Myrtle Beach, SC
Attractions - Amusements

Myrtle Beach Attractions

THE ALABAMA THEATRE, Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, variety show, "One: The Show," performed this week at 7:30 p.m. Saturday through Thursday. Preshow at 7:15 p.m.See website for prices which vary. 843-272-1111, or 1-800-342-2262.

THE CAROLINA OPRY, northern intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, variety show. See three great shows producewd by Calvin Gilmore: Carolina Opry, The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, and Good Vibrations. "Calvin Gilmore is...getting Myrtle Beach in tune with the entertainment world," says CNN. See "All That" as featured on NBC's "America's Got Talent!" For lots more details about the shows, check the website. 1-800-843-6779.

DOLLY PARTON'S DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER AND SHOW, northern intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, dinner and equine show. Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a fun-filled, action-packed extravaganza! It’s the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects, amazing stunts. At the Dixie Stampede, each ticket includes the special Carriage Room Opening Act, the thrilling main show in their beautiful Arena and a mouth-watering four-course dinner complete with a delicious dessert. See website for prices and show details..

LEGENDS IN CONCERT, 301 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, tribute show. Shows are 8 p.m. today and Saturday; and 6 and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Tickets are $33.95 to $38.95 for ages 17 and older; $14.95-$19.95 for ages 3-16 (prices plus tax). 238-7827, 1-800-960-7469. Don't miss this funfilled show featuring a rotating cast of tribute artists recreating superstars from yesterday and today
Please note: Tribute in Concert has merged with Legends in Concert. Shows will be held at Legends

MEDIEVAL TIMES 2904 Fantasy Way, Fantasy Harbour, off U.S. 501, Myrtle Beach, behind Waccamaw Factory Shoppes, dinner and jousting show, 6 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday; 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $44.95 for ages 13 and older; $27.95 for ages 3-12 (prices do not include tax and gratuity). 236-8080, or 1-800-436-4386.

HOUSE OF BLUES 4060 US Hwy. 17 S at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. Featuires a variety of local talent and professionals. See website for schedule and prices.

HARD ROCK PARK - Opening 2008 Watch Hard Rock Park being built at their web site on the live web cam.
NoHard Rock Park Backstage Tour now open. Enjoy this Interactive sneak preview of six music-related zones.. Free. Open 10-8 daily.

KART-TRAX FORMULA RACING, 3901 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, indoor facility featuring electric go-karts, hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Children 42-54 inches ride junior karts at $5 for four minutes; children above 54 inches and adults ride faster karts at $13 for individual races, $50 for five races, $100 for 12 races (races can be shared with multiple drivers). Hours may vary by season. See website for detrails. 843-916-1111.

NASCAR SPEEDPARK, U.S. 17 Bypass at 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. through Aug. 13. All-day ride pass $15.95 for ages 3-12 and 55 and older, $24.95 for ages 13 and older (does not include rock climbing wall, miniature golf or Thunder Road track). 843-918-8725.

ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, reptile park including hundreds of American alligators of all sizes. Hours vary; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; tickets sold until 10 p.m. Prices (2007) $15.95 for ages 13-54; $13.95 for ages 55 and older; $9.95 for ages 4-12; free for 3 and younger; locals half price with ID. 843-361-0789.

BAREFOOT LANDING offers outlet shopping, restaurants and other attractions included separately on this page. attractions. Be sure to visit their website for details.

BODACIOUS BOB'S BEACH BICYCLE TOURS - Vereen Memorial Historiucal Garecns, across from the SC Visitors Ctr. Little River. Wide selection of area tours includig fa

rm tours (berry picking) winery tour (wine tasting) Ingram Planetarium, Scavenger Hunt. Tours range from 12 to 35 miles and are 3 to 6 hours long. Prices are $75 to $100 and include lunch, t-shirt and bike rental. Call (843) 241-2731 (New!)

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH features 100 stores, 20 restaurants, 15 attractions, 10 nightclubs and 3 on-site hotels. This is one place you don't want to miss!

BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Seven-day gate admission for ages 19-64, $12; ages 65 and older and ages 13-18, $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Call (843) 235-6000.

CAROLINA SAFARI Jeep Tours, open all year round. Fascinating lowcountry history, plantations, ricefields, Huntington Beach State Park. Fun for all ages! $32.00 ages 13 and older; $31.00 Seniors; $17.00 ages12 and younger

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM The Children's Museum of South Carolina features hands-on exhibits that combine education with entertainment. Displays include the U.S.S. Kids Afloat boating safety exhibit, Bubble Mania, where children can make giant bubbles, and the Express Yourself Arts Center. Cost is $6 per person; age 1 and younger free. 2501 N. Kings Highway (843) 946-9469

CIVIL WAR COLLECTION, 4857 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Myrtle Beach, next door to the Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday - Saturday . Free admission. (843)293-4345.

FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART MUSEUM, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays - Saturdays and 1 - 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission; donations requested. (843) 238-2510.

