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Art in the Park Offers Manmade and Natural Beauty

Experience manmade and natural beauty in one unique setting at the 42nd annual Art in the Park series, which is held at Chapin Park in downtown Myrtle Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12. Hosted by the Waccamaw Arts Guild, Art in the Park provides a great opportunity for local, regional and national artists to shop their wares in...

What to Pack for Your Myrtle Beach Fall Vacation

Packing for a summer vacation in Myrtle Beach is easy: Swimsuit, check. Flip-flops, check. T-shirts and shorts, check, check. And with high temperatures in the 90s during the summer months, it's pretty hard to be underdressed no matter where you go. But it's a different deal in the fall,...

Take a Walk on the Mild Side in Myrtle Beach

Just because you’re going on vacation in Myrtle Beach for a week or so doesn’t mean you have to take a break from your exercise schedule. In fact, a trip to the Grand Strand may be just the change of pace you need to keep your workout routine fresh, especially if walking is on the agenda. Instead of...

Sweet Sounds and Seafood on Tap at Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival

The Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in October, and the two-day party filled with live concerts and fresh seafood has already become a popular tradition on the Grand Strand. Thousands pack the downtown streets and fishing docks of the historic Little River Waterfront to...

Sweet Sounds and Seafood on Tap at Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival

The Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in October, and the two-day party filled with live concerts and fresh seafood has already become a popular tradition on the Grand Strand. Thousands pack the downtown streets and fishing docks of the historic Little River Waterfront to...

Take a Stroll on the Scary Side at Conway Ghost Tour

Forget about the phony haunted houses that pop up around Halloween every year. If you want real spine-tingling chills that are rooted in haunted history, be sure to check out the Oct. 23-25 Conway Ghost Tour in the Horry County seat's downtown district. Draped in Southern charm and Spanish moss...

Which Myrtle Beach Attractions Close for the Winter?

Talk to longtime Myrtle Beach residents and they will tell you about the days when the town would roll up the sidewalks after Labor Day. You could lie down in the middle of Ocean Boulevard in the middle of September and not have to worry about being hit, they say. But that was back before Myrtle...

Fall Festival at Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens in nearby Murrells Inlet is beautiful year-round. But for frequent visitors and permanent residents who have their choice of when to visit, there's no time like the fall, especially the highlight event of the autumn season - the Harvest Home Weekend Festival. This two-day...

Ten Advantages of Fall Over Winter in Myrtle Beach

For the majority of the continental United States, winter is “Why Do I Live Here?” season. However, not in Myrtle Beach, where the fair weather and infrequent snowfalls make it a delight to reside in year round. With that said, we locals adore autumn and recommend it over winter for...

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