Atlantic Beach Myrtle Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline that is nicknamed “the Black Pearl” because of its historical context as the home of the Gullah/Geechee people who are descendants of slaves who worked inhabited the area for over 300 years. Beginning in the 1930s, these people of Atlantic Beach in South Carolina defied the crippling Jim...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Myrtle Beach Beaches
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Beaches,
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach beaches span over 60 miles along the Atlantic Ocean are considered by many to be some of the most beautiful in the entire world. Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the miles of beach that comprise Myrtle is that the coastline is largely unfettered and uninterrupted, spanning the coast all the way from Little River to Georgetown...
Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Landing is a large entertainment district in North Myrtle Beach that comprises a host of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Although it is a hugely popular tourist destination, it is developed in such a way that the buildings work naturally with its position along the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors do not feel as though they are...
Waves Water Park, Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Waves Water Park is a popular attraction for both kids and adults. It is located at the corner of Highway 17 and 10th Avenue close to Broadway at the Beach. In a city that contains tons of activities and attractions, from theaters and concert venues, shopping centers and nightlife attractions, golf and beach activities, this water park in Myrtle...
Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Parks
The Family Kingdom Amusement Park is a popular attraction for families with small children that visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is not specifically for young children, but it is certainly geared toward kids much more so than many larger parks like Six Flags in Atlanta that are known rather for their large roller coasters and thrill rides. You...
Amusement Parks in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach,
Parks
Myrtle Beach amusement parks are found in abundance, as this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southern United States. Around 15 million people visit Myrtle Beach and its plethora of golf courses, attractions, and beaches every year. Myrtle Beach water parks are extremely popular because there is always a need to cool off in the...
Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach
Alligator Adventure is one of the many exciting attractions at Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is a spectacular destination for both adults and children who are interested in visiting one of the largest repositories of reptiles in the entire world. Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach is home to some 800 alligators along with a...
Surfside Beach, South Carolina
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Surfside Beach is both a beach and an unincorporated town located along the Grand Strand on the northern border of Garden City and about six miles south of downtown Myrtle Beach. A Surfside Beach vacation is very popular with families, and the town actually refers to itself as “the family beach.” There is something to keep every member of the family...
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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North Myrtle Beach is a small community about ten miles north of Myrtle Beach and just to the north of the Grand Strand Airport. Next to the community of Little River, this is the northernmost of the towns along the 60 miles of the Grand Strand. The history of this area shows it was relatively uninhabited until the railroad was built after the Civil...
Garden City, South Carolina
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Garden City SC—also known as Garden City Beach—is both a small unincorporated town and a beach located about eight miles south of Myrtle Beach. Just to the north is the community (and beach) of Surfside Beach. This is the southernmost beach community in Horry County, and actually is located partially within Georgetown County. Part of the history of...
The History of Myrtle Beach, SC
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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach history begins, as does the history of each of the United States, with indigenous people. In this case, the Waccamaw and Winyah tribes. The coastal route that now runs along the coast of this region was once a Native American trade and hunting trail long before Europeans arrived and began to settle the region. Today, this route is known...
Shopping in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach,
Shopping
Myrtle Beach shopping is some of the best in the region, with hundreds of stores, boutiques, galleries, and souvenir shops. In addition, you will find several shopping outlets in Myrtle Beach with bargains that draw thousands of visitors as well as South Carolina residents from all over the eastern part of the state, and even from neighboring North...
Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
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Restaurants
Myrtle Beach restaurants celebrate the best of authentic coastal southern cooking that is heavy on barbecue and the plentiful seafood that includes both salt water and fresh water fish and shellfish. There are close to 20,000 choices for dining in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand area that include everything from elegant gourmet cuisine...
Nightlife in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach,
Nightlife
Myrtle Beach nightlife can be found up and down the 60 miles of the Grand Strand. Most of the major Myrtle Beach night clubs are located along Highway 17, the main north south route that parallels the coast, and along the Boardwalk promenade.Some of the best nightlife in Myrtle Beach SC is actually be found in the town of North Myrtle Beach, about...
Myrtle Beach Events anfd Festivals
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Events anfd Festivals,
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach events are numerous and occur throughout the year. Since the resort area stretches for miles and all the coastal communities along the 60-mile stretch called the Grand Strand are easily accessible with car rentals or your own vehicle, you will find that you can attend Myrtle Beach festivals or one of the Little River festivals or North...
Car Rentals in Myrtle Beach
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Car Rentals,
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach car rentals are available everywhere in the city and along the 60 miles of Grand Strand coastline where tourists normally enjoy their vacations, as well as in many of the primarily residential areas. These Myrtle Beach Airport car rentals are what most people who arrive on flights will use to get around on visits here. All the major national...
Myrtle Beach Flights
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Flights,
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach flights generally land at the Myrtle Beach International Airport, which is located only a couple miles from the main downtown district and right next to one of the region’s 100 or so golf courses. This facility has the best cheap flights to Myrtle Beach from other parts of the United States. In fact, all of the direct flights to Myrtle...
Attractions in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach
When considering the attractions in Myrtle Beach, you are likely to first conjure up images of long, sandy beaches and acres of fairways. Sure, the beaches in Myrtle Beach and the expansive selection of Myrtle Beach golf courses account for bringing in scores of visitors each year, but there are plenty of other Myrtle Beach attractions to compliment...
Things To Do in Myrtle Beach
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Things To Do
Myrtle Beach has established itself as one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. Located along the northern shore of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach enjoys a fairly temperate climate, meaning you can plan your Myrtle Beach vacation year round. Myrtle Beach welcomes all kinds of travelers, with plenty of romantic options for couples...
Myrtle Beach Travel
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Where to go
Myrtle Beach travel can be good throughout the year. Although there are distinct seasons in the Grand Strand region, they are generally mild and pleasant even during the winter. Likewise, the summer heat and humidity is mitigated by the proximity of the ocean and more than 60 miles of beautiful pristine beaches.The history of Myrtle Beach tourism began...
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