By Sabah Karimi
North Myrtle
beach is one of the top spring break destinations in the country and is also a popular place for family
vacations, golfing getaways and girlfriend retreats. The area is home to hundreds of vacation homes and condos, and the area is overflowing with restaurants, museums, historic gardens and dozens of other attractions. You don't have to spend any money to enjoy some of the area's top sites; from window shopping on Broadway at the Beach to hiking in the nature preserve, you can find some great free activities to enjoy in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Heritage Shores Nature Preserve
This beautiful park is located on a small island and is easily accessible from the boardwalks around North Myrtle Beach. Admission is free, and the park is home to two large picnic areas and several scenic trails. Head here to see dozens of native plants, birds and small animals frolicking in their natural habitat.
Heritage Shores Nature Preserve
Park at Cherry Grove Boat Landing on 53 Avenue North
Cherry Grove, South Carolina
(843) 280-5555
Myrtle Beach Market Commons
Explore 114 acres of restaurants, parks, lakes, boutique shops and more at this multi-use community area. The Myrtle Beach Market Commons is a great place to just relax and people-watch for an afternoon, explore the local shops and mingle with the locals.
Myrtle Beach Market Commons
4017 Deville Street
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-3500
Broadway at the Beach
Take in the sights and sounds of this popular territory near the beachfront and catch some free live entertainment and music on any given weekend night. This shopping and entertainment area is also home to dozens of boutique shops such as Dixie Landing, Earthwear, Pineapple Cove and Gemini's Boutique.
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 444-3200
Sunbathing on the Beach
North Myrtle Beach is home to miles of golden sands and is the perfect place to work on your tan. Head here to relax under the sunshine, search for shells or just watch the ocean waves at sunset.
Vereen Memorial Park and Gardens
Take a short walk north to Little River near North Myrtle Beach to explore this beautiful park and set of small islands around the Intracoastal Waterway. The venue is home to an observation deck and several gazebos where you can settle in for a picnic lunch or dinner. Take in the scenic sights and sounds of this natural setting just minutes away from the coast.
Vereen Memorial Park and Gardens
Off Route 17 and Route 179
Little River, South Carolina
About the Author:
Sabah Karimi is a professional web and print copywriter with an educational background in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She writes in several niches including travel, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, lifestyle and small business. Karimi received a Top Content Creator Award from Demand Studios in 2009.
