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From Hoe-Downs to Hogs: Guide to Fall in Myrtle Beach

Just because the days are getting shorter, doesn’t mean the fun is in short supply in Myrtle Beach. It’s just in cooler weather. And with crowds a bit thinner than you’d find here in July. In fact, fall’s a great time to head to the Grand Strand. Not only are many of your summertime favorites still going on, but you also have...

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5 Wonderful Walks to Take in Myrtle Beach

Your fun in the sun is asking for a change in scenery. Not from your hometown to Myrtle Beach, but in places we spend time in the most bipedal way we know: walking. Whether you've just rocked a banana boat or a calabash buffet, a walk is what you might need next. There are places here that serve as perfect backdrops, too. Headed to the end...

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5 Myrtle Beach Buffets You Must Try

Time to belly up on your Myrtle Beach getaway. Few things entice us as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Is it the splendid variety? The challenge of how much you can put away? Maybe a little of both? Either way, there are some excellent choices on the Grand Strand. In a place of excess and living in the moment, what could be a better dinner than a...

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5 Great Spots for Myrtle Beach Retail Therapy

For many vacationers, no beach retreat (or any getaway, for that matter) is complete without a healthy dose of shopping time. And whether your vacation crew’s retail therapy involves searching for the perfect souvenir, updating a wardrobe with the latest fashions, or simply strolling the shops, Myrtle Beach offers plenty of prime places to...

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Discover Summer Light Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens

Discover Summer Light Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens Now you can see Brookgreen Gardens in a whole new light. Summer Art Light by Night brings a chill sparkle to the summer. The team that produces Nights of a Thousand Candles is at it again, from conception to execution.  The result: Nine light installations in...

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See Myrtle Beach History, Music, and More on Tours

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Your Guidebook to Life on the Water in Myrtle Beach

Know what’s fun? Having a watersports passion. You count down the days until you can get back to it in Myrtle Beach every spring. Adrenaline junkies come in all forms here on the Grand Strand. For some, a ride on a banana boat does the trick. Others need to soar high above the ocean waves on a parasail. There’s plenty in between, too. Here...

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Good Eats, Cold Drinks, and Lots of Fun on The Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach: A destination to come relax and do nothing at all. Or, do it all. But where to start? That's where you need a guide. We are that guide. Here are some of our favorite spots for a good meal, a cold brew, and a little fun. Also, places to shop. No matter what you're on the Grand Strand for, we've got you covered. Where...

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Myrtle Beach’s Best Birdwatching (and Cool Birds You’ll See)

Some people like to wing it when they visit Myrtle Beach.That doesn’t have to mean going out for dinner on a Saturday night without a reservation. The Grand Strand is home to several cool bird species, too. Birding is a thing here, and the area has state parks and guided tours to get you close enough to see them.Worldwide, you...

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Head to The Market Common for a Great Myrtle Beach Night Out

How’d you like to have a night out in Myrtle Beach — and have to park only once?It’s possible, at Market Common. With shops, restaurants, entertainment, and plenty of places to walk, it’s a perfect place to go. There are so many combinations of plans you could make with everything here. Choose from fine to casual dining, fun...

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Myrtle Beach: The Perfect Spot for a Girls’ Getaway

Let’s hear it for the girls. Besties need the chance to venture in search of distraction, sisterhood, and bonding. Whether it’s to unplug or turn up the heat, Myrtle Beach has it all, from wine tasting to spa options to superb shopping. There’s also something to appreciate about spending time in the sand and waves. We have...

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Plan a Valentine’s Day Getaway to Myrtle Beach For Two

Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here. Don’t be that guy hoping the corner drugstore has chocolate candy hearts on Feb. 14. At 6 p.m. No … think ahead. If you really want to make an impression, plan a romantic getaway for two in Myrtle Beach. Now that’s amore. It’s easy to add a little romance to a Myrtle Beach...

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Where Are the Best Happy Hours in Myrtle Beach?

For most vacationers, it comes as no big surprise that the Grand Strand — one of the premier beach destinations in the Southeastern U.S. — offers plenty of places to kick back, relax, grab some grub and wet your whistle. After all, the Myrtle Beach area is well-known up and down the East Coast as a prime...

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What Do Past Guests Have to Say About The Strand Resort in Myrtle Beach?

At The Strand Resort, we work hard to keep our guests happy while they enjoy the vacation of a lifetime on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront. So, of course, we’re beyond honored when they share rave reviews of their stays with us on the Grand Strand. After all, one of the top ways new visitors learn about our ...

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Send Your Summer Out With a Bang in Myrtle Beach

A much-loved result of the American labor movement that was named an official federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day was created to honor the American workforce’s countless contributions to our nation’s well-being. And, considering that the holiday is meant to commemorate the sacrifices of hardworking Americans,...

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Hit the Target for Grand Strand Fun at Jack Axe Throwing

For adventurous visitors looking for a unique way to have some fun on the Grand Strand, a new attraction with locations in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach definitely hits the mark. That’s because at Jack Axe Throwing, the traditional lumberjack competition of axe throwing is made available to the masses,...

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