GREAT AMERICAN RIVERBOAT CO. Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. Enjoy sightseeing, dancing and dining as you cruise the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the Jungle Princess. Afternoon sightseeing and Sunset Cruise also available. Or take an amazing trip down the waterway on the Pirates of Barefoot Landing. Choose from the Sunset Cruise, Pirate's Feast. or Moonlight Cruise. See the website - prices vary.

GHOSTS AND LEGENDS THEATRE Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach. Ghost Show features Lowcountry tales every half hour, starting at 10 AM daily. $9. for ages 13 and up; $6 for ages 12 and yonger. The Ghost Walk takes place at dusk. $18. for ages 13 and older; $13. for ages 12 and younger. Reservations required. Blackbeard Seance - Adults only! Friday and Saturday at 10 PM. Reservations required. $45. (843) 361-2700.

HAMPTON PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE - 15 miles southwest of Georgetown off U.S. 17, near McClellanville, state historic site of a Lowcountry rice plantation. Grounds open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Guided mansion tours on the hour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (last tour begins at 3 p.m.). Ages 13 and older $4, ages 7-15 $3, ages 6 and younger free. S.C. residents ages 65 and older $2.50. Grounds admission free. (843) 546-9361.

HOBCAW BARONY VISITOR CENTER, U.S. 17, 35 miles south of Myrtle Beach, operated by the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, features exhibits focusing on local history and ecology. Baruch History Tours 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, $15. Reservations required for tours. Visitor center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free admission. 546-4623.

IMAX 3D THEATRE, Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach. Renovated in May, 2007, this 400-seat theater is six stories to accommodate the new 60-foot-tall and 83-foot-wide 3D movie screens. A 50-foot tower with a light show and 10 plasma-screen televisions showing movie trailers will be on the outside of the building. See the website for shows, times and prices. This 3-D experience is highly recommended for all ages.

INGRAM PLANETARIUM at the Village at Sunset Beach, N.C., N.C. 179. Shows on the hour from 2-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tickets are $5 ages 12 and older, $3 ages 11 and younger. (910) 575-0033.

JASMINE JUMPERS - 101- C Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Hours and activities vary. The facility offers four indoor inflatables including a sports bounce house, a tropical bounce house with tunnels and slide, and an 18' tropical slide as well as an obstacle course. All ages. Prices from $5 to $15. Call for information and hours: (843) 903-3866.

KAYAKING ON THE GRAND STRAND - Take lessons or rent the equipment for a fun-filled family day:
Black River Outdoors - Georgetown
Coastal Kayaking - Murrells Inlet at Huntington Beach State Park
Express Watersports - Murrells Inlet
Garden City Water Sports - Garden City
Sail & Ski Connection - Myrtle Beach

LAZER FX-LAZER TAG, 964 Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach, noon-midnight daily; reservations are accepted for private outings. $7.99 per person for one mission pass; $19.99 for three mission pass; $23.50 for unlimited play pass. noon-midnight daily;unlimited play noon-2 PM daily. Group rates available. 467-2229.

MAGIQUEST, Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Prices (2007) $25. which includes a 90-min. experience and three duels; or $12. for a wand, $9. for an hour of play and $1. per duel. 843- 913-9460 or 1-866-353-6244.

MAZE MANIA 3013 U.S. 17 S., Garden City Beach, attraction features a fence maze that changes daily. Open 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. $5. before noon; $6.95 after noon; $3.95 for ages 5 and younger; $10 for miniature golf and maze until 6 p.m. 843-651-1641

MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS, Coastal Federal Field 1251 21st Avenue N., Myrtle Beach, Phone: (843) 918-6002
Tickets: (843) 918-6000. Many of our visitors enjoy s fsmily night out, watching our Class A Carolina League Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Individual tickets range in cost from $5.50 to $25.00 For information, call 843-918-6000, purchase online or stop by the Pelicans box office at Coastal Federal Field

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, features displays of sharks, rays and other underwater creatures. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. New rates as of 10/06: $17.99 for ages 12 and older; $9.99 for ages 5-11; $3.99 for ages 2-4; free for those younger than 2; half price with local ID. Prices plus tax. 843-916-0888.

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM Ocean Boulevard and Ninth Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, includes more than 500 exhibits, oddities and off-the-wall artifacts. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 2007 prices: $12.99 for ages 13 and older, $7.99 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and younger. Prices plus tax.

RIPLEY'S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Ocean Boulevard. 2007 prices $12.99 ages 13 and older and $7.99 for ages 6 to 12. Children under age 5 are not permitted. 843-448-2331.

RICE MUSEUM in nearby Georgetown, SC. The Rice Museum features historical information on the Lowcountry rice culture. One-hour guided tours are offered throughout the day Mondays through Saturdays. The museum is also home to the Maritime Museum Gallery. Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Closed Sunday and Major Holidays. Adults...$7.00; Seniors (60 and over)$5.00; Students (6-21)...$3.00; Children under 6 free when accompanied by an adult. Group Rates available

RIVER RATS, Conway, SC. Guided, ecological, scenic fishing trip. Guests operate a two-person mini-pontoon boat along the Waccamaw or Pee Dee rivers and shoot skeet, fish and eat lunch. Equipment is provided. Half-day and overnight trips are available. Overnight trips, which are 3 to 8 miles long, a night on the River Rats' houseboat, a bonfire, two full meals, wildlife viewing, fishing, skeet shooting and a catfishing preparing and cooking lesson. Price 2007: $55 for Adults; $40 for ages 5-11. All reservations must be made by 2 p.m. the previous day. Houseboat rental now available. See website for details. (845) 365-1717 (New!)

THE SLING SHOT, Intersection Ocean Blvd. and 11th Ave. N . Open noon-close. Cost: $25. Bungee Jumping also $25. - $40. for both and $35 for two Sling Shot Rides. This towering V-shaped ride catapults you about 300 feet in the air at nearly 120 miles per hour. Restrictions: Must be at least 44 inches or taller at the shoulder, not pregnant, without drug indluence, back, neck or heart problems. (New.)

SWAMP FOX TOURS: 624 Front St. Georgetown. Take a tour of the historic district of Georgetown on the blue and white tram. Departs on the hour from 10 - 4 Mon. - Sat. (weather permitting.) Admission: $10. adults, $5. ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. Tour includes Rice Museum, Prevost Gallery and Mary Mann, Kirton-Hamilton, Savage-Smith and Sampson West Homes. 843-527-1112

TOURS DE SANDY ISLAND - Learn about the Gullah/Afro-American Community with a history of the nearby island. The cost is $25. for adults ages 55 and older; $30 for ages 18 to 54; $10. for ages 7-17; ages 6 and younger free. See the web site for directions.

WACCATEE ZOO Enterprise Road, off S.C. 707, Socastee, privately owned zoo featuring exotic animals such as apes, tigers and camels, and the petting zoo variety. Open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily. $7 for ages 13 and older and $3.50 for ages 1-12.
843-650-8500.

CAPT. DICK'S PARASAILING AND JET SKI
Exciting enjoyable ways to enjoy the out-of-doors, the sun, and the water! See website for information and prices
U.S. 17 in Murrells Inlet
1-866-557-FISH (3474)

DOWNWIND SAILS & WATERSPORTS
2915 S. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, next to Damon's restauran. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 843- 448-7245
Jet Skies, Sail Boats, Kayaks, Parasailing. Call or see website for more information and pricing.

EXPRESS WATERSPORTS
Express Water Sports offers an impressive boat fleet that is geared up and prepared to jet you off on your next outdoor trip - but you can leave the survival gear at home when travelling with Express Water Sports as our boats are fully loaded and offer some of the most amazing "comfort features" available on any vessel today! See web site for details.
4042 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily - 843-357-7777

HARBOURGATE WATERCRAFT
Ski Jets. Located in North Myrtle Beach at at Harbourgate Resort & Marina. Sea Doos available for hour, half or full day. (843) 249-1144

MYRTLE BEACH WATER SPORTS
With 4 locations to sereve you,. The largest and number 1 water sports company in Myrtle Beach. See the web site or call toll free for more information.
Toll Free 1-866-4-SEA-DOO

OCEAN WATERSPORTS
405 S. Ocean Blvd., on the beach near Family Kingdom Water Park
Open since 1981, this firmly-established and reliable business is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Watch the vido and view more information on their web site. 843- 445-7777

SHORELINE WATER SPORTS
409 S. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach
Banana Boat rides ($12 per person), Parasailing adventures ($45 per person), Jet Skis (save $10 per rental.)
843-238-2359

SEA SCREAMER - Myrtle Beaches most exciting family attraction for all ages. Enjoy 2 rides in one on this unique speedboat. See the website for details!

THOMAS OUTDOOR WATERSPORTS
Located at Anchor Marina in Little River and Dock Holidays in North Myrtle Beach. 1-843-290-2448

SUN CRUZ - Located in Little River, SC on the waterfront.

DIAMOND GIRL II (Diamond Casino Cruises) On the river front in Little River, SC

Must present a state or federal ID to board. Must be 18 to sail and 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

KARMA ULTIMATE TEEN NIGHTLIFE Open 7 nights a week. 1101 N Ocean Blvd (1 block South of the Giant the Sling Shot.) Karma, voted the #1 teen club in the southeast, has gone digital!

HOUSE OF BLUES - TEEN NIGHT - Sunday ~SEASONAL~The House of Blues transforms into a teen-friendly dance club Sunday, as another edition of Teen Night opens the venue up exclusively for kids age 13 to 17. Alcohol- and smoke-free, and security will be enforced. Doors open at 8:00 PM See web site for information or call 843- 272-3000.

HIP HOP -N- CHILLIN’, For children in grades 3-8. Disc jockey, karaoke, live music, located in Surfside Beach. Officer inside at all times. Must be checked in by an adult. See website for mope information and pricing. 700 Business Highway 17N, Surfside Beach, South Carolina 29575. 2nd location in Carolina Forest, opening August, 2007. 843-238-1200