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Another Round? 5 Spots to Have a Drink on the Boardwalk

Another Round? 5 Spots to Have a Drink on the Boardwalk Whether you’re in for a Shirley Temple or a scotch and soda, the Boardwalk is a great place to stop. There’s a good bit of fun to find on the Boardwalk anyway. But when you’re relaxing on vacation, a drink with good company is just the thing. Especially on a winter...

Visit These Myrtle Beach Joints for Fall Beer, Cocktails, and Coffee

Visit These Myrtle Beach Joints for Fall Beer, Cocktails, and Coffee The exchange from summer to fall flows with the right drinks. Coffee, beer, and cocktails also change seasons, and you can find an awesome array in Myrtle Beach. Pumpkin spice everything dominates social media feeds. But many other flavors usher in cooler days. The...

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Get Down to the Jeep Jam in Myrtle Beach

What an innovation, the Jeep. So versatile. Fit for the swinging single on the loose or the family in search of adventure. Pack them tight or fly solo. Through the mud, through rush hour, on vacation, and off the beaten track. No wonder we love Jeeps. Oct. 28-30, Jeep lovers will converge on the Grand Strand once again. Don’t miss...

Your Comprehensive Handbook to Grand Strand Fishing Piers

Your Comprehensive Handbook to Grand Strand Fishing Piers Fishing on the pier can prove to be a great way to spend a day in Myrtle Beach. And there are a few to choose from in the area. Although they jut out into the same body of water, there are some differences to know about. We’ll introduce you to the ones most visitors like to...

Myrtle Beach’s Newest Family Addition: Funplex

Bring your cast of family characters to the newest diversion on the Grand Strand: Funplex. It's great for your children, your grandkids, and youngsters of all ages. Family and thrill rides, games, and food are fun for everyone. Funplex, an amusement park in Myrtle Beach, is a visit to last a whole day. Funplex is affordable enough to warrant...

10 Best Things to Do Before Summer Is Over

Tips to Make Your End-Of-Summer Beach Trip Rock One last summer jaunt is in high demand on the Grand Strand.Will you get to the coast once more this season? If so, will you make the most of it? It’s impossible to do it all, so we narrowed the list to 10 things you should do at the beach before summer ends.Let’s do...

LOL! Here Are the Funniest Comedy Shows in Myrtle Beach

You won’t have to drive far from your resort to find a funny time on the Grand Strand. Yes, we said funny, not fun. Although you’ll have fun there, too.Here are Myrtle Beach’s favorite comedy shows.Laugh until it hurts worse than your sunburn! The Grand Strand is home to some hilarious talent. And it attracts touring...

Top Things to Do on the Boardwalk to Make Your Teenager Happy

Don’t look now, but it seems as if your teen is having a great time with you in Myrtle Beach. Stay calm. This tends to happen to all ages on the Grand Strand, even with goofy parents present. We’ve found that the Boardwalk has lots of spots your impressionable kids find fun. And when you see them posting pics to Instagram or sharing the...

5 Can’t Miss Alabama Theatre Shows to Catch in 2022

If you ever struggle to find something new to do on the Grand Strand, this list of shows is for you. With so much fun in the sun to be had, it’s good to know you can have a blast indoors on the Grand Strand, too. This area is host to so much talent. Entertainment venues here have no shortage of performers to choose from. Here are five...

5 Places to Hang Out on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

5 Places to Hang Out on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Before you leave for home from your getaway, you ought to check out the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. It’s a popular walkway through the heart of Myrtle Beach, with someone for everyone. It has places to grub and places to chill and chase thrills, too. You can take the boardwalk...

5 Stunning Places to Take Photos in Myrtle Beach That’ll Shine on Instagram

May our social media feeds prosper, as our phones’ storage capacity fills by leaps and bounds. When you visit Myrtle Beach, you’re in no shortage of spots you’ll want to stop — and snap a shot. Where are the best ones? We’ve calculated areas that seem most prone to the aim-and-shoot pause on the Grand Strand. This is in no way an...

4 Ways To Fly in Myrtle Beach

4 Ways To Fly in Myrtle Beach Ready to fly? You can do that in Myrtle Beach. There’s plenty of opportunities for the thrill-seeker in you here. From helicopter rides to amusement-park attractions, the sky is literally the limit. Here are places to get your feet off the ground in profound ways. 1. Fly Around the...

All You Need to Know About 810 Billiards & Bowling

So, what if your family has varied tastes? Many do. Mom loves a cold beer and darts. Dad’s more the red wine and chess type. All the kids love arcade games. You’ll just have to compromise, or hit a bunch of different places for everyone to get their game on. Right? Sure, you could do that. Or, you could hit one of three 810 Billiards...

Got 10 Bucks? Here’s Where to Have Fun in Myrtle Beach

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun in Myrtle Beach. There are Grand Strand options that don’t have to sop up all your vacation budget. In fact, if you have $10, you’re golden. There are enough low-cost activities to fill up your getaway itinerary. Plus, it costs nothing to chill poolside with a good read, right? 6...

Rainy Day in Myrtle Beach? Here Are 5 Ways to Beat It

You’ve been planning your beach vacation for weeks. You arrive at your destination, with swim trunks and flip-flops ready. But unexpectedly, a rainstorm throws a wrench in your plans. How can you enjoy a beach vacation in rainy weather? Fortunately, rain at the beach does not necessarily mean the trip is ruined. The vacationer can visit many...

6 Ways to Have Fun on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade: Everything you need for a day at the beach. And it's right ON the beach. The Boardwalk offers visitors a respite from the heat, without having to go far. Shop, eat and have a blast. And there's plenty of history to it, too. PLAY HERE Ripley's Believe it or Not It's all...

10 Years and Spinning: Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

SkyWheel has had a major facelift and is ready to reopen for spring and summer. The makeover began in January and coincides with the attraction's 10th birthday. Visitors can enjoy new features, such as a cutting-edge lighting system and a decorative center globe. The refresh covers all 42 temperature-controlled gondolas, inside and out, and the...

What is New in 2021 in Myrtle Beach?

Ready to get back to the beach? The days are getting warmer, and that yearning for the sand and sun is getting stronger. It's time to get back to all the fun things we love to do on the Grand Strand. Along with that, there are a few new features to tell you about, too. There's also something spectacular in the works that we'll have to wait...