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Everybody loves the beach. That’s why Myrtle Beach, SC remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. year after year. But what about the off season when splashing in the Atlantic waves isn’t an option?

You can still head for Myrtle Beach. But rather than your beach ball, why not bring along some golf balls. After all, Myrtle Beach is also one of America’s favorite golf destinations.

The Myrtle Beach area features more than 100 spectacular championship golf courses, including some of the most unique and picturesque layouts you’ll find anywhere. And whether you’re a beginning novice or a seasoned professional, you’re sure to find a course that suits your game.

With its seaside location, Myrtle Beach offers up a variety of oceanfront holes and scenic fairways designed by golf legends ranging from Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. 

Looking for a little added adventure with the kids? You can all test your putt-putt skills on one of the almost 50 miniature golf in and around Myrtle Beach.

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year, tailored to any skill set. So get ready to tee it up in Myrtle Beach. Better yet, you can also enjoy amazing accommodations at Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort. For more details, go to www.westgatereservations.com today.

Virtually every trip to Myrtle Beach starts at the beach. With ideal surf, sand and sun, the spectacular beach offers relaxation and excitement. But venture away from the beach and you’ll find a little added adventure in Myrtle Beach? In fact, dare devils are sure to a thrill ride or attraction that will fit their specific needs for speed or excitement. Myrtle Beach offers a variety of heart-racing options along the beautiful Grand Strand.

Families can start at Carousel Park within Broadway at the Beach where youngsters can find a miniature ferris wheel as well as bumper cars and other rides. Then head over to the other side of the complex and Pavilion Nostalgia Park offers a mix of wilder rides for the teens and beyond.

At nearby NASCAR Speedpark, jump in a go-kart and experience various tracks and speeds - from the bumping and banging on the Intimidator track to smaller and calmer layouts for younger racers. There’s also an arcade and mini golf for your enjoyment.

On a hot day, head over to Myrtle Waves Water Park and check out the aqauatic thrill rides like Turbo Twister, Ripride Rocket, Snake Mountain, Arooba Tooba, Night Flight, Super Chute and Thunderbolt. Or simply relax in the Wave Pool or Lazy River.

Look to the Atlantic Ocean for thrills of a different kind - parasailing. Hop in the back of a boat, strap on a parachute and then float 50-feet high into the sky over the Atlantic for a bird’s eye view of the area.

If you prefer the ocean from sea level, you can rent jet skis and other watercraft including banana boats and pontoon boats. You can also find a scuba diving trip or a dolphin-watching tour.

For another thrill ride, check out the Skyscraper. Located in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, Skyscraper is a 160-foot propeller featuring twin arms that spin riders in a full circle in open air cars, spinning at speeds in excess of 55 mph and at heights of 16 stories.

Also downtown is the Sling Shot, twin towers that rise 300 feet above the landscape. Riders are strapped into an open-air car connected to bungy cords and hurled into the sky at speeds of more than 100 mph.

Family Kingdom amusement park also offers several thrill rides including The Galleon, Hurricane and Swamp Fox roller coaster, plus a log flume.

The newest ride in Myrtle Beach is the epic SkyWheel, the largest ferris wheel east of the Mississippi River.

For information on other Myrtle Beach attractions and lodging including Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, go to http://www.westgatereservations.com/.

It’s true. Myrtle Beach is one of America’s favorite beach destinations. But Myrtle Beach is also one of America’s favorite golf destinations, as well.

The “Seaside Golf Capital of the World,” Myrtle Beach offers up some of the most unique, challenging and picturesque golf courses anywhere in the world. And with more than 100 championship courses along the Grand Strand, golfers of any level have plenty of playing options.

Choose from wind-blown, oceanfront holes or scenic layouts carved between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Choose from carefully crafted layouts designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer or equally dramatic courses developed by Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. 

Myrtle Beach offers an incredible array of courses to challenge any skill level, from weekend hacker to low handicapper or professional. And for those who just want to take the kids out and test their putt-putt skills, you’ll also find nearly 50 mini golf courses in the area. 

