Myrtle Beach, SC is a favorite destination for tourists seeking warm sand, sunny shores and pleasant waves during the summer. The temperature remains warm without being muggy, and the city and surrounding areas are home to plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy themselves during their summer vacations. Whether you just want to hang out and go shopping or whether you want to go to amusement parks, nature preserves, or music shows, Myrtle Beach attractions will leave you wanting more.
MYRTLE BEACH BOARDWALK
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is the tourist heart of the city. Stretching down 1.2 miles of beautiful shoreline, it has been ranked by Travel and Leisure Magazine as the second best boardwalk in the country. It is home to weekly family-friendly attractions such as carnivals, music shows, live performances and more. Go shopping down the middle section, catch a bite to eat and take in the local flair. An oceanfront park affords travelers the chance to have lunch and enjoy the view.
CAROLINA OPRY OR PIRATES VOYAGE: FUN, FEAST AND ADVENTURE
Depending on the ages and inclinations of your family members, either of these dinner theater-style shows may be appropriate and fun for the whole family. The Carolina Opry is a world-famous musical variety show with comedy acts, musical performances and dance numbers in styles ranging from country, to rock n' roll, to bluegrass and more. The Pirates Voyage, located right next door, is more suited to a younger crowd, with a "watery wonderland where pirates will roam." The show features shenanigans aplenty, culminating in a pirate fight sure to amaze kids of all ages.
MYRTLE WAVES AND FAMILY KINGDOM
Both Myrtle Waves and Family Kingdom have received national accolades. Myrtle Waves is one of the largest water parks on the East Coast, with dozens of rides and attractions, cabana rentals, shopping and family-friendly dining. Family Kingdom was listed in the top five U.S. amusement parks by a 2007 TripAdvisor survey. Admission is free, although each ride requires a separate small payment. Entertainers such as magicians, clowns, balloon sculptors, jugglers and face painters roam the park.
WONDERWORKS
This indoor entertainment park is considered a major attraction in the area where vacationers can take in over 100 exhibits, including a virtual roller coaster and hurricane-force winds. Soar + Explore is a favorite among families who love the outdoors. Soar + Explore has prepared a number of adventures for visitors, including themed rope courses and zip lines set 50 feet above ground.
Get up close and personal with real live ‘gators at Alligator Adventure, brave the thrill rides at Family Kingdom Amusement Park or navigate the water wonders of Ripley’s Aquarium.
Aligator Adventure
(843) 361-0789
alligatoradventure.com
Action Fishing Myrtle Beach
(843) 997-3077
Backstage Mirror Maze
(843) 712-1794
backstagemirrormaze.com
Barefoot Princess Riverboat
(843) 272-2140
mbriverboat.com
Battleship North Carolina
(910) 251-5797
battleshipnc.com
Big M Casino
(843) 249-9811
bigmcasino.com
Bowery
(843) 626-3445
thebowery.com
Brookgreen Gardens
(843) 235-6000
brookgreen.org
Cane Patch Par 3 & Driving Range
(843) 315-0301
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Captain Hook's Adventure Golf
(843) 913-7851
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Carolina Backwoods ATV Adventure Tours
(910) 287-5695
carolinabackwoods.com
Charleston Adventures
(843) 722-1112
charlestonadventures.com
Children's Museum of South Carolina
(843) 946-9469
cmsckids.org
Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf
(843) 913-9301
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Family Kingdom Amusement Park & Oceanfront Water Park
(843) 946-9821
familykingdomfun.com
Frank Theatres Cine Grille & Bowl
(843) 651-9400
franktheatres.com
Grapefull Sisters Wineyard
(910) 653-2944
GrapefullSistersVineyard.com
Helicopter Adventures
(800) 359-4386
helicopteradventures.com
Hopsewee Plantation
(843) 546-7891
hopsewee.com
Jungle Safari Golf
(843) 315-0311
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Jurassic Golf
(843) 913-5333
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
MagiQuest
(843) 916-1800
magiquest.com
Midway Par 3
(843) 913-5335
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Myrtle Beach Adrenaline Adventures
(843) 839-9477
mbziplines.com
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
(843) 918-6015
myrtlebeachpelicans.com
Myrtle Beach Skywheel
(843) 839-9200
myrtlebeachskywheel.com
Myrtle Beach Speedway
(877) 722-3527
myrtlebeachspeedway.com
Myrtle Waves Water Park
(843) 918-8725
myrtlewaves.com
NASCAR Racing Experience
(877) 722-3527
nascarracingexperience.com
NASCAR SpeedPark
(843) 918-8725
nascarspeedpark.com
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
(843) 884-2727
patriotspoint.org
Ripley's Aquarium
(843) 916-0888
ripleys.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
(843) 448-2331
ripleys.com
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
(843) 448-2331
ripleys.com
Ripley's Mirror Maze
(843) 448-2331
ripleys.com
Ripley's Moving Theater
(843) 626-0069
ripleys.com
Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf
(843) 913-5330
myrtlebeachfamilygolf.com
Soar + Explore
(843) 448-7627
soarandexplore.com
Wheels of Yesteryear
(843) 903-4774
wheelsofyesteryearmb.com
Wild Water & Wheels
(843) 238-3787
wild-water.com
WonderWorks
(843) 448-7627
wonderworksmb.com