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Top 5 Places to Play Tennis in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is known for golf. With nearly 100 golf courses in a 60-mile radius, it's hard to swing a golf club without landing on the links. But the other popular country-club sport of tennis is a bit trickier to find facilities, at least ones that aren't connected with a private club. Fortunately for visitors to the Grand...

Top 5 Shops on Ocean Boulevard

“The Strip,” as Ocean Boulevard in downtown Myrtle Beach is commonly called, is famous for its oceanfront restaurants and beach bars and neon-lit attractions. But sprinkled in between are some of the Grand Strand’s most unique shopping opportunities. From the basic beachwear stores to one-of-a-kind novelty shops, here are five...

Myrtle Beach Museums for All Ages

A trip to the museum might not be at the top of your party’s list of things to do in Myrtle Beach. But once you’ve soaked up lots of rays and had all the seafood you can eat, a visit to a local museum is a great way to spend a few hours out of your rainy day. Here are four worth checking out: ...

Beach Rules for 2015 in Myrtle Beach

Summertime means more vacationers swimming, splashing and sunning on the beach. In the city limits of Myrtle Beach, the increased traffic also means the addition of new beach rules that are only in affect between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Here are a few recently added summer beach rules and regulations, along with some long-standing...

Zip Your Way Around the Grand Strand on Ziplines

One of the latest trends in adventure sports and eco-tourism is the zipline and ropes course. These adrenaline-producing thrill rides give guests the chance to experience flight while they zoom along a high wire from Point A to Point B and take in all the sights along the way. The Grand Strand may have been a little late on joining more...

Free Summer Concerts Take Center Stage in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is famous for its miles white-sand beaches, rows of seafood restaurants and retail shops, and shag dancing to the sweet sounds of beach music. In fact, all kinds of music – from the country and gospel sounds of the Alabama Theatre to the rhythm and blues of the House of Blues – give guests and locals a reason to...

Top 5 Places for Live Music in Myrtle Beach

The Myrtle Beach music scene is happening, if you know where to look and listen. Here are the top 10 music venues on the Grand Strand: Alabama Theatre: This palatial venue might only be the second-best concert hall at Barefoot Landing (sorry, but House of Blues gets the...

Five Items to Pack in your Beach Bag

You’ve arrived in Myrtle Beach, you finally get the family down to the beach for a little fun in the sun, and the questions start: “Where are my sunglasses?” “Can I have something to drink?” “Can we do something fun?” Here are five things to bring to keep the complaints at a...

Top 5 Reasons to Stay on Property at North Beach Plantation

North Beach Plantation, a Four-Diamond full-service resort in North Myrtle Beach, offers so many first-class amenities, guests can spend their entire vacations on the property without missing out. Here are five reasons to spend a week in the lap of luxury at North Beach: Dining: The Grand Strand is famous for its...

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