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Top 5 Places to See Animals in Myrtle Beach

One of the most curious creatures on the planet is the human being, in part for our desire to watch other animals do what they do best. Although the Grand Strand doesn’t have a major zoo like San Diego or Cincinnati, the Myrtle Beach area does have a unique collection of specialized facilities that give guests an up-close look at various...

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Myrtle Beach by the Numbers: Top 10 Most Interesting Facts

If you think you’ve covered Myrtle Beach from A to Z, try mixing it up a little bit with our top 10 most interesting facts. 1 – The ranking Myrtle Beach received in a ranking of summer beach destinations. The poll taken by TripAdvisor in 2014 named Myrtle Beach the top family vacation destination … but you probably...

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Two Cultures Collide in Fun at North Myrtle Beach’s Irish-Italian International Festival

You've been to Irish-themed festivals, with their green beer and good cheer. And you've been to an Italian celebration, filled with grape-stomping and spicy grilled sausages. But an Irish-Italian festival? They go together like potatoes and pasta, right? Actually, it turns out to be one of the highlight events on the busy...

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Top 10 Places at Broadway at the Beach to Shop Until You Drop

Looking for a place to mark off everything on your shopping list without having to drive all over town? Look no farther than Broadway at the Beach, your one-stop shopping destination in Myrtle Beach. Featuring more than 100 shops within the popular 350-acre complex, Broadway at the Beach gives guests the chance to shop until they drop...

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Take a Climb on the Wild Side at New Go Ape Attraction

There are plenty of places to get wet and wild on the Grand Strand, where waterparks and  watersports outfitters located all along the 60-mile stretch of the Atlantic coastline. But few places offer the chance to stay high and dry in the treetops for a thrilling adventure ... until now. The...

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Cruisin’ the Strand on Scooters, Mopeds and Golf Carts

There’s no better way to get around Myrtle Beach than with an unobstructed view on a scooter, moped or golf cart. Feel the sea breeze while you cruise down Ocean Boulevard, or escape the crowds and explore some of the area’s scenic back roads. In fact, the neighborhoods around the Ocean Reef Resort provide the perfect place to ride...

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World Tour Golf Links in Myrtle Beach

Guests at Ocean Reef Resort are staying in one of the best golf neighborhoods on the Grand Strand. The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Pine Lakes International Country Club, and the Grande Dunes are just short drives away, as is the Cane Patch Par-3, with a driving range and putting greens to work on your...

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Fire & Smoke Heats Up Myrtle Beach Dining Scene

Fire & Smoke Gastropub existed in the minds of longtime friends Jimmy Horkan and Tyler Rice many years before it officially opened its doors in Myrtle Beach in 2014. Having worked in the restaurant industry together for other owners, they often fantasized over a few after-work beers about what...

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Myrtle Beach an Aquatic Playground for Watersports

Myrtle Beach may be best known for its golf, but it's far from the only game in town. In fact, some of the most popular sports on the Grand Strand aren't played on dry land. With the Atlantic Ocean in our backyard and the Intracoastal Waterway on our front porch, it's no surprise that watersports is a common pastime for...

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