By Cindy Mikel
Myrtle Beach has much more to offer than just the beach.
Myrtle
beach is the largest city on South Carolina's Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of white sand beach along the Palmetto State's northeastern coast. But there's a lot more to do in Myrtle Beach than just go to the beach. Golf, putt-putt, musical theaters, amusement parks, fishing, shopping and a floating casino are just some of the entertainment options that await visitors.
Golf
Myrtle Beach is a golfer's paradise with more than 100 area courses from which to choose. Some, such as the Azalea Sands Golf Club, are popular with families and beginning golfers. Others, such as Blackmoor Golf Club, The Barefoot resort and King's North Golf Club, were designed by PGA Tour professionals. World Tour Golf Links replicates some of the most famous golf courses around the world.
Azalea Sands Golf Club
2100 Highway 17 S.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-272-6191
Blackmoor Golf Club
6100 Longwood Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
888-650-5556
King's North Golf Club
Highway 501
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
843-448-2308
World Tour Golf Links
2000 World Tour Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-280-7200
Live Theater
From jousting on horseback to country music to an evening of ghost stories, Myrtle Beach has plenty of theaters to choose from for your evening entertainment. Some of the clubs, such as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and Medieval Times Dinner Theater, include dinner with the show. Most are family-friendly. Reservations are required at some and suggested at all the others. Discount coupons can be found in visitor guides and at some hotels.
Alabama Theatre
4750 Highway 17 S
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
8430272-5758
alabama-theatre.com
Carolina Opry
8901-A Business Highway 17
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-913-1400
thecarolinaopry.com
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
8901-B Business Highway 17
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-497-9700
dixiestampede.com
Ghosts and Legends
4818 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
843-361-2700
ghostshows.com
Medieval Times Dinner Theatre
2904 Fantasy Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-236-8080
medievaltimes.com
Palace Theatre
1420 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-448-9224
palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
State Parks
The Myrtle Beach area has two state parks: Huntington Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach State Park.
Huntington Beach State Park is home to Atalaya, a Spanish-style castle and former winter home and studio of sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. The park has the best preserved beach in the area and is one of the best birding sites along the East Coast.
Huntington Beach State Park
16148 Ocean Highway
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-237-4440
huntingtonbeachsc.org
Myrtle Beach State Park is three miles from downtown Myrtle Beach and features oceanfront woods, a wide open beach and a fishing pier. A nature center gives visitors a chance to learn about dolphins and sea turtles.
Myrtle Beach State Park
4401 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach,SC 29575
843-238-5325
southcarolinaparks.com
Shopping
Shoppers have plenty of choices in Myrtle Beach, from outlet malls to specialty shops to big gift shops. Barefoot Landing is popular and features a man-made lake and bridges. It has plenty of specialty shops, night clubs and restaurants. Dick's Last Resort is a fun place to eat, but only if you don't mind purposely surly waiters and waitresses. Broadway at the Beach has more than 100 shops. It is surrounded by nightclubs and hotels. There are two Tanger Outlets in the Myrtle Beach area.
Barefoot Landing
4898 Highway 17 S.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-272-8349
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-444-3200
Tanger Outlet Highway 17
10835 Kings Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-0491
Tanger Outlet Highway 501
4635 Factory Stores Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-236-5100
About the Author:
Cindy Mikel has been writing about education and family issues for more than 25 years. As a newspaper reporter with a journalism degree and as the mother of two grown children, she shares her knowledge of those important subjects with readers on a regular basis. She is also a published photographer.
Photo Credits:
myrtle beach south carolina ocean view image by Jorge Moro from
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