Myrtle Beach Resort Weekend

Myrtle Beach: history

Until 1900 this stretch of coast was simply called New Town. A railway and the first hotel arrived at the start of the 1900s, and the town was named after the wax myrtle bushes that grow along the shore.

Hurricane Hazel destroyed much of the seafront in 1954. The rebuilding brought golf courses and large hotels. Today the Grand Strand runs for about 60 miles of sandy beach.

Myrtle Beach: tourist attractions

• The beach & BoardwalkMore than a mile of promenade along the sand.
• SkyWheelA 187-foot wheel with closed cabins and an ocean view.
• Broadway at the BeachShops, rides and Ripley's Aquarium around a lake.
• Barefoot LandingA waterside village of shops and theatres in North Myrtle Beach.
• Family showsMusic and variety shows in the evening. Ask us about vegetarian meals at dinner shows.
• Mini golfDozens of themed courses, a local speciality.
• Myrtle Beach State ParkA quieter beach, a pier and a forest trail.

Myrtle Beach: excursions nearby

• Murrells Inlet about 13 milesA boardwalk over the salt marsh.
• Brookgreen Gardens about 18 milesSculpture among old oaks and gardens.
• Huntington Beach State Park about 18 milesA wide, natural beach and a 1930s seaside castle.
• Georgetown about 35 milesAn old port town with a harbour walk.
• Charleston about 95 milesHistoric streets, horse carriages and gardens.

Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.