What to do in Grand Strand

Activities, attractions and tours

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Places to Visit in Grand Strand

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1. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront promenade with plenty of shops, restaurants and family entertainment. It runs for 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers), providing excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean beyond the scenic beach. Stroll down the boardwalk with your family to get a sense of the fun ambiance in Myrtle Beach.
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2. Broadway at the Beach

Located on the edge of Lake Broadway, Broadway at the Beach is a vast entertainment complex offering something for everyone.
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3. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

You can’t miss the Skywheel Myrtle Beach, one of the area’s most popular attractions, which rises out of the 1.9 kilometre long Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade. Climb aboard one of the 42 air conditioned gondolas and enjoy unrivalled views of the South Carolina coastline.
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4. Barefoot Landing

With boats passing close by as you shop and dine, North Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Landing on the Waterway is a great place to spend some of your vacation time. Browse for necessities, luxury items and souvenirs in more than 40 boutiques and national retail stores, with an excellent selection of merchandise from which to choose. Look for designer sunglasses or beachwear, surfing gear and even Christmas items.
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5. Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park comprises an oceanfront maritime forest on the Grand Strand coastline. It is a serene and picturesque park that is ideal for picnicking, hiking and beachcombing. Explore some of the site’s 312 acres (126 hectares) of scenic terrain to get closer to nature.
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6. Ripley's Aquarium

Situated in the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex, this fantastic aquarium is the perfect place to come to marvel at the incredible array of marine life that lives here. It is also the perfect way to spend an overcast or rainy day.
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7. Litchfield Beach

With its golf courses, chic boutiques and up-market restaurants, Litchfield Beach offers a quieter and slightly more sophisticated beach-side experience. One of the longest-established oceanfront communities in the area, Litchfield Beach is a mellower alternative to the more crowded, buzzing Myrtle Beach. Situated just under 50 kilometres north of its noisier neighbour, Litchfield Beach is the place to come for quiet relaxation. Stroll along the sand, take a leisurely swim or enjoy a little fishing. If all that seems too strenuous then do as the locals do and take a nap in a hammock on your porch!
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