Family Kingdom Amusement Water Park
The Family Kingdom Amusement Water Park offers a view of waves crashing against the surf while speeding around corners on a roller coaster. A total of 30 rides, including the largest Ferris wheel in the state as of December 2009, operate at this theme park. Classic bumper car and log flume rides offer thrills for visitors to this South Myrtle Beach theme park. Water slides with more than a 100-foot drop add a bit excitement to the wet rides included in a general admission ticket to this family-style theme park. Water attractions are open May through the end of August. Non-water based attractions are open for guest enjoyment from April through September.
Family Kingdom Amusement Water Park
300 South Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-3447
family-kingdom.com
Freestyle Music Park and Amusements
Freestyle Music Park and Amusements mixes live music with thrill rides. The Beale Street Theater features a wide variety of music styles and special events. Tall roller coasters, mechanical swings, miniature vehicles and water rides are a few of the offerings at this multiacre park. The "Grunge Station" is an old converted warehouse used for foam-ball battles. The "Monsters of Rock" fright ride whisks patrons around on a track while viewing the sights and sounds of dearly departed rock stars. This park is open May through September.
Freestyle Music Park and Amusements
211 George Bishop Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6550
Freestylemusicpark.com
Pavilion Nostalgia Park
The Pavilion Nostalgia Park is an old-fashioned theme park located just across the street from beachfront hotels. As of December 2009, visitors could purchase a "3 Park Pass" to visit the Pavilion, NASCAR Speedpark and the Myrtle Waves Water Park. After snacking on funnel cakes and cotton candy, guests can hop on a "horse" and ride the carousel, try their luck at midway games or travel high into the air on the "Pirate Ship" ride. This South Myrtle theme park is open during the months of January and February only when weather permits.
Pavilion Nostalgia Park
1171 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 913-9400
pavilionnostalgiapark.com
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Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, covering primarily Florida, ecotourism and off the beaten path destinations. Her writing credits include "USA Today" online, RUMBUM, BootsnAll, Yahoo! and AOL. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.
