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When you’re ready for action, South Carolina’s Grand Strand is the place to be. Soaring resorts, thrilling family-friendly attractions and all manner of restaurants are just steps from more than 60 miles of beaches. For a slower pace, retreat to a barrier island in the Hammock Coast area; or, for timeless music and moves, head to North Myrtle Beach to the birthplace of the state dance, the “Carolina Shag.” REGIONAL MUST-SEES Conway Riverwalk, Conway | Hopsewee Plantation, Georgetown | Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet | The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach | Alligator Adventure, North Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Nature Park, Pawleys Island KID-APPROVED FUN Ripley’s Aquarium - MYRTLE BEACH Enjoy a day of marine life attractions, including penguins, stingrays and colorful fish. Book the popular Glass Bottom Boat Adventure experience to venture into the heart of the shark tank. Hawaiian Rumble Golf and Batting Cages - NORTH MYRTLE BEACH The 18-hole miniature golf course looks like Hawaii, including waterfalls, birds and a 40-foot volcano that rumbles every 20 minutes. Then, knock it out of the park at the batting cages. Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch Tour - MURRELLS INLET Tour Murrells Inlet on a family-friendly boat ride where everyone can enjoy 360-degree views spotting dolphins. Afterward, stroll the MarshWalk, the 0.5- mile wooden boardwalk along a serene saltwater estuary. Family Kingdom Amusement Par - MYRTLE BEACH This top-rated spot touts 37 rides for adults and children of all ages, including thrill rides, kiddie rides and go-karts, plus free entertainment such as clowns, magicians, face painters and balloon sculptors. South Carolina Maritime Museum - GEORGETOWN Explore the maritime heritage and history of South Carolina and Georgetown, the state’s second largest port. See artifacts, photos and memorabilia, and enroll the kiddos in one of the youth programs, including boat building camp and sailing camps.
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