Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is in the center of the Grand Strand region, one of America's top golf travel destinations. Over 120 golf courses make their homes along this 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast. Grand Strand golf courses consistently place in Golf Magazine's and Golf Digest's Top 100 lists. The area's award-winning courses include Grand Dunes, Meadowlands, Wizard, Oyster Bay and Barefoot-Norman. To get special golfer's discounts on tee times, lodgings, area attractions and dining, consult the Grand Strand Golf Association at (843) 491-4372, (866) 209-6148 or www.grandstrandgolfassociation.com.
Wild Water & Wheels
Cool off after a day on the greens at Wild Water, which boasts 24 body slides, mat slides and tube slides, as well as bumper boats, junior race cars and mini-golf. There is also a wave pool and children's area. The park is open from late May through early September. Surfside Beach is just south of Myrtle Beach.
Wild Water & Wheels
910 Hwy.17 South
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 238-3787
wild-water.com
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens is a completely different world from the glitzy Myrtle Beach strip. Founded in 1831 by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, Brookgreen hosts majestic figurine sculptures, historical sites, zoo and aquarium. The main garden, shaped like a butterfly, serves as a natural museum for the art placed within. Educational and recreational programs run during all seasons, and guests can discover an 18th century rice plantation while walking along Lowcountry Trail.
Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Dr.
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 235-6000
(800) 849-1931
brookgreen.org
Miniature Golf
Just as the Myrtle Beach area has more golf courses than you could possibly play during one trip, there are also multiple places to enjoy miniature golf. The following five are some of Myrtle Beach's best family adventure golf courses.
Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf
1197 Celebrity Cir.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 913-9301
Captain Hook's Adventure Golf
2205 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3042
(843) 913-7851
Jungle Safari Golf
71st Ave. N. and Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 315-0311
Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf
3301 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 913-5330
Jurassic Golf
2900 S. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 913-5333
Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach is a 350-acre complex filled with shopping, dining and entertainment. Broadway hosts an IMAX 3-D theater, Ripley's Aquarium, Magi Quest, Pavilion Nostalgia Park, Q Rock Radio, Myrtle Waves Water Park, the Palace Theatre and a NASCAR SpeedPark, as well as shopping and restaurants galore. Over a dozen clubs and bars line the strip, and there are more than enough shops to find Myrtle Beach T-shirts and souvenirs for everyone.
Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Cir.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 386-4662
broadwayatthebeach.com
About The Author
Heather is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared on BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.
