The Myrtle Beach Area is fun to explore
Top Ten Fun and Free! |
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| Before we map all of the great
attractions around Myrtle Beach (Activities Page).
We thought you might like to know some really nice places that are really fun and
do not cost a penny? We call it our Top Ten Fun and Free
Discoveries around the Myrtle Beach area. Let's begin with . . . #10 Alligator Adventure Marsh Walk. Just on the right, inside the North entrance to Barefoot Landing. Nice boardwalk through the marsh and photo opportunities abound behind the House of Blues. #9 Enjoy Any of the Local Parks & Playgrounds Grand Park, off Meyers Avenue Bent Oaks Park, off 17th Ave. S. Pinner Place Park at Pridgeon Rd. and Pinner Place Stuart Square at intersection of Pine Island Road and Grissom Parkway Withers Swash Park, off 3rd Ave. S. Spivey Park Myrtle St. & Collins St. Balsam St Park Balsam St., off 501 Canal Street Park (2) Futrell Park, off 10th Ave. N. Chapin Park 16th Ave. N. & Hwy. 17 Lyons Cove Park on Greens Blvd., off 21st Ave. N. Coastal Federal Field, off 21st Ave. N. Pepper Geddings Recreation Center at 33rd Ave. N. and Oak St. Ned Donkle Playground at west end of 33rd Avenue North South Cabana Park at N. Ocean Blvd. and Hampton Circle #8 South Carolina Hall of Fame Located in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. South Carolina was the birthplace of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, the great musician Dizzy Gillespie and Strom Thurmond, the longest serving senator in the history of the United States. Learn more about those notorious South Carolinians that rose to greatness by visiting the Hall of Fame. #7 The Franklin G. Burroughs- Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach. Always great exhibitions to view year 'round. Phone: 843.238.2510 #6 Vereen Memorial Park and Gardens (off Rt. 17 and Rt. 179) in Little River, SC, just North of North Myrtle Beach. this park features pathways and wooden board-walks that extend across several |
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beautiful salt marshes and
small islands, with a gazebo overlooking the Intracoastal
Waterway with the Little River waterfront in the distance. A
wide observation deck extends into the waterway. The view is
great and the cost is free. #5 Warbird Park Right on Farrow Parkway just west of Highway 17 (S. Ocean Blvd becomes Farrow upon crossing 17). On display are an A-10 Thunderbolt, an A-7 Corsair II and an F-100 Super Sabre. These planes were stationed at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and given to the city when the base closed in 1993. The 4.6-acre park includes landscaping, benches and a trail overlooking the runway at Myrtle Beach International Airport. “Dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force and their families who lived in our community for almost 40 years (1954-1993) while they served our country and courageously defended our freedom.” #4 Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk Be sure to visit at high tide. A boardwalk gives a unique view of the waterfront including fishing boats, sculpture and life in this picturesque seaside community. #3 Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade The best mile on the beach! Myrtle Beach's 1.2 mile oceanfront boardwalk stretches from the Second Avenue Pier to the 14th Avenue Pier with three different sections featuring benches, landscaping, beach access, as well as beachfront stores, shops sidewalk cafes, arcades, and amusements invoking a carnival and nostalgia atmosphere with its sights, sounds and energy. #2 Visits to Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing are a must! Wonderful sights and sounds and usually some type of strolling entertainment. #1 Miles of Beautiful Beach! Not just for sunbathing, but made for discovery! Their are shells, sharks teeth, driftwood and other things to be found. Kites to be flown. Metal detectors are also allowed. |
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