Myrtle Beach Area & the Grand StRand When you’re ready for action, South Carolina’s Grand Strand is the place to be. Sky-high 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 north to the birthplace of the state dance, the “Carolina Shag.” LOCAL 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 The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach 73