A big sixty mile long sand bank runs along the upper coast from the North Carolina border down to the outlet of the Santee River. It separates the Intercoastal Waterway from the Atlantic Ocean. Many popular tourism destinations are found here including North Strand, Myrtle Beach, South Strand, and Georgetown.

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Harbour Lights Resort
2690 Harbour Lights Dr - Myrtle Beach, Sc, Us 29577
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Harbour Light Resort is located at Waccamaw Pottery in Fantasy Harbour on the Beautiful Inter-Coastal Waterway. All 2 Bedroom and 1 Bedroom Suite have either a Water-way or Lake View.

The central city of the 60-mile long The Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach offers a big range of entertainment, dining and outdoor adventures. It has recently become of the primary golf and tennis resort areas of the SouthEast.

Additionally, a lot of major live entertainment venues have cropped up. Country Western music fans now call Myrtle Beach the "Branson East".

Broadway at the Beach
This 350-acre entertainment complex features parkland, theaters, nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Several restaurants around the 23-acre lake serve up great dishes of seafood and ribs. Includes the Celebrity Complex, Ripley's Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe.

The Carolina Opry
8901 BusUS-17 N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572; (800) 843-6779;
Music and variety family theater, this is one of the best shows in Myrtle Beach. It features the best of country music, bluegrass, rock'n'roll in a state-of-the-art production.

Dixie Stampede
US-17 & US-17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC; (800) 433-4401;
Shows: Daily Mar-Dec; Reservations Required;
The most popular entertainment attraction on The Grand Strand, the Dixie Stampede combines an exciting show with a four-course 1800s-style Southern barbecue feast. Watch a friendly North & South rivalry, comedy, 32 magnificent show horses, ostrich races and patriotic finale. A performance at the Dixie Belle Saloon preceeds the main arena events of horsemanship and special effects.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; (800) 436-4386;
Call for Show Times / Reservations Required.
Another one of the best adventures in Myrtle Beach is this recreation of an 11th-century castle that serves a hearty meal while you watch an authentic jousting match, hormanship and magical feats in the giant 70,000 sq.ft. climate controoled arena.

Myrtle Waves Water Park
US-17 Bypass at 10th Ave N., Myrtle Beach SC; (800) 524-9283; Open: Daily 10AM-7PM June-Aug;
20-acre water park with 30 rides, waterslides, wave pool and children's playarea.

Waccatee Zoo
500-acre preserve for over 100 animal species including leopards, miniature horses, buffaloes, llamas and aligators. The zoo also maintains a wildlife breeding ground for several species of migratory birds. Nature trail and petting zoo. (843) 650-8500.

Queen Mary II Riverboat
Waccatee Zoo; (800) 685-6601;
Dancing, sightseeing and dinner cruises available.

Ice Castle Theater
2924 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; (843) 236-2200;
The theater's ice skating format produces several shows including Footloose on Ice, Halloween on Ice and Christmas on Ice. Showcase for many professional ice staking artists.

Magic of Allen Valentine - Crook & Chase Theater
2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; (843) 236-8500;
The magic of Allen Valentine will mesmerize you with the adventure and romance of elaborate sets, special effects and mind-boggling illusions. Fun entertainment for the whole family.

Briarcliff Mall
Over 90 stores, including Belk and JCPenney, located about 8 miles north of Myrtle Beach on US-17.

Myrtle Beach Factory Stores
US-501, 3 miles west of the waterway; (888) SHOP-333;
Over 100 brandname outlet stores.

Myrtle Square Mall
2501 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC;
92 stores including Sears, Belk and Pebbles.

South Carolina Hall of Fame
Myrtle Beach Convention Center;
Gallery of prominent South Carolina citizens including signers of the Declaration of Independence and Apollo astronauts. Other inductees include President Andrew Jackson, jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and author Elizabeth Coker.

The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park
Ocean Blvd & 9th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, SC; (843) 448-6456;
Over thrill 40 rides including Hurricane - South Carolina's biggest wooden roller coaster
Largest oceanfront arcade in Myrtle Beach
Large kiddie ride section and new play structure
Attic - Nightclub for 21 and over only

Nascar Speedpark
US-17 Bypass & 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC; (843) 626-8725;
7 custom stock car tracks
36 hole of miniature golf
Kiddie rides and track
Arcade with racing simulators
Official NASCAR merchandise outlet

Colonial Mall
10177 N. Kings Hwy (US-17), Myrtle Beach, SC 29572; (843) 272-4040;
95 specialty shops, multi-screen theater, carousel and food court.

