Welcome to Myrtle Beach Attractions!

There's a lot more to Myrtle Beach than sun and surf. Myrtle Beach attractions offer a myriad of things to see and do, whether you're looking to fill an hour or a day. With choices as varied as museums, amusement parks, cruises, and historical sites, you'll never have a dull moment during your visit to Myrtle Beach. The kids will enjoy the roller coaster at the Pavilion, or the fascinating sea creatures at Ripley’s Aquarium. Many Myrtle Beach attractions are geared to all ages, so every member of the family can enjoy them. So let us show you some of our favorite places to play.

Alabama Theatre
The country group Alabama is responsible for bringing this theater to Myrtle Beach. The Alabama Theatre seats 2,000 people and has housed some of the largest concerts in the area. Check with the theater's box office to find about upcoming concerts and events.

Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing provides several activities for visitors. Guests can go shopping at more than 100 stores or go shell hunting and camping in Huntington Beach State Park, which is at Barefoot Landing. Barefoot Landing is open from daylight until sunset and is located across from Brookgreen Gardens near Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

Hobcaw Barony Visitors Center
The Bellefield Nature Center is used to teach research in forestry and marine biology. The center has aquariums, terrariums, and audiovisual programs. Bellefield also provides tours year-round and is located in Georgetown. Guests should call at least one month in advance for operating hours and fees.

Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach provides visitors with several different activities, including dining, shopping, dancing, and lounging at hotels. The complex is in the heart of Myrtle Beach and is fun for families and couples. The Hard Rock Café is also located here.


Brookgreen Gardens
This site has one of the world's largest American sculpture collections on 9,000 acres. It is also the oldest and largest sculpture garden in the United States. Brookgreen Gardens also has a park, ponds, and floral displays. The attraction is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is on Pawleys Island.

Carolina Opry
Visitors to the Carolina Opry can see a variety of performances, including rock, country and gospel concerts. Broadway musicals and comedians also perform here. The Carolina Opry has won several awards, such as the Governor's Cup and the Most Outstanding Attraction. This theater, located in Myrtle Beach, has 2,200 seats.

Dixie Stampede
Dixie Stampede is owned and operated by Dolly Parton, who wanted to recreate her childhood in Tennessee. The attraction provides dinner theater with 32 horses and several cast members. The 35,000-square-foot auditorium seats 1,000 people and is on Myrtle Beach.


The Gatlin Brothers Theatre
The Gatlin Brothers are one of the most famous country/gospel groups in the world and they perform at this theatre six months out of the year. Guests will hear Grammy Award-winning music, laugh at first-rate comedy, and see guest celebrities when they visit The Gatlin Brothers Theatre. The theater is in Waccamaw Harbour on Myrtle Beach.

Horry County Museum
Guests can retrace the history of Horry County from its settlement by American Indians to thecounty's European colonization. The Horry County Museum's exhibits tell the story of the county's pre-history, natural history, and culture. The museum is on Main Street in Conway. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Myrtle Beach Pavilion
The Myrtle Beach Pavilion is one of the most well-known landmarks on Myrtle Beach and was built in 1902. The pavilion is the center downtown nightlife and has more than 9 million visitors every year. The landmark has a roller coaster, games, an arcade, souvenir shops, and snack bars on 11 acres across the street from the Atlantic Ocean.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a Carolina League class "A" affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The Pelicans joined the Carolina League and became affiliated with the Braves in 1999. The team plays at Coastal Federal Field, which is on the corner of 21st Avenue North and Central Parkway across from Broadway at the Beach. The stadium seats more than 5,500 people.

Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park is situated on 312 acres of pinewoods and has sandy beaches. Visitors can swim, surf, fish, hike and camp. Guests must book in advance if they plan on camping inside the park. It costs $3 per car to enter the park, which is three miles south of Myrtle Beach on Surfside Beach.





Ripley's Aquarium
Swim with the fishes while 10-foot sharks at Ripley's Aquarium surround you. Visitors can undergo this spectacular experience while traveling on a glidepath through the Dangerous Reef - a 750,000-gallon tank. Ripley's Aquarium also has exhibits, including Ray Bay, Rainbow Rock, and Friendship Flats. This $40 million, state-of-the-art facility is located at Broadway at the Beach on Myrtle Beach and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Wild Water and Race Theme Park
Wild Water and Race Theme Park has something for the person who wants to cool down on water rides and for those who want to feel the wind in their hair while they speed race. The park has several water rides. The Triple Dip is a body slide that runs up to 45 mph, and the Serpentine that takes guest through snake-like curves. The park also has racecars for the young and the young at heart. The Mini-Indy has small cars for children ages 3 to 5, while the Junior Racers' track has cars specially designed for 5- to 9-year-olds. There are go-carts for guests 10 years old or older. Wild Water and Race Theme Park also has a 19-hole miniature golf course.