Top Destinations : Myrtle Beach, SC

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Chain stores, outlets and regional malls keep rainy days interesting in Myrtle Beach. We recommend the hotels on the left, which are close to the area’s shopping destinations.

Barefoot Landing-North Myrtle Beach
Thirteen outlets, over 100 specialty shops and 13 restaurants make up the waterfront Barefoot Landing. Entertainment options include the famous House of Blues and Alabama Theatre. For more information, call 843-272-8349; located at 4898 South Kings Highway, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Broadway at the Beach
A 23-acre lake is flanked by Broadway at the Beach, with over 100 specialty shops, 20 restaurants and the nightlife district, Celebrity Square. Events and activities take place year-round. For more information, call 843-444-3200; located at 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Colonial Mall
Colonial Mall is an enclosed mall located between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. Connected to the mall is South Carolina’s only Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. For more information, call 843-272-4040; located at 10177 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

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Family fun and a golfer’s paradise can be found in Myrtle Beach’s courses and area attractions. We recommend the hotels on the left, which are close to the top golfing destinations and various attractions.

Barefoot Resort and Golf
Four championship golf courses make up the Barefoot Resort and Golf, where guests choose among four courses according to their favorite designer. The Greg Norman Course features a natural landscape with 60 acres of mow-able grass along the Intracoastal Waterway. The Davis Love III Course presents wide fairways and a replica of plantation ruins in a low country setting. The Tom Fazio Course is flanked by water and trees. The Pete Dye Course overlooks the Carolina Bays. For more information, call 843-390-3200; located at 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Arrowhead Country Club
Three separate nine-hole tracts border the Intracoastal Waterway at the Arrowhead Country Club Golf Course. Twenty-seven holes have been designed by Raymond Floyd. For more information, call 800-236-3243; located at 1201 Burcale Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Myrtle Beach State Park
The first state park in South Carolina, the Myrtle Beach State Park is spread over 312 oceanfront acres. Hiking trails, a Nature Center and pier fishing make for a natural adventure on the Grand Strand. For more information, call 843-238-5325; located at 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575.

Ripley’s Aquarium
Discover your Martian age and weight, sleep with the sharks and see a real meteorite at Ripley’s Aquarium, located at Broadway at the Beach. An underwater moving glide path travels by 10-foot sharks, lionfish and moray eels. For more information, call 843-916-0888; located at 1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Alligator Adventure-North Myrtle Beach
Observe the largest alligator in the world, Utan, who measures 20 feet long and weighs inn at 2,000 pounds, at Alligator Adventure, the world’s largest reptile park. Albino gators, komodo dragons and interactive reptile shows keep visitors on their toes. For more information, call 843-361-0789; located at 4898 Highway 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

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Seafood, low-country specialties and steakhouses prevail in Myrtle Beach. Chain restaurants, buffets and fish houses proliferate the area. We recommend the hotels on the left, which are close to the area’s eateries.

House of Blues-North Myrtle Beach
Located in Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, the House of Blues opened in 1997 and features generous servings of Creole seafood jambalaya, Cajun meatloaf and seared voodoo shrimp. Live entertainment is available in a  music-hall setting and a Sunday “Gospel Brunch” is a favorite for both locals and visitors. For more information, call 843-272-3000; located at 4640 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Collector’s Café
Creative tile work and bright paintings cover the Collector’s Café walls and tabletops. The cuisine is a refreshing change of scenery, with an Indian spice-rubbed grilled tuna as a specialty. Open for dinner only; closed Sundays. For more information, call 843-449-9370; located at 7726 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

The Library
Upscale French dining, twinkling candlelight and white starched linens await at The Library, where traditional tableside preparation includes Caesar salads, steak Diane and flambéed desserts. Open for dinner only; closed Sundays; reservations recommended. For more information, call 843-448-4527; located at 1212 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Family-friendly shows, concerts and stampedes keep Myrtle Beach hopping long after the sun goes down in South Carolina. We recommend the hotels on the left, which are located close to the area dinner shows and theaters.

Alabama Theatre
The musical and dance extravaganza performed at the Alabama Theatre was began in 1991, when the country group, Alabama, joined with Gaylord Entertainment to write, produce and direct a nightly show. The wholesome show includes country, rock and gospel music. For more information, call 843-272-1111; located at 4750 Highway 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
Chronicling the American Civil War, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede pits the North against the South for a friendly rodeo opera with trick riding, comedy and a hearty four-course meal. A vaudeville-style show precludes the dinner, with a small snack fifty minutes before show time. For more information, call 800-433-4401; located at 8901 Highway 17 N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

The Palace Theater
Located at Broadway at the Beach, the Palace Theatre hosts such celebrities as Clint Black and Randy Travis, and shows such as “Evita,” “Lord of the Dance,” and “Le Grande Cirque.” The theater holds over 2,500 people in a stately auditorium. For more information, call 843-448-0588; located at 1420 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Carolina Opry
Music, dance and comedy fill the two-hour show at the Carolina Opry, a 2,200-seat auditorium founded in 1986 and consistently voted one of the top area attractions. From country western to gospel to rock and roll, the musical variety keeps every audience member happy. For more information, call 800-843-6779; located at 8901 Highway 17 N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.