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June Calendar Events for Myrtle Beach

June marks the start of the summer season in Myrtle Beach, and the Grand Strand offers lots of fun festivals and events for the whole family. If you are in town in June, be sure to check out these highlights: June 1-29: It's Summerfest at Barefoot Landing, and that means free concerts, fireworks shows, and...

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Last Minute Info on Carolina Country Music Festival

The inaugural Carolina Country Music Festival is all plugged in and ready for sound check as the city of Myrtle Beach and concert officials are putting the finishing touches on the June 4-7 downtown festival. Four days of live music from more than 35 big-name country music stars, more than 20,000 fans expected to attend the event in the...

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Top 10 Beach Reads for your South Strand Vacation

It’s a tradition almost as hotly anticipated as vacation itself (we said almost). Unfolding the beach chair, digging your toes in the sand, and devouring a new book. While there’s a time and place for “War and Peace,” we know the best reads to get are page-turners — think easy laughs, mystery and...

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Five Reasons North Beach Plantation is the Top Place to Stay on the Grand Strand

There are a million reasons to spend your Grand Strand vacation at North Beach Plantation, but we can only pick five. It's not an easy list to narrow down, especially for guests who enjoy the finer things in life. You don't get to be a multi-year AAA Four-Diamond Resort without doing something right. Scratch that - without doing EVERYTHING...

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Take a Ride on the Wild Side on Myrtle Beach Nature Tours

So you have strolled the Boardwalk, cruised the Boulevard, and walked around Broadway. You've been there and done that at all of Myrtle Beach’s major manmade attractions, and even got the T-shirt to prove it. But there's a whole other side to the Grand Strand that you might not have seen yet. In fact, many visitors...

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Myrtle Beach State Park Offers Natural Experience

Once you've had your fill of roller coasters, fireworks shows and water parks, experience a slice of nature during your Grand Strand vacation with a visit to Myrtle Beach State Park. Located on the south end of the Myrtle Beach city limits, South Carolina's oldest and most visited state park offers a tranquil alternative to all...

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Top 10 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

Vacationers with gluten allergies should have no problem with dining out in Myrtle Beach. The recent explosion in gluten-free dining has made it possible for patrons to choose from a wide range of restaurants that have responded to the growing trend. Although there are only a handful of restaurants that are completely vegetarian and...

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Children’s Museum of South Carolina Makes Learning Fun

Just because the kids are out of school doesn't mean they have to stop learning. The Children's Museum of South Carolina in Myrtle Beach provides a great place for kids to get creative, use their imaginations and have a good time. Perfect for rainy days or for a change of pace from the waterslides and roller coasters, the...

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Yuck it up at Myrtle Beach Comedy Clubs

If laughter truly is the best medicine, think of Myrtle Beach is one big comedy pharmacy. In a 12-mile stretch from Restaurant Row down to the south side of Myrtle Beach, there are five comedy clubs where you can get your daily dose of Vitamin C (as in Comedy). Nothing makes for a great night on the town like a big belly-laugh, and there are...

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