Attractions, Shopping, and More on Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand

The Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach is a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach leading down to the Atlantic Ocean. This area is packed with attractions and things to do as well as great accommodations for your stay. Whether you are planning a short getaway or a family vacation in Myrtle Beach, you are sure to find fun attractions and shopping venues that will fill your time in Myrtle Beach with fun and excitement!

Carolina Opry

The Carolina Opry opened 24 years ago and entertains thousands of visitors each year. It is a high energy and award winning show that contains a mix of comedy and dance. A guaranteed crowd pleaser, the Carolina Opry continually wins every major South Carolina tourism award and has been voted the number one show ever since it began.

Family Kingdom Seaside Amusement Park and Water Park

The Family Kingdom Seaside Amusement Park and Water Park offers traditional family fun with over 30 rides including a wooden rollercoaster and South Carolina's largest ferris wheel. There is also a variety of other rides like a log flume, bumper cars and go-kart tracks. The waterpark has a lazy river, wet and wild water flumes and exhilarating speed slides. It has waterfalls and splash falls for children and is a great way to cool down in those hot summer months.

NASCAR Speedpark

The NASCAR SPeedpark is ideal for anyone who's always fancied being a race car driver. This speedway track uses NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour cars and everyone receives instruction before getting to go round the track on their own. It's perfectly safe as only two cars are allowed on the track at any time, which is yours and your instructors. These sessions take about four hours and drivers must be over the age of 18 and hold a valid license.

Shopping

Shopping around Myrtle Beach is fabulous as there are several shopping malls and factory store outlets. Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach both have great selection of shops and restaurants. Myrtle Beach itself has nearly 2000 restaurants, so whatever type of food you are craving, you are sure to find a perfect meal in Myrtle Beach! There are fantastic steakhouses, country style cooking, themed restaurants and, of course, fresh seafood.

Accommodations

For your stay in Myrtle Beach, you are sure to find the perfect accommodation for you, with plenty of motels, inns, hotels, resorts and condos to choose from. Some of these are set right on the beach while others are set back a few blocks and offer excellent value, especially for families who want to spend their time visiting all the attractions.