Walk a trail in a botanical garden.
Come face to face with a gator. Catch some of the hottest talent on stage. On the Grand Strand, there are a handful of classic things to do, and iconic places to visit.
If you can get to these five, you’re in elite status!
Legendary places to see on the Grand Strand
Do them in order or skip around. Here are five awesome places to visit while you’re on your Myrtle Beach getaway.
Alligator Adventure
Near Barefoot Landing, Alligator Adventure features crocodiles, hyenas, monkeys, and more. It’s an amazing setting for families, and the staff seems to take great care of all the animals. You can catch daily gator feedings, and learn so much about wildlife.
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Check out a snake-handling show to learn to identify venomous snakes, and much more.
The Carolina Opry
The Carolina Opry has delighted fans since 1986. Enjoy country and gospel music, show tunes, and more. You’ll see tribute performances that rival the originals. You can also buy show streaming if you want to watch it when you get home!
RECOMMENDED
See Time Warp, the iconic show in the iconic theater. It’s a nostalgic, musical journey through the 60s, 70s, and 80s that’ll leave you singing.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Visit Broadway at the Beach for Ripley’s Aquarium or encounters with sea creatures. See an incredible display in Planet Jellies, which houses intriguing jellyfish. The main attraction is the underwater tunnel, where you get a unique perspective of sea life!
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Register online for Breakfast with a Mermaid. You’ll get in before opening time the kids will get to make a mermaid craft.
Brookgreen Gardens
An industrialist and a sculptor created this space in 1930, and it’s now a garden and wildlife sanctuary. Seeing these sculptures within the botanical beauty is a unique experience. Brookgreen Gardens contains more than 2,000 works from various artists.
RECOMMENDED
Take a Trekker Excursion of the gardens, learn of the history, and get a panoramic view of the Waccamaw River.
Brookgreen Gardens
An industrialist and a sculptor created this space in 1930, and it’s now a garden and wildlife sanctuary. Seeing these sculptures within the botanical beauty is a unique experience. Brookgreen Gardens contains more than 2,000 works from various artists.
RECOMMENDED
Take a Trekker Excursion of the gardens, learn of the history, and get a panoramic view of the Waccamaw River.
For Friendly Staff and Lots of Pools, Choose Ocean Reef
You’ll feel right at home in a clean, comfortable room at Ocean Reef. The breakfast is delicious, check-in is a breeze, and the ocean views are spectacular. Rent a chair and umbrella and chill on the beach at Ocean Reef Resort. Check out the latest specials, and book your stay today.
