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The 5 Coolest Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Restaurants, Ranked

The 5 Coolest Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Restaurants, Ranked It pays to be patient and check out reviews before you choose a restaurant. Even in a town like Myrtle Beach, there are good restaurants, and there are great restaurants. That holds true, especially on the boardwalk. It’s a worthy debate, but here are our five faves in this...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Is a Sweet Attraction to Visit in Myrtle Beach

The Peach Cobbler Factory Is a Sweet Attraction to Visit in Myrtle Beach These are no pedestrian, mail-it-in desserts. When you visit the Peach Cobbler Factory, you’re getting something special. With locations in Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach, there’s one near you. Some of the stellar sweets served here: ...

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Hit These 5 Spots on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Hit These 5 Spots on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Finish this sentence: When I’m on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, I love to _____. You could plug in a ton of fun activities. It’s 1.2 miles of diversion, from the pier at 2nd Avenue North to the one at 14th Avenue North. It’s a staple of any Grand Strand visit and has been for...

What’s Brewing in Myrtle Beach This Spring? Read On

What's Brewing in Myrtle Beach This Spring? Read On If you’re hitting the Grand Strand for a spring getaway, you’re in for a treat. Time Warp is back at Carolina Opry, which means one of the most rockin’ shows in Myrtle Beach is ready to roll. It's the hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, on stage, in a vibrant style. Indulge in...

All You Need to Know About Myrtle Beach Outlet Shopping

All You Need to Know About Myrtle Beach Outlet Shopping They’re clean and convenient. Most of all, they’re a haven for retail therapy. Myrtle Beach outlet shopping is alive and well. You’ll want to save room for all the neat stuff you’ll find on your trip back home! Here’s a guide to where the deals are. Tanger...

Take Him to the Grand Strand for 6 Fun Valentine’s Day Activities

Take Him to the Grand Strand for 6 Fun Valentine's Day Activities Some sound advice: Celebrate big on Valentine’s Day this year! Your favorite vacation destination is a beautiful place to start. Even in the off-season, the weather is mild and there’s plenty of fun on tap. It’s a time for romance, on the cusp of spring, and lots...

Something for Couples to Share in Myrtle Beach

Something for Couples to Share in Myrtle Beach Feeling that pull for a winter getaway with your partner? Myrtle Beach is a fabulous place for that. With lovely weather but smaller crowds, an off-season visit can be memorable. Whether it’s time to reconnect or a chance to get better acquainted, pack your bags for the Grand...

A Welcome-Back Guide for Our Winter Guests

A Welcome-Back Guide for Our Winter Guests The long-term stay, winter edition, is now in session! Welcome back. Some call you snowbirds. We call you friends. Winter visitors come for all reasons this season. Here’s what’s new since you were last here, and what’s hot for the cool season! Are you considering your first winter...

Holiday Show Guide to the Grand Strand

Holiday Show Guide to the Grand Strand You booked your Grand Strand getaway during the holidays on purpose, didn't you? We can’t blame you. Myrtle Beach is rich with golf courses and Calabash seafood. Everyone knows that. But it’s also big-time when it comes to world-class entertainment. Especially holiday shows. They’ll...

Distinguish Yourself From the Crowd at 3 Myrtle Beach Open-Mic Places

Distinguish Yourself From the Crowd at 3 Myrtle Beach Open-Mic Places An open mic is the best way to amuse yourself in Myrtle Beach. If you’re into testing your chops in front of a crowd, the Grand Strand has that opportunity for you. If you’ve graduated from karaoke and want to bring it proper, we have the places you want to get...

5 Myrtle Beach Wine Tours Fit for Your Next Vacation

The world of wine commerce is alive and well in Myrtle Beach. And that’s good news for wine lovers like you. Here on the Grand Strand, you don’t have to go far to find a place for a stellar wine tour — and a great bottle to take home with you. The experience is a delight for the senses. Here’s where to go on your next Myrtle Beach...

Ripley’s Aquarium in a Day? Here’s How

What a cool way to spend a day. Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach has so much to offer, that it could dominate a day on your vacation itinerary. It’s so much more than a fish tank! It offers many ways to captivate the imagination of visitors, regardless of age. From Breakfast with a Mermaid to sleepovers, check out what you can do at...

The Book on Freebies for You on the Grand Strand

The money we spend buying things from Myrtle Beach merchants isn’t unlimited. When travelers budget for a trip, it’s nice to have a few items that won’t dig into the funds. That’s why it’s helpful to know where the freebies are waiting for you. You can find some on the Grand Strand. We’ve compiled this list of freebies to...

Observe Your New Empty-Nest Status on the Grand Strand

Is it even fashionable to celebrate your newfound empty nest status? Yes! You’re commemorating a job well done raising your children. It’s time for YOU now. Myrtle Beach is a paradise to try out this life change for you. There are so many fun things to do, some you did as a family, and some you might have missed out on. It’s an era of...

Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens and Other Events

Block vacation time this spring and have some fun on the coast. The Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens will be on May 7 at Brookgreen Gardens. Enjoy the festivities 1-4 p.m. at the Huntington Sculpture Gardens in Murrells Inlet. Tickets are $40 for members, $40 plus garden admission for non-members. What’s in store? It...

Tips and Tricks for the Beachcomber’s Grand Strand Getaway

Tips and Tricks for the Beachcomber’s Grand Strand Getaway For a family, a couple, or a solo traveler, a beach vacation sounds like a welcome respite. And it is! But as with any excursion, there are pitfalls to avoid. Or, at least, tips to get the most out of your experience. We’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to navigate...

Each of These Tribute Bands Is Worth Seeing in Myrtle Beach

Awesome tribute bands have a great connection with Myrtle Beach. It's no wonder. They play to enthusiastic crowds in one of the coolest places to work. And they’re top-of-the-line as far as talent. Here are some of our favorites you can catch this spring on the Grand Strand. Tribute Bands on Point: The Ones to See on the Grand...

5 Wine Bars and Wineries on the Grand Strand You Must Visit

The beauty of the Grand Strand’s burgeoning wine bar scene is that you have so much freedom to choose. They’re off the beaten path and also in popular neighborhoods. They’re distinctive, and that adds to the city’s scene. Myrtle Beach is more than calabash shrimp and bike week. Here are favorite spots to consider when visiting the...