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It’s Gonna Be Hot: The World Champion Chili Cookoff Is Coming to Myrtle Beach

There’s potential for things to get even hotter this summer in Myrtle Beach. We’re not talking about the weather. The spice will fly with the World Championship Chili Cookoff. The 55th annual event will be Sept. 23-25 and return to Myrtle Beach for the second straight year. Imagine getting to sample more than 500 award-winning chili —...

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...

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5 Ways to Make Your Birthday Extra Special in Myrtle Beach

As far as a site for your birthday — can you beat Myrtle Beach? It’s your special day, so spend it in a special way. Turning the page on another year seems like a great thing to do in your favorite vacation spot. Make this the year you light your candles on the Grand Strand. We’ve got a few ideas for you. Tips for Planning a...

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...

Time to Celebrate National Donut Day in Myrtle Beach

We would hate for you to miss a sweet holiday like this! June 5, 2022, is National Donut Day, and if you’re on the Grand Strand, you’re in for a treat. This area is home to some remarkable donut spots. Some offer specials for this observance of the most well-rounded dessert on earth. Remember — calories don’t count on National Donut...

Guidebook to the Best Freebies in Myrtle Beach

A tropical getaway to Myrtle Beach doesn’t have to break the bank. You can find a great deal on a Grand Strand resort, and the savings don’t end there. With valuable coupon books available at the resort, you’ll have a wealth of free activities to partake in. You have to know where to look! We’ve compiled this guide to help give your...

Morning Till Eve: How to Spend a Day at Bay View Resort

Morning Till Eve: How to Spend a Day at Bay View Resort When you’re in Myrtle Beach, it’s easy to load up a day with things to do. When you’re at Bay View, it’s easy to find tons of fun activities, right around your resort. To prove it, we compiled this day-in-the-life snapshot. We could have done a whole week’s...

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...

4 Advantages to Booking Early for a 2022 Myrtle Beach Getaway

Ready to make the drive to Myrtle Beach? We don’t blame you! Beach dreams are often born in the winter.Or maybe you’re driving to the airport to get here … either way, one tip: Plan early for it!There are advantages to getting ahead of the game for your escape to Myrtle Beach. It’s never too early to start daydreaming...

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...

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...

7 Spooktacular Things to Do for Halloween in Myrtle Beach

Don’t be surprised if Myrtle Beach winds up scarier than you thought it could be this fall. And it’s not just an Oct. 31 thing, but a season of spooky fun. It’s ghost tours and costume parties and maybe even cooking classes. October has the potential for some holiday fun. Check out this roundup of fun we’ve put together for your...

What to Expect When Traveling to Myrtle Beach in the Fall

All the cars seem to be headed thataway and you’re headed thisaway. Welcome to a fall retreat to Myrtle Beach. It’s a great time to vacation here for many reasons. The crowds are thinner, the air is cooler, and most everything is still open for business. As you buck the trend for an autumn beach retreat, here are a few things to keep in...

6 Myrtle Beach Barbecue Spots You Can’t Miss

Slow-cooked, roasted, pit-fired, Western- and Eastern-N.C.-style. Barbecue comes in many forms on the Grand Strand. All bring, by all accounts, their own flavor of deliciousness. Although seafood remains iconic and ethnic food is on the rise, barbecue is king in a lot of areas in Myrtle Beach. Here are five spots that any barbecue aficionado...

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 Best Restaurants 10 Minutes from Bay View Resort

10 Best Restaurants 10 Minutes from Bay View Resort Bay View Resort is a great place to stay, isn't it? It's right in the middle of all the fun things you'll find in Myrtle Beach. And it's also a bit of an oasis from it all, too. And best of all, when you get hungry, you don't have to go far to find some of the Grand Strand's best...

Your Independence Day Getaway Agenda for Myrtle Beach

It's almost our nation's birthday. It's a federal holiday, too, and in 2021, it lands on a Sunday. This means the official holiday is Monday, July 5. You've already asked off for the Friday before to make it a four-day weekend, right? Myrtle Beach is a great destination for celebrating Independence Day. What says summer more than July 4? And...

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...