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So get ready to tee it up in Myrtle Beach. Better yet, you can also enjoy amazing accommodations at Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort. For more details, go to http://www.westgatereservations.com/ today.

With all the surf, sun and sand anyone could ever want, Myrtle Beach remains one of the nation’s favorite beach playgrounds. When you’re ready to take a break from the sun, there’s always plenty of other dining, shopping and attractions. And now, you can add one more adventure to that list of other activities.

The Skyscraper Thrill Ride is now open along the Grand Strand on Ocean Boulevard next to Family Kingdom. The attraction puts riders in ferris wheel style seats at the end of a 160-foot rotating arm. That arm then whips riders into the air at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, creating g-forces comparable to a jet.

 Go to www.WestgateMyrtleBeach.com for all the details you need to create a fun-filled discount Myrtle Beach family vacation package and to find Myrtle Beach hotels and resorts such as Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa.

Located along the South Carolina Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach combines beauty and nature with fun and a variety of entertainment options for the entire family.

Walk along the boardwalk and you’ll find migratory waterfowl, exotic fish and other wildlife that make their home at Barefoot Landing with its 27-acre lake.

Of course, you’ll also find plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment to keep you busy all day long.

A wide array of shopping offers up unique and original gifts and apparel from more than 100 specialty and retail stores and there’s a bevy of restaurant options to suit any taste.

But Barefoot Landing provides the perfect break from the beach in Myrtle Beach. You can enjoy live shows, catch the latest in big name entertainment, or even visit one of the largest reptile parks in the world at Alligator Adventure.

Additional fun can be found with the Mirror Maze where you’ll encounter more than 2,000 square feet of mirrors, endless hallways and dead ends. Or, stop by the preservation station and have your photo taken with a tiger cub.

Get more information on discount Myrtle Beach vacation options, tickets and accommodations at www.WestgateMyrtleBeach.com or visit www.westgatereservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm.

Beach season is fast approaching in Myrtle Beach, SC, but you don’t have to be a beach bum to enjoy the grand strand area. In fact, winter offers a great opportunity to see what else Myrtle Beach has to offer, including a variety of live shows.

At the Grand Strand, you can see Calvin Gilmore’s music and comedy variety show, The Carolina Opry. The popular show has won every top South Carolina tourism award imaginable. Or you can dance in your seat at Good Vibrations, a new show featuring the chart-topping music of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Legends in Concert features talented tribute artists, portraying your favorite celebrity entertainers of the past and present. Or you can enjoy America’s favorite music at the 2000-seat Alabama Theatre which offers “One” the show.

The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach offers up a delicious selection of blues, jazz, gospel and guest rock artists. Or if you’re really hungry for food and entertainment, you can eat dinner while participating in a showdown between north and south at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. With 32 magnificent horses, signing, dancing, comedy, miniature horse racing, chicken chasing and a four-course feast, this is fun for the entire family.

For information about all the shows in Myrtle Beach and discount Myrtle Beach show tickets, visit www.myrtlebeachvacationstore.com or for discount Myrtle Beach hotels and accommodations, see www.WestgateReservations.com today.

With miles of golden surf and sand along South Carolina’s spectacular Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is America’s ultimate beach vacation spot. But with more than 100 high quality area courses for golfers of all skill levels, there’s no reason to wait for spring break before heading to Myrtle Beach.

From oceanfront holes to scenic layouts carved uniquely between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, you’ll find championship golf courses designed by well-known architects such Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones.

Myrtle Beach offers an amazing array of courses to challenge the weekend hacker or the low handicapper. Or bring the kids along and test your putt-putt skills on one of nearly 50 miniature golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So pack your golf clubs and head for Myrtle Beach today. Visit www.MyrtleBeachVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com to discover how you can save with discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages, discount Myrtle beach attraction tickets and discount Myrtle Beach accommodations, including Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa.

With miles of golden surf and sand along South Carolina’s spectacular Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is America’s ultimate beach vacation spot. But with more than 100 high quality area courses for golfers of all skill levels, there’s no reason to wait for spring break before heading to Myrtle Beