There are plenty of things that you can do in Myrtle Beach more than the ocean and golf. The options for entertainment are innumerable for visitors having different tastes. You can enjoy plenty of activities at the transformed Myrtle Beach Promenade and Boardwalk. The breathtaking scenes of Carolina Coastline are one that you cannot miss.
The downtown area of Myrtle Beach is the new venue for various activities on the Grand Strand. In the entire summer season, the visitors enjoy firework displays and enjoy concerts without paying a penny. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and bars, cafes, along with open-air shops on either side on the 1.2-mile wooden walkway.
The summers in Myrtle Beach are oppressive and hot. The winter never lasts too long, but it is windy and cold. Throughout the year, the weather radar in Myrtle Beach shows cloudy and wet weather. During the year, the temperature ranges from 39 degrees Fahrenheit to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature never becomes sub 26 degrees Fahrenheit or shoots above 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
Travel Highlights of Myrtle Beach
The Boardwalk provides the opportunity for visitors to take a stroll on the newly built one hundred and ninety-foot Skywheel. It gives immense pleasure to visitors once they get to see the coast and the city from such an altitude. If you are not ready to get wet but still want to feel the ocean breeze, the two local piers help you. The piers have both bars and restaurants that allow you to enjoy your evening drink.
The Ripley Aquarium is the biggest attraction which is close to Broadway. If you want aquatic fun, Wild Water and Wheels, Myrtle Waves Park is the best to keep you cool. The Family Kingdom is the only seafront theme park available in the area.
For golf lovers, it is the ideal place as there are over a hundred golf courses that are less than an hour from the beach of Myrtle. The visitors get a memorable outdoor experience. The Huntington Beach and the Brookgreen Garden located at South Strand are the main attractions of South Carolina Lowcountry.
Myrtle Beach – Key Attractions
1. Cherry Grove Fishing Pier
The Cherry Grove Fishing Pier allows you to catch fresh fish on your own for the day. There are many records both on the world and state-level that were set for fishing on reel and rods. The massive tiger shark got caught in 1960 on the same pier. It measures around 20 feet and weighs close to a ton.
The bait-and-tackle store keeps all the gears required to spend the day fishing with all the necessary permits and licenses. You can enjoy watching others fishing in a bar or a seafood restaurant. A walk over the Atlantic Ocean will cost you a small fee. It is worth every penny as you enjoy the cool breeze of the ocean.
2. Brookgreen Gardens
The Brookgreen Gardens is South Carolina’s Lowcountry’s beauty. It is a property spread across 9,100 acres and is around 15 miles to the south of Myrtle Beach. As a visitor, you can walk through many flowers, fountains, and sculptures. And if you feel like taking a break, the best is to rest under the shade of a huge live oak tree.
Brookgreen Garden was once famous for its rice plantation. But today you can enjoy boat rides too. It also has a zoo where you will find birds, alligators, and several creatures that are the origins of South Carolina.
A newly built pavilion for butterflies offers the visitors to get acquainted with a variety of butterflies. You get to experience nature at its best in the Lowcountry.
3. Myrtle Waves Water Park
Beat the summer heat by visiting the Myrtle Waves Water Park, considered the largest water park of South Carolina. The water park consists of over thirty different rides and water slides for the entire family. It is a twenty-acre park featuring water slides, a towering, massive wave pool, and twisting. Also, there is an aquatic playground for children that guarantees smiles on their faces. They enjoy being in water in the hot sun.
For kids, it is the ride and water slides that keep them busy. But if you are the older set, you have the lazy river to relax or the wave pool to enjoy a float ride. A private cabana is available for rent for the entire family to chill out and enjoy a picnic with their loved ones.
4. Family Kingdom
After the closure of Old Pavilion, the only left-out oceanfront amusement park in Myrtle Beach is the Family Kingdom. Instead of taking advantage of monopoly, the Family Kingdom extended its wing into a dual attraction in one. A new roller coaster got introduced in the amusement park with a well-known Swamp Fox. Also, it has close to thirty fun rides that offer fear and fun, attracting most family members.
The water park is located on the beach and has many flumes, wave pools, and slides. The best time to visit the park is between March to September. There can be slight variations in timings, so always call ahead. The water park gates are opened from Memorial Day to Labor Day every day. The timings are from 10 am to 6 pm.
5. The Beach Broadway
Broadway is a versatile complex that has everything ranging from shopping and dining to entertainment on the Grand Strand. The top attractions of Broadway are Ripley’s Aquarium and WonderWorks. There are many businesses on Broadway that surround a large lake. In Celebrity Square you will get many clubs offering you the best nightlife.
There are many restaurants in town that give you a great dining experience. Major national outlets comprising local stores are available offering you the best of shopping. Many special events are hosted by Broadway Beach, attracting millions of visitors every year. There are several entertainment venues and other theatres in and around Myrtle Beach.
One Place with Multiple Attractions
Visiting Myrtle Beach would not only offer you the scenes of ocean water but many other outdoor activities. It is a place where all your family members from big to small can enjoy their vacations. There is a lot to do for everyone of different ages.
With the mesmerizing beauty of the beach, you get a chance to explore a lot of things in Myrtle Beach. Everyone would prefer visiting a place where they don’t end up getting bored. And Myrtle Beach is that ideal place that guarantees absolute fun. It is the perfect getaway along with family and friends. You can explore and enjoy many attractions that you can plan for your whole day. A visit to Myrtle Beach will prove to be worth spending each penny from your pocket.
Main Photo by Kirk Van Nort.
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