By Melissa Lewis
Myrtle Beach Winter Activities
Myrtle
beach, South Carolina, is jammed with tourists between Memorial Day and Labor Day and is still quite popular in the spring and fall months. If, however, you would like to enjoy quiet walks on the beach and a town that is half-asleep, then visit Myrtle Beach during the winter. While many things are closed during the off-season, there are fortunately many other places for you to still enjoy.
NASCAR Speed Park
Open all year, the NASCAR Speed Park has several tracks open for a day of fun for the whole family. Guests also have an opportunity to ride in a half-scale Nextel Cup car.
1820 21st Avenue N.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(877) 626-8725
nascarspeedpark.com/sc.aspx
Ripley's Aquarium
Take a step out of the cold and enjoy Ripley's Aquarium. See a giant octopus, stingrays, corals and tropical fish, just to name a few. Travel through the tunnel of sharks and even bring along your sleeping bag to spend the night.
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 916-0888
ripleysaquarium.com
Alabama Theatre
Enjoy the annual Christmas production at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, which runs from November until January. After January, other productions are held, usually during the weekends until the busy season begins again in the spring.
4750 Hwy 17 S
Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 342-2262
alabama-theatre.com
Medieval Times
Become an 11th-century royal guest at Medieval Times and root for your favorite knight during a Spanish jousting tournament. Feast on a four-course meal suitable for royalty, which is included in each ticket price.
2904 Fantasy Way
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579
(866) 543-9637
medievaltimes.com/findcastles/myrtlebeach
Golf
Golfers in Myrtle Beach have a plethora of courses from which to choose, even in the winter, as most courses are still open. Examples of local courses include Dunes Golf Club and Indigo Creek. Visit www.mbn.com for a list of courses and fees. There are even hotel and golf packages available, most of which are more affordable during the winter months.
IMAX 3D Theatre
If you have never seen an IMAX movie before, you will have your chance in Myrtle Beach. You will experience crystal-clear movies on a gigantic screen in a 400-person stadium-seating auditorium. Examples of IMAX movies are "Dinosaurs Alive 3D," "Space Station 3D" and "NASCAR: The IMAX Experience 2D/3D."
1195 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(866) 418-1208
imax3dmyrtlebeach.com
About the Author:
Melissa Lewis is a former elementary classroom teacher and media specialist. She has also written for various online publications. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Photo Credits:
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