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Things to Do in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is a fun family destination with loads of things to do. Check out some of these popular Myrtle Beach attractions. Visit this Myrtle Beach link to learn more about this vacation hotspot and while in the area be sure to check out the best Myrtle Beach live music band the Wahoo Creek Band.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Broadway at the Beach

This area is home to more than 100 retail stores, nightclubs and restaurants as well as the NASCAR Café, Planet Hollywood, the NASCAR Speedpark, Ripley's Aquarium, an IMAX Discovery Theatre as well as the Palace Theatre. You can enjoy paddle boats, miniature golf, arcade games and rides especially for the very young. In the Heroes Harbor, you can enjoy food and entertainment at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and shops like the Magiquest.

Hwy 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach
Open: year round with seasonal hours

 

Family Kingdom
Amusement Park &

Oceanfront Water Park

Home to South Carolina's tallest Ferris wheel and the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster, this park is a great place for the whole family. There are more than 2 dozen rides, with 16 of them just for the youngsters. You will also find an arcade and there are games of skill area along the Midway. At Oceanfront you will find flume rides, speed rides, a kiddie pool and a lazy river with waterfalls.

3rd Ave. South, Myrtle Beach
Open: daily with seasonal hours

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Tours

There are a several good companies that will take you out to see the dolphins of the Atlantic Ocean. If you are dreaming of swimming with dolphins in Myrtle Beach then view our page for Myrtle Beach dolphin tours for more information.

Grand Prix Family Thrill Park

This Myrtle Beach theme park offers much to interest the whole family. The Thrill Zone has 7 rides with the spinning Crazy Mouse being the crowd favorite. Other rides include the Top Star Tour, the Tilt-a-Whirl, bumper cars and Music Express. Especially for the children is the Wacky Worm, a double-decker carousel, and the Jumping Jack. In the Race Zone there is a go kart track, bumper boats and a simulator.

3900 Hwy. 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
Open: March-Sept
Hours: 1pm until …times vary according to season

 

Myrtle Beach Waves Water Park

South Carolina's largest water park and home to the world's tallest speed slides can be found at the MB Waves Water Park. The Turbo Twister Tower is an incredible 10 stories high! In Racing River's Splash Zone the currents of 10 mph speed around a figure eight course. You can slide down the fog-filled enclosed Night Flight tube or splash in the Ocean in Motion wave pool. There is a special area for younger children and a leisure pool just for "chilling".

3000 10th N. Ave., Myrtle Beach
Open: Daily from May -Sept,
Seasonal Hours

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Ripley's Aquarium

Looking at Shark through Glass Tunnel at Ripley's Aquarium - Myrtle Beach

For an up close look at life on the oceans floor, then be sure to spend some time at Ripley's Aquarium. Here you can see a variety of ocean, as well as freshwater, fish. The sharks are the star of the show, but other highlights include the moving sidewalk which passes under the 750,000 gallon Dangerous Reef Tank, the hands on fun in the interactive Discovery Center and a variety of other aquatic exhibits.

Broadway at the Beach
Open: Daily
Hours: 9a-6p

Wild Water : Water and Race Theme Park

Just south of Myrtle Beach is Wild-Water, where you will find fun for the whole family. Whether it's go-karts, bumper boats, pirate themed miniature golf, the arcade or getting soaked at the water park, you are sure to have a splashing good time! The water park area has an adult lounge pool, children's play area, a wave pool, tube slides, mat slides, and speed slides.

910 Hwy. 17S, Surfside Beach
Open: Daily mid-May- mid Sept.
Seasonal Hours

Beach Picture by Jimmy OKelly
Shark Photo by Ally Girl