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Tidewater Golf Club; Alligator Adventure
hy Go?
For an all-American beach vacation with copious family-friendly diversions. The hub of leisure activity in this
region is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, located in the center of an expansive section of coastline called the Grand Strand.
Attractions revolve around the water, from a seaside amusement park to a boardwalk jam-packed with sights. Golf and
shopping are big draws, too. For a scaled-down experience, turn to smaller beach towns throughout the Carolinas, or
the history-rich southern city of Charleston, South Carolina.
South, Atlantic Coast
1.
BROOKGREEN GARDENS:
In Murrells Inlet, stroll the oldest and largest sculpture garden in the U.S.
2.
MINIGOLF:
Play a round at the crash survivor–themed MayDay Golf in North Myrtle Beach.
3.
THE CAROLINA OPRY:
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a dazzling live show in Myrtle Beach.
4.
MYRTLE BEACH STATE PARK:
Search for shells during low tide.
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It’s peak beach season in Myrtle, and there’s
plenty of sand to go around. Offshore activities are
equally plentiful: surfing, fishing, kayaking, para-
sailing — just about any water sport you can think
of. Exploring the oceanfront
Myrtle Beach
Boardwalk
, bordered by stores and restaurants
galore, is a must, as is a ride on the Myrtle Beach
SkyWheel. Having worked up an appetite, pick a
table at Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar and Grill and order
the Dirty Don’s Dunkin’ Pot, brimming with clams,
oysters, shrimp, crab legs, sausage, potatoes, and
corn on the cob.
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Highs stay below 70°F (21°C) during the coolest
months of the year. Whether or not that’s beach
weather to you, there’s another pastime that’s
easily enjoyed year-round: golf. For a distinctly
South Carolinian experience, play 18 holes at
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, built on the site of a
onetime rice plantation. The course’s streams, live
oaks, and antebellum-style clubhouse are all
photoworthy. If you prefer Atlantic Ocean views
with your round, book a tee time at
Tidewater
Golf Club
, noted for its range of elevations.
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Another thing there’s no shortage of: shopping.
Peruse stores along the Intracoastal Waterway at
Barefoot Landing, which also offers a marina,
MirrorMaze,
reptile zoo
, and live music at the
House of Blues. And if you’re up for the trip to
Pawleys Island (about a 40-minute drive), the
famed rope hammocks named after the destina-
tion make for a long-lasting keepsake. Prefer to
stretch your legs in the great outdoors? Take a
hike along the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail at
Myrtle Beach State Park, viewing some of the last
remaining maritime forest on South Carolina’s
northern coast.
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Be it animal encounters or bumper boats, Myrtle
Beach is exceedingly kid-friendly. Among its many
appealing attractions is Family Kingdom, a seaside
amusement park with more than 45 rides. Brave
the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster, take an
exhilarating dive on the Sling Shot, and spin every
which way on the Tilt-A-Whirl. Add educational
value to the mix via the interactive exhibits and
programs at the Children’s Museum of South
Carolina. There’s plenty of all-ages nighttime
entertainment, too, from watching knights joust at
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament to acrobats
performing on a life-size vessel at
Pirates Voyage
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