Ripley's Aquarium
At Ripley's Aquarium, you'll see sharks floating lazily over customers' heads in a massive aquarium and a replica of the Amazon River. You'll have the opportunity to pet ray fish in shallow water. Open year-round, this aquarium at Broadway at the Beach is a great place to spend a few hours while awaiting a tee time.
Ripley's Aquarium
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 734-8888
myrtlebeach.ripleyaquariums.com/
Broadway at the Beach
Located on 350 acres, Broadway at the Beach mixes restaurants, shopping, kids' areas, nightclubs and hotels into a nonstop attraction for Myrtle Beach visitors. Broadway at the Beach is set up in a series of themed villages (New England, Caribbean, etc.) around an inland waterway. Thousands of people stroll the boardwalk-like walkways each evening. Look for special attractions, such as nightly fireworks shows fired from a boat made to look like a dragon, feeding the fish in the lagoon or the Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf, which is a mini-golf course inside a castle that has a dragon who pops his head out a turret to blow smoke.
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 386-4662
broadwayatthebeach.com
Huntington Beach State Park
Located on 2,500 acres just south of the city in Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State Park is a popular attraction for wildlife lovers, bird-watchers and kayakers. The Atalaya, the former home of philanthropist Archer Huntington and his wife, sculptor Anna Hyatt, is located in the park and open for tours. The park is located about two miles from the Indian Wells Golf Club.
Huntington Beach State Park
16148 Ocean Highway
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 237-4440
huntingtonbeachsc.org
Freestyle Music Park
America's first theme park dedicated to rock 'n' roll, the Freestyle Music Park features roller coasters that contain elements of Pink Floyd albums, 1980s New Wave music and country music. Everything from the restaurants to the children's areas to the rides relates to music. The park also features South Carolina's tallest and fastest roller coaster, The Time Machine.
Freestyle Music Park
211 George Bishop Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7625
freestylemusicpark.com
Waccatee Zoo
This private, 500-acre zoo is one of the hidden wonders of Myrtle Beach. Follow the natural, tree-lined trails to see more than 100 exotic and barnyard animals. Zebras, buffaloes and egrets are among the top attractions. A full concession stand is located on site, and visitors can rent wagons to ride as well.
Waccatee Zoo
8500 Enterprise Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8500
waccateezoo.com
