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!

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.

HARD ROCK PARK
211 George Bishop Parkway, MB
Hwy. 501 near the Waterway Bridge
(843) 236-ROCK
The nation's virst rock-n-roll theme park is "where rock comes to play." Over 50 attractions, including roller coasters, shows, children's play areas, restaurants, cafes, and retail shops. Concerts and shows held in the 10,000-seat amphitheatre are included in the admission price (but not special events). Hours vary by season.

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.

IMAX THEATRE
Broadway at the Beach, MB
(843) 448-IMAX
The 400-seat IMAX 3D Theatre shows films in the next generation of the world’s most immersive movie experience. Enjoy films such as DEEP SEA 3D, Space Station 3D and NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience.

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.”

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!

PALACE THEATRE
LE GRANDE CIRQUE
(800) 905-4228; (843) 448-0588
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Le Grande Cirque brings top class entertainment, fun and laughter to the stage of the Palace Theatre. The feats of strength and incredible skill will take your breath away. See amazing tricks performed by some of the worlds greatest acrobats. Perfect for all the family. All new Acts for 2008!

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!

SILVER COAST WINERY
6680 Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach, NC (910) 287-2800
Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. Located just 15 minutes inland from the beach our vineyard and winery are set on 40 acres, surrounded by lush woods. Our lovely setting is the perfect place to learn about wines, share a peaceful picnic with friends, and enjoy art by local artists. Call for festival information.

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.