By Nicholas Katers
Litchfield
beach is a small community situated near some of South Carolina's finest tourist destinations. Visitors to Litchfield Beach are moments from the Atlantic coast and short drives from Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island. Litchfield Beach presents beautiful weather, a laid-back pace and plenty of attractions for families and business travelers. Your visit to Litchfield Beach should feature short trips to the area's amusement parks and green spaces, and don't overlook it's exciting festivals.
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art started in 1999 to present South Carolina's distinct culture to tourists. Visitors flock to Bookgreen Gardens and the Carriage House at Litchfield Plantation each fall to enjoy live music performed by regional artists. The festival includes jazz and chamber music performances and a puppet theater to entertain the kids. The Pawleys Island Wine Gala unveils vintages from 60 area wineries as part of a fundraiser for the next year's festival.
Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
1357 21st Ave. North, Suite 102
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-237-4774
pawleysmusic.com
NASCAR SpeedPark--Myrtle Beach
NASCAR SpeedPark--Myrtle Beach replicates the NASCAR experience for kids and adults. The facility's tracks range from the 200-foot Qualifier to the half-mile Thunder Road where guests test out their driving skills on half-scale models of stock cars. The entire family can test their mini-golf skills at the SpeedPark's NASCAR Challenge Golf. NASCAR SpeedPark offers additional attractions like the SpeedDome Arcade, Sky Wheels Ferris wheel and Speed Bumper Boats to create an entertaining experience for all ages.
NASCAR SpeedPark--Myrtle Beach
1820 21st Ave. North Extension
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-918-8725
nascarspeedpark.com
Winyah Bay Heritage Festival
The Winyah Bay Heritage Festival in nearby Georgetown celebrates South Carolina's outdoor culture each January. The festival takes place at Georgetown venues like East Bay Park, Strand Theater and the Winyah Gym. Volunteers at the festival demonstrate fly tying, musket making, blacksmith work and decoy painting for interested visitors. The Winyah Bay Heritage Festival is known for attracting participants to its annual Duck Calling Championship. The Children's Art Exhibit showcases the talents of young students from Georgetown's school system.
Winyah Bay Heritage Festival
c/o Georgetown County Museum
632 Prince St.
Georgetown, SC 29442
843-545-7020
winyahbayfestival.org
Myrtle Waves Water Park
Litchfield Beach visitors can spend entire weekends at the Myrtle Waves Water Park in Myrtle Beach. The park offers myriad water slides including the Turbo Twister, a water ride that starts 10 stories above the water level to create a thrill for riders. The LayZee River is a relaxed raft ride that winds past Myrtle Waves Water Park's major attractions. The park's Saturation Station features a 700-gallon water burst as well as diving platforms, water guns and slides for the entire family.
Myrtle Waves Water Park
3000 10th Ave. North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-918-8725
myrtlewaves.com
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
