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Top 10 Attractions for Large Groups in Myrtle Beach

Vacation is supposed to be for relaxing, but trying to organize an outing for a big group can feel more like hard work. It's hard enough to get a family of four to agree on what to do, and when and where to do it; try getting a large group on the same page. But knowing where to go for a group trip to Myrtle Beach is half the battle, so we have...

Top Things You Forget to do Before Leaving for Vacation

Counting down the days till your Myrtle Beach vacation can be exciting. You can get so carried away thinking about all the things you are going to do that you forget to do the things you need to do before you leave. Here's a short check list of things to do back at home to make sure you are ready for a worry-free Myrtle Beach: House...

Top 10 Sports Bars in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is famous for its beach bars, and the nightlife scene offers a diverse mix of live music, dancing and general partying. But there’s something special about finding a sports bar where you can catch the big game or mix and mingle with fans of similar sports interests. Fortunately, the Grand Strand also has an abundance of sports...

The Locals List: Best of the Best in Myrtle Beach

The best way to avoid the pitfalls of tourist traps is to ask a local. The folks who live here year-round know where to go, and more importantly, where not to go. Although these places aren’t exactly secrets, you can at least rest assured of getting your bank for your buck if it also gets a thumbs-up from locals. Check out these local...

Five Places to Spend the Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach

There's a party every day and night during the summer months in Myrtle Beach, but the Fourth of July is the highlight of the season. That's when all the great things about the Grand Strand come together for one big party along the 60-mile stretch of coastline. From baseball games and boat parades to free fireworks shows and concerts, the Myrtle...

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Your Vacation at Bay View Resort

There are hundreds of reasons to spend your Myrtle Beach vacation at the Bay View Resort, so narrowing the list down to five is a tough task. From the resort's prime downtown location and clean, comfortable accommodations, to wealth of on-site amenities and extras, Bay View is the ideal destination for a fun vacation. Here are five reasons...

Tips for Protecting Your Kids From the Sun During Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

Parents instinctively protect their children from all kinds of dangers. You know the list – Don’t run with scissors, look both ways before crossing the street, don’t talk to strangers. Yet when it comes to the sun, parents often forget the silent skin assassin. Youngsters have more sensitive skin than adults and require extra attention to...

Five Things to do with Dad on Father’s Day in Myrtle Beach

Father’s Day can be the toughest holiday to shop for the honoree. Dad doesn’t ask for much, and has no clue what he wants when you ask him. That’s one of the reasons he ends up getting ugly ties he never wears. Instead, show your father a great time in Myrtle Beach with one of these five ideal Father’s Day...

Enjoy a Night at the Ballpark with Myrtle Beach Pelicans

What do you get when you cross America’s favorite family vacation destination with America’s pastime? The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Advanced Class A minor league baseball affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and one of the most entertaining venues on the entire Grand Strand. Located across from Broadway at the Beach on 21st Avenue North, the...

Beach Rules for 2015 in Myrtle Beach

Summertime means more vacationers swimming, splashing and sunning on the beach. In the city limits of Myrtle Beach, the increased traffic also means the addition of new beach rules that are only in affect between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Here are a few recently added summer beach rules and regulations, along with some long-standing...

Myrtle Beach Fireworks Extravaganza Lights Fuse on Summer Fun

This summer is going to be a blast in Myrtle Beach - in more ways than one. In addition to all the fun attractions, tasty restaurants and tantalizing shops on the Grand Strand, the skies will light up all summer long with colorful fireworks displays at hot spots up and down the 60-mile stretch of coastline. The summer-long pyrotechnics...

Rivertown Music and Arts Festival Puts Conway in Spotlight

For the millions of Myrtle Beach visitors who arrive by car, the city of Conway, South Carolina means the last town on Highway 501 before you can finally start your vacation. Many have passed through it, but few take the time to explore the historic city. Well, here's your chance to see the oldest city and county seat of Horry County on one of...

Six Amenities to Keep you Happy at Bay View Resort

There are a million reasons to spend your Myrtle Beach vacation at Bay View on the Boardwalk - affordability, comfort, convenience, and hospitality - but we've decided to focus on five. And not just any five, but five amenities that make Bay View an even more desirable destination by bringing fun to your back yard. Have a great vacation without...

Art in the Park Opens 43rd Season in Myrtle Beach

No one should have to choose between a full day of shopping and a beautiful day in the great outdoors, especially in such a sun-soaked and retail-rich location like Myrtle Beach. But for savvy bargain-hunters and outdoor-types, the perfect solution also happens to be a Grand Strand tradition. The 43rd annual Art in the Park series holds its...

Barefoot Princess Offers Unique View of the Grand Strand

All sorts of sightseeing tours are available on the Grand Strand, giving visitors a scenic view of the area by road, or excellent access to the Atlantic Ocean by boat. But none offer the unique views of the Intracoastal Waterway aboard the Barefoot Princess, a paddleboat-style vessel designed for maximum comfort and entertainment. Located at...

Top 5 Spring Beach Activities

The beach never closes, but it sure seems that way in the winter months when the seagulls and hermit crabs pretty much have Myrtle Beach's sandy shores to themselves. But that changes when spring rolls around and the two-legged visitors start to arrive. The warmer temperatures and sunnier skies attract people to the beach for a number of...

Glide, Slide and Ride at Downtown Myrtle Beach Attractions

For decades, downtown Myrtle Beach revolved around the old Pavilion, which closed in 2008 to the dismay of longtime visitors who got their thrills at the historic amusement park. Just a few years later, the downtown district has filled the void with lots of new thrill rides, water slides and zipline glides high over the Myrtle Beach...

Myrtle Beach Speedway Offers Fast Cars, Festivals, Concerts

For more than a half-century, Myrtle Beach Speedway has played host to thousands of NASCAR-sanctioned races and entertained countless numbers of fans. But today, the high-speed, high-drama action on the race track has been expanded to include a number of concerts and festivals, transforming this historic venue into a multi-purpose hot spot for...

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