The Palace Theater
1420 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach SC 29577; (800) 426-6667; Theater Website;
Home to various major productions. Call for show schedule. Presently showing the international smash hit "The Spirit of the Dance".

Children's Museum of South Carolina
2501 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578; (843) 946-9469;
Interactive children's exhibits located adjacent to Myrtle Square Mall.

Burroughs / Chapin Art Museum
3100 S. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; (843) 238-2510;
Museum offers between six to eight comtemporary visual arts exhibits. Drawing, painting and watercolor classes for adults offered regularly.

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
901 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; (843) 448-2331;
A one-hour self-guided tour through 14 galleries containing over 500 artifacts collected by founder Robert Ripley during his worldly travels.

Myrtle Beach State Park
3 Miles south of city center on US-17;
300-acre preserve with campgrounds, beaches, hiking trails, fishing, swimming and visitor center.

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The Grand Strand - Hotels - Room search and reservation service.
The Grand Strand - Golf - Golf courses and major events.
Jurassic Golf - Mini Golf Courses (843) 448-2116;
Dragon's Lair - Mini Golf Courses (843) 444-3215;
Captain Hook's - Mini Golf Courses (843) 626-1430;
Jungle Safari Gold - Mini Golf Courses (843) 449-7600;

Kingston Plantation Resort
9800 Lake Drive - Myrtle Beach, Sc, Us 29572
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Surrounded by 145 acres of park-like gardens, woods and lakes, you'll notice black swans, snowy white egrets and colorful mallard ducks. Here, you and your family can enjoy nature as well as luxurious accommodations and amenities.

Broadway at the Beach
US-17 @ 12st Ave; Myrtle Beach, SC; (800) 386-4662;
This 350-acre entertainment complex features parkland, theaters, nightclubs, restaurants and shops surrounding a 23-acre lake.
100 unique shops
20 restaurants including Nascar Cafe and Hard Rock Cafe
10 major attractions
Carmike Theater Broadway 16- movie cinema
Carousel Park
Myrtle Waves Water Park
Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf
NASCAR Speedpark

Celebrity Square
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach;
Celebrity Square is a special nightclub district with a wide assortment of nightclubs covering apporximatly 75,000 square feet. The clubs offer popular musical styles, including top 40, retro, blues and piano "song-along." Designed to provide the atmosphere and excitement of New Orleans, the architecture creates a streetscape of one and two-story buildings with ornate iron balconies and cobblestone streets bedecked with celebrity handprints of the many stars who have played at the Palace Theater.
Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos - Sing along
Fat Tuesday
Malibu Surf Bar - Top 40
Broadway Louie's - Sports bar with the Big Karaoke Show
Revolutions - Retro dance Club
Froggy Bottomz - Top 40 live
Club Boca - Miami hip hop

Ripley's Aquarium
1110 Celibrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC; (800) 734-8888; Open: Daily;
Visitors traverse an underwater tunnel to view closeup sharks, moray eels, poisonous lion fish and a giant octopus.

IMAX Discovery Theater
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC; (843) 448-IMAX;
6-story high movie screen with 12,000 watt digital sound system.

Butterfly Pavilion
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC;
Within the magnificent butterfly pavilion, you will stand in awe as you are surrounded by thousands of butterflies, nature's gorgeous gems of the sky. The pavilion, a glass structure towering to a height of 40 feet, encompasses 9000 square feet of lush landscape. Over 2001 native North American butterflies and moths make there home among the carefully reproduced natural habitats.

Pirates of the Carolinas
Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC;(843) 918-8737 ;
Another new attraction, Pirates of the Carolinas promises fun, adventure, and mystery. There's an interactive dark ride featuring pirates, sea dogs, and a chance to win prizes. Right next door is a restaurant opened for lunch and dinner that serves up a smorgasbord of Good ole' American food. Located in the Carribean Village, this is something the whole family can enjoy.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Carolina League Baseball
Pelicans Park, 2411 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 ; (843) 918-6000;
Class A affiliate for the Atlanta Braves.
Since 1999, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans have welcomed fans to Coastal Federal Field. The Atlanta Braves of the future play here in Myrtle Beach. We look forward to seeing you in the seats next season!

Family Kingdom
300 Fourth Ave. South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578; Email: FKINGDOM@sccoast.net;
Amusement Park - Over 30-fun filled rides include the largest all-wooden roller coaster, Ferris Wheel, log flume, go-karts, carousel and interactive laser ride. (843) 626-3447. Free Entrance to Park.
Water Park - Oceanfront waterpark with three wet and wild water flumes, four speed slides and giant Lazy River. Several childrens splash pools. (843) 916-0400.

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