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About the area:
Helping You Create Unforgettable Grand Strand Vacations
Welcome to the Myrtle Beach area! Whether you're a first-time visitor or someone who returns year after year, we'll help you find something exciting and new. Create an unforgettable Grand Strand vacation. Take advantage of thousands of Restaurants, fun-filled amusement parks, more than 100 challenging golf courses, colorfull festivals, and family activities. Relax on our 60 miles of beautiful coastline, dig your feet into sand, and enjoy the warm Carolina sunshine. With such a spectacular climate, the Myrtle Beach area is a vacationer's paradise. Swim, surf, or sail … there are unlimited beach activities. And at the end of the day, sample the wonderful nightlife - from pulsing nightclubs to quiet walks along moonlit ocean piers. Escape from it all, and select from a truly unique host of Grand Strand hotels and events.
In addition, it's easy to drive to and around Myrtle Beach. With more than $1 billion in new roads, as well as six major airlines, the Grand Strand is the perfect vacation spot. See below for the approximate driving time from the following major cities: - Atlanta, GA (6 hours)
- Birmingham, AL (8 hours)
- Boston, MA (14 hours)
- Charleston, WV (8 hours)
- Charlotte, NC (3 hours)
- Chicago, IL (14 hours)
- Cincinnati, OH (10 hours)
- Indianapolis, IN (12 hours)
- Lexington, KY (10 hours)
- Newark, NJ (11 hours)
- Pittsburgh, PA (11 hours)
- Raleigh, NC (4 hours)
- Roanoke, VA (6 hours)
- Savannah, GA (4 hours)
- Syracuse, NY (14 hours)
- Washington DC (8 hours)
We're More Than Just Grand Strand Hotels - We're An Alluring Place To Live, TooWhat's so special about this 60-mile stretch of golden sand beach? What makes people want to put down roots in this historic and scenic locale? Perhaps it's the rhythmic lapping of waves that soothes the soul. Maybe it's the gracious, relaxed lifestyle unique to the South. Or perhaps it's the fact that beyond the traditional Grand Strand hotels, there are miles of trendy boutiques, quaint diners, and family-friendly activities. However, despite the rapid growth of the communities in the Myrtle Beach area, we're still "small-town America" at heart. A truly wonderful place to visit - and live. Immerse yourself in antique churches with storied graveyards, plantation homes built by some of our nation's most prominent citizens, and landmarks designed in the classic style of early America. Join the growing number of folks living permanently among the surrounding Grand Strand golf courses and pristine beach, including: - Families with small children
- Retirees
- Young singles
Amusements and Attractions:
A Thrilling Collection Of Myrtle Beach Attractions And Amusement ParksDiscover a whirlwind of adventurous Myrtle Beach, South Carolina attractions. From thrill rides and water parks to bungee jumping and go-karts, there's something for everyone! Visit with family and bring the kids … there are unlimited children's activities. Whatever your interests, there are plenty of South and North Myrtle Beach attractions for everyone in the family, including:
Amusement Parks & Water Parks Indoor Outdoor
Shopping:
The Grand Strand has it all - malls, outlets, boutiques, bargain warehouses, and specialty shops. A shopper's dream begins with miles of boardwalk stores, hundreds of specialty shops, plenty of factory outlet stores, and restruants .In addition, flea markets, beachwear and souvenir stores, art galleries, furniture and interior design stores, and hundreds of unique shops are always eager to please discriminating shoppers. Sample the alluring array of Myrtle Beach shopping opportunities, including:
Shopping Malls and Retail Complexes - Coastal Grand Mall (843) 839-9100. The Myrtle Beach area's newest mall - and South Carolina's largest - opened in March 2004. The 1.5-million-square-foot, fully enclosed complex is on U.S. 17 Bypass, near Myrtle Beach International Airport. The mall now features three anchor stores (Belk's, Dillard's, and Sears), restaurants, a 14-screen cinema with stadium seating, and more than 100 other shops. Numerous restaurants, retail stores, and other establishments have opened on mall outparcels.
- Colonial Mall (843) 272-4040. Colonial Mall is home to JCPenney, Belk, Books-A-Million, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (the only one in South Carolina) and numerous eateries - including Islamorada Fish Co. In 2006, a 12-screen theater with stadium seating will make its debut, replacing the mall's former theater.
- Inlet Square Mall (843) 651-6990. This mall in Murrells Inlet houses more than 55 stores and specialty shops, a 12-screen movie theater, food court and new soft play area for kids. Anchor stores include Belk, JCPenney, Kmart, and Books-A-Million.
- Barefoot Landing (800) 272-2320. Barefoot Landing blends the beauty of nature with miles of boardwalk, more than 100 specialty shops, and 15 waterfront restaurants. This popular complex - adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway - is also home to Alligator Adventure, the House of Blues restaurant and concert hall, the Alabama Theater, and Barefoot riverboat cruises.
- Broadway at the Beach (800) FUN-INMB. This unique venue is another favorite among shoppers. In addition to browsing through boutiques, gift shops, candy stores, and dozens of other specialty shops, visitors can enjoy numerous restaurants and attractions - including Hard Rock Cafe, IMAX Discovery Theater, Planet Hollywood, Ripley's Aquarium, MagiQuest, and a 16-screen cinema. New additions include Jimmy's Buffet's Margaritaville restaurant, gondolas with singing gondoliers, and more than two dozen new shops.
Specialty Shops - Hammock Shops (843) 237-8448. This is the birthplace of the original rope hammock and home to two dozen Lowcountry cottage shops - with such treasures as fine handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, and furniture.
- The Hidden Village (843) 238-0372
- Fox & Hounds Antique Mall (843) 448-4762
Outlet Centers - Tanger Outlet Center (North) (843) 449-0491. TangerOutlet.com. The Grand Strand's newest outlet complex - located at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Veterans Highway (S.C. 22) - houses 100 outlet stores within 400,000 square feet of store space, along with restaurants, an enclosed food court and a customer service lounge.
- Tanger Outlet Center (West - formerly Myrtle Beach Factory Stores) (843) 236-5100. TangerOutlet.com. From fashions to gifts to home accessories, this newly expanded center on U.S. 501 boasts more than 100 factory stores along with a food court.
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