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About the Area 
Myrtle
Beach is famous for its many varieties of entertainment and Oceanside Village is close to it all. The whole family
can enjoy
miniature golf, fishing, boating, amusement parks, historic tours,
shopping, water parks, crabbing, helicopter rides, jet-ski rentals and
much more.
Everything you could hope for in
a vacation is wrapped up and waiting for you on the Grand Strand.
Beautiful beaches, scrumptious food, fun-filled amusement parks, unique
shopping, lively nightlife, adventurous watersports and fishing and
historic sites pose new adventures around every corner. The tough part
will be deciding what to do first, or what not to do, and you may think
there is no way to do it all. But don't let that stop you from trying!
Go ahead, unwrap your vacation package; everything on your wish list is
right here.
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 Amusements
Naturally,
the fun always starts at the beach, the Myrtle Beach area's No. 1
attraction. And it’s no wonder with sixty miles of beautiful beaches
the opportunities for fun in the sun are endless. However, for the more
adventurous visitor we have the ride of your life awaiting! With two
big amusement parks you can ride roller coasters, ferris wheels,
merry-go-rounds, and more, all while munching on cotton candy, corn
dogs, snow cones, and other fun foods. For those a little faint at
heart, don’t fret, we have something for you too! The Myrtle Beach area
has many great parks in the area - everything from cool water parks to
hot racetracks. Or, if you’re attuned to a slower pace, enjoy a relaxing,
wonder-filled outing at the world-renowned Brookgreen Gardens, an
outdoor sculpture garden showcasing the works of nearly 250 American
sculptors.
Golf
Myrtle Beach is also very well known
for its many golf courses. Oceanside Village is
conveniently located across the street from a premier short
game golf facility on the Grand Strand.
Tupelo Bay Golf
is a
lighted 18-hole Executive Course with enough distance, sand
and water to challenge even the most experienced golfer
while not intimidating the beginner. The Driving Range
and "pitch and putt" Par 3 Course make Tupelo Bay Golf a
facility that appeals to all golfers. Looking for more
family fun? Then come join us for a game or two
of miniature golf at
Runaway Bay,
a 36- hole Jamaican themed course that is fun for the whole
family.
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 Theaters
The
Myrtle Beach area has emerged as a hot spot for live family
entertainment, offering the best in music, dance, comedy, dinner shows,
and celebrity concerts. The plush, 2,000-seat Alabama Theatre is the
setting for some of the best concerts and shows in town, as well as a
top-notch variety show called One. The Carolina Opry, founded by
musician Calvin Gilmore, started the Grand Strand’s theater boom in 1986
and continues to delight audiences year after year. No matter which
side of the Mason-Dixon line you call home, you’ll have a whoopin,’
hollerin’ good time at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show.
The House of Blues attracts standouts in the world of blues, jazz,
gospel and rock. Legends in Concert is the place to go for superstar
look-alikes (and sound-alikes) such as the Blues Brothers, Marilyn
Monroe, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Michael Jackson, Liza Minelli
and our favorite, Garth Brooks. At Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament, knights on Andalusian stallions compete for the audience’s
attention. With more than 2,600 seats, the majestic Palace Theatre is
home to Spirit of the Dance, starring a 30-member international dance
troupe, and the Rat Pack-The Las Vegas Show. “Tribute! The Concert,” a
new production from Calvin Gilmore Productions, made its debut in March
2004. With theaters all over town, and a diverse offering, the Myrtle
Beach area is officially in "show" business.
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 Shopping
Malls.
Outlets. Boutiques. Bargain Warehouses. Specialty Shops. These words
are music to shoppers’ ears and this is especially true of vacationers.
Parting advice? Wear comfortable shoes (this is not the time to strap
on those sexy summer sandals). Pack a light purse or fanny pack. Start
early, when you're well-rested and raring to go. And leave non-shoppers
behind – they'll find plenty of other fun things to do on the Grand
Strand.
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 Dining
Along
the Grand Strand, more than 1,700 full-service restaurants are waiting
to serve you. The choices are endless. Of course, we're famous for
fabulous, fresh seafood, and we serve it up every way under the sun.
Try traditional Calabash - or Murrells Inlet-style seafood, with tender
morsels battered oh-so-lightly and deep-fried to perfection. Or order
yours grilled, broiled, or blackened and topped with a delicate sauce.
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 Nightlife
The
Grand Strand is well stocked with nightclubs, discos, sports bars,
beach clubs, and other hot spots. It’s tough to say where to start. The
best advice is to match your mood. Feel like dancing? The area has a
wealth of dance clubs, where you can shag, disco dance, swing,
two-step, or do whatever moves you and your partner. Sports fans will
feel right at home in a local sports bar, sipping an ice-cold brew
while the game of choice is played out on a big-screen TV. Like live
music? It’s everywhere, in every style imaginable – pop, rock, country,
blues, R&B, instrumental, and more.
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 Watersports/Fishing
Water
lovers have other places to play as well, such as the Intracoastal
Waterway, which runs along the entire length of the Grand Strand, or
the Waccamaw River, winding past historic plantations and other
gorgeous scenery. Take a cruise aboard a riverboat, or rent a personal
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