Parks and MuseumsThe Grand Strand offers a wide variety of parks and museums for all levels of interest and age. Ranging from walking trails through horticultural exhibits to viewing fine arts and history, visitors delight with the range of interesting displays and galleries. |
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Myrtle Beach State Park4401 S Kings Hwy Play in the state park and save money too as you explore the heart beat of Myrtle Beach -- its water, dunes, forests, trails, and wildlife habitats. www.southcarolinaparks.com |
 Huntington Beach State Park16148 Ocean Hwy Nature-lovers, here's a chance to see loggerhead turtles, plant life, animal species up close in the Park's education programs. Huntington Beach is a delight for history buffs, too. www.southcarolinaparks.com |
Brookgreen Gardens1931 Brookgreen Drive Not just for gardeners, Brookgreen is more than landscape, more than sculpture, more than art. See the only accredited zoo on the Carolina coast. Hands-on kids events, picnic areas for everyone, paths for wheelchairs. www.brookgreen.org |
Franklin G. Burroughs, Simeon B. Chapin Museum3100 S. Ocean Blvd Enrich you life with explorations of local culture, visiting exhibits, contemporary art, and events. Located across from Springmaid Pier, this free museum exhilarates and delights all who visit. www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org |
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum901 N Ocean Blvd With more than 500 artifacts (weird and deadly scenes, displays, videos, and exhibits from occurrences around the world), this popular museum in downtown Myrtle Beach commands attention. www.ripleysaquarium.com |
Atalaya16148 Ocean Hwy This Spanish-style castle on the oceanfront of Myrtle Beach is part of Huntington State Park. One of the original lowcountry homes, Atalya is open to eerie tours, nightly ghost walks, and an annual arts-and-crafts festival. www.southcarolinaparks.com |
Kaminski House Museum1003 Front St Built in the 1700's, Georgetown's Kaminski Museum is one of Myrtle Beach's architectural jewels on the Sampit River waterfront where visitors can tour, shop, and explore the parks of this historic area. www.cityofgeorgetownsc.com |