What to do in Grand Strand

Activities, attractions and tours

Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach which includes a pond, landscape views and a park
Brookgreen Gardens which includes landscape views, a fountain and a pool
Pavilion Nostalgia Park showing a bay or harbour and boating
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing rides, a sunset and general coastal views

Places to Visit in Grand Strand

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1. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront promenade with plenty of shops, restaurants and family entertainment. It runs for 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers), providing excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean beyond the scenic beach. Stroll down the boardwalk with your family to get a sense of the fun ambiance in Myrtle Beach.
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Bring your family to this pleasant coastal avenue with excellent beaches, an entertainment district and lively piers with varied restaurants.

2. Broadway at the Beach

Located on the edge of Lake Broadway, Broadway at the Beach is a vast entertainment complex offering something for everyone.
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A huge complex that offers a world of entertainment for the whole family with amusements, entertainment, shopping and dining.

3. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

You can’t miss the Skywheel Myrtle Beach, one of the area’s most popular attractions, which rises out of the 1.9 kilometre long Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade. Climb aboard one of the 42 air conditioned gondolas and enjoy unrivalled views of the South Carolina coastline.
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Take a trip to the top of one of America’s tallest observation wheels and enjoy the breath-taking views across the coastline and into the Atlantic beyond.

4. Ripley's Aquarium

Situated in the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex, this fantastic aquarium is the perfect place to come to marvel at the incredible array of marine life that lives here. It is also the perfect way to spend an overcast or rainy day.
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Ripley\'s Aquarium

5. Barefoot Landing

With boats passing close by as you shop and dine, North Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Landing on the Waterway is a great place to spend some of your vacation time. Browse for necessities, luxury items and souvenirs in more than 40 boutiques and national retail stores, with an excellent selection of merchandise from which to choose. Look for designer sunglasses or beachwear, surfing gear and even Christmas items.
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Stroll along an important waterway, shop, dine and listen to live music. It’s a great way to experience this popular attraction at your leisure.

6. Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park comprises an oceanfront maritime forest on the Grand Strand coastline. It is a serene and picturesque park that is ideal for picnicking, hiking and beachcombing. Explore some of the site’s 312 acres (126 hectares) of scenic terrain to get closer to nature.
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Myrtle Beach State Park

7. Litchfield Beach

With its golf courses, chic boutiques and up-market restaurants, Litchfield Beach offers a quieter and slightly more sophisticated beach-side experience. One of the longest-established oceanfront communities in the area, Litchfield Beach is a mellower alternative to the more crowded, buzzing Myrtle Beach. Situated just under 50 kilometres north of its noisier neighbour, Litchfield Beach is the place to come for quiet relaxation. Stroll along the sand, take a leisurely swim or enjoy a little fishing. If all that seems too strenuous then do as the locals do and take a nap in a hammock on your porch!
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This sophisticated, upmarket beach community offers long sandy beaches, tranquillity and a more laid back pace of life.

8. Apache Pier

Whether you’re camping in the adjacent Apache Family Campground or simply seeing the sights of Myrtle Beach, a visit to Apache Pier is fun for the whole family. Enjoy a casual stroll along this 1,206-foot (368-meter) wooden pier at the northern end of the beach. Cast a line for flounder, enjoy a meal of fresh local seafood and listen to live music every summer evening.
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Walk, fish, dine and celebrate a lovely finish to the day with a beautiful sunset, all at the East Coast’s longest wooden pier.

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What to do in Grand Strand


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Cherry Grove Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Cherry Grove Beach. A stop by Cherry Grove Beach or Ocean Drive Beach might round out your trip.

Cherry Grove Beach
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Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of North Myrtle Beach.

Ocean Drive
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Windy Hill

While visiting Windy Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Windy Hill Beach and Alabama Theatre.

Windy Hill
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Crescent Beach

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While visiting Crescent Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Crescent Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Crescent Beach
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Downtown Myrtle Beach

Downtown Myrtle Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ripley's Believe It or Not and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

Downtown Myrtle Beach
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Arcadian Shores

While visiting Arcadian Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Myrtle Beach Beaches and Arcadia Beach.

Arcadian Shores

 

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