant Row, Myrtle, Beach, SC (843) 449-3824
After a delicious dinner (at Cagney’s, of course), whisk yourself over to the Piano Bar for some dancing, or sip a Cappuccino or your favorite highball while enjoying the music.
THE CAROLINA OPRY
8901 Hwy. 17 N. at 17 Bypass, MB
(843) 913-4000 or (800) 843-6779
The only show to have won every major SC tourism award including the Governor’s Cup and Most Outstanding Attraction. Year after year, Myrtle Beach Sun News readers keep voting it, “Best Show” and “Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners.”
DICK’S LAST RESORT
Barefoot Landing, MB (843) 272-7794
Irreverent service, garage-sale decor, sloppy buckets of barbecued ribs, shrimp, chicken, catfish, crab legs, steaks, even salads for the wimpy. No cover, definitely no class, but - live music and 74 kinds of beer. The “Shame of Barefoot Landing!”
DOLLY PARTON'S DIXIE STAMPEDE
Junction of Hwy. 17 Bus. & Bypass (843) 497-9700
The Beach’s “Most Fun Place to Eat!” Owner Dolly Parton guarantees it! 32 magnificent horses, ostrich races, trick riding, a herd of buffalo, friendly North/South rivalry...all while enjoying a delicious four-course feast! Arrive early for our pre-show in the Carriage Room.
EIGHTY- EIGHTS AT ROSSI'S
Restaurant Row • 843-449-0481
After dinner, stop in at Eighty-Eights, a piano bar at Rossi’s Italian Restaurant. Sparkling entertainment and dancing ‘til about 2:00am.
FREESTYLE MUSIC PARK
211 George Bishop Parkway
off Hwy. 501, MB • 843-236-7625
Feel the beat of thrilling coasters, the harmony of family rides, the pulse of exciting new shows, and the rhythm of live music. Finish your day on a “high note” with a musically choreographed fireworks and spectacular light show. Freestyle Music Park is over 50 acres of musical theme entertainment.
GHOST & LEGENDS
Barefoot Landing, NMB
843-361-2700
Ghosts and Legends offers many chilling activities that are fun for the whole family! Survive a hurricane with the ghostly ‘Gray Man’! Hear the ghost of ‘Alice’ tell a chilling tale about her lost ring! Meet Blackbeard, the famous pirate.
HOUSE OF BLUES
Barefoot Landing (843) 272-3000
Founded in the hotbeds of music culture and respected as the best musical venues in the country, visitors and locals alike recognize the House of Blues as the best place to view national acts in an intimate setting. Call today to find out the upcoming calendar of events. Every genre of music sends a representative here.
LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD
Hwy. 90 & St. Joseph Rd., Little River, SC (843) 399-WINE
Southern Hospitality and Low Country charm on 40 beautiful, secluded acres. Wine tasting, tours, unique gift shop. Relax on our porch with a glass of wine. 2 miles from the ocean near North Myrtle Beach. Call for wine festival information.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT
311 Hwy. 17 S., Surfside Beach (843) 238-7827; (800) 960-7469
A spectacular full-stage light and sound extravaganza featuring live re-creations of the greatest superstars of yesterday and today. Add the dynamic Legends orchestra, singers and dancers, for a show to be enjoyed by the entire family. International Press Assn.’s choice as “Grand Slam,” “Show of the Year,” and “Show of Shows.”
MANGO'S ON THE BEACH
At Sand Dunes Resort Hotel,
201–74th Ave. North in Myrtle Beach.
An experience like no other! Mango's Grille offers a delectable menu and infrared grill for the best steaks and seafood ever. Later in the evening, Mango’s Lounge is the scene of karaoke singing. And don’t forget Mango’s Beach Bar for cool beverages and entertainment.
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Fantasy Harbour - (843) 236-4655 or (888) we-joust
Come enjoy the thrilling action, four-course feasting, pageantry and romance that has made Medieval Times America’s favorite dinner show. See sparks fly and lances shatter as brave knights battle in swordfight and hand-to-hand combat!
MYRTLE WAVES WATER PARK
10th Ave N. & Hwy 17 ByPass, Myrtle Beach, 843-913-9260
South Carolina’s largest water park with 20 acres of swerves, curves, waves and chutes and more than one million gallons of water. Beat the Heat in the Lazy River, experience the Ocean in Motion, or catch the Aruba Tuba where you never have the same swirl twice!
NASCAR SPEED PARK
21st Ave. N. Ext., off Hwy. 17 ByPass, Myrtle Beach
843-918-8725
Featuring race tracks for all ages, state-of- the-art arcade and interactive games, kiddie rides, mini golf, bumper boats, a snack bar and much more!
NMB BOWLING CENTER
1105 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach
843-249-BOWL
In addition to bowling, enjoy a wide range of arcade games, daily drink specials, souvenirs, and an on-site Pro Shop.
OCEAN ANNIE'S BEACH BAR
Oceanfront at Sands Ocean Club,
9550 Shore Drive, just north of Myrtle Beach.
The famous Ocean Annie's features live entertainment from mid-March through mid-November with two bands daily. A pool party with outdoor dancing make this the "hottest" spot in Myrtle Beach for fun and excitement.
PAVILION NOSTALGIA PARK
Broadway at the Beach, MB
The Pavilion Nostalgia Park offers a collection of classic rides from the Pavilion Amusement Park, like the famous Carousel. The historic German Baden Band Organ plays here, too!
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.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
9th Ave. N. & Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC (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., Myrtle Beach, SC (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!
SANDALS LOUNGE
Located at Sands Ocean Club,
9550 Shore Drive, just north of Myrtle Beach.
A cozy intimate setting that is power-packed with fun. Enjoy karaoke, your favorite beverage, and lots of friends.
SUN CRUZ CASINO CRUISES
Little River, SC
1-800-474-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.
T.I.G.E.R.S. PRESERVATION STATIONS
Barefoot Landing, N. Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 361-4552
Experience thrilling animal encounters that are both heart pounding and heart warming with the exotic creatures who live there. Visit T.I.G.E.R.S., The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species exotic animal preserve. Located just 20 minutes from T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station and Barefoot Landing, you'll find fifty acres of tropical paradise. Watch our animals swim and experience the "feel" of a tiger! Meet our gray wolf, Ruma the chimpanzee and Suria the orangutan. You may even get to meet "Bubbles," our African elephant.
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