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.
Broadway at the Beach
This area is home to more than 100 retailstores, nightclubs
and restaurants as well as the NASCAR Café, Planet Hollywood,
the NASCAR Speedpark, Ripley's Aquarium, an IMAX Discovery
Theatre as well as a 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
www.broadwayatthebeach.com
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
www.family-kingdom.com
Open: daily with seasonal hours
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
www.mbgrandprix.com
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
www.myrtlewaves.com
Open: Daily from May -Sept,
Seasonal Hours
Ripley's Aquarium
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
www.ripleysaquarium.com
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
www.wild-water.com
Open: Daily mid-May- mid Sept.
Seasonal Hours
Beach Picture by Jimmy OKelly
Shark Photo by Ally Girl
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