Activities at Myrtle Beach

By Marc Jenkins

Activities at Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is known for miles and miles of beautiful beaches and many golf courses. However the fun and excitement don't stop there. Myrtle Beach provides vacationers with other events, attractions and activities, including baseball, music and auto racing.

The Carolina Opry

For 23 years, the Carolina Opry has wowed millions of viewers with a mix of music, dance and comedy. The music is a fusion of pop, country, classic hits and rock 'n' roll. Shows run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and ticket prices begin at $15.81 for children and $32.51 for adults.

The Carolina Opry
8901-A Highway 17 N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(800) 843-6779

NASCAR Speed Park

The NASCAR Speed Park offers visitors a chance to either race replica race cars or to experience typical amusement park fun such as rides and games. You can check out seven tracks, each with different height and license restrictions. Once you're done on the track you can enjoy the rock climbing wall, mini-golf and bumper boats. An all-day wristband will cost $32. The best value is the season pass at $59.99 allowing unlimited access for a entire year.

NASCAR Speed Park
1820 21st Avenue North Extension
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-8725

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, an Atlanta Braves Class A farm team, compete in the Carolina League. For years the Atlanta Braves have had one of the best farm systems in baseball, so you can expect just about every Pelican game to be competitive. Their home stadium is BB&T Coastal Field. Ticket prices range from at $7 to $11.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans
1251 21st Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-6000

About The Author

Marc Jenkins has been writing since 2008. His work has appeared in numerous online publications, and he is also co-host of the Double Play Sports Hour, a sports talk radio show on WBCR 1090AM in New York City. He studied English and mass communications at Virginia State University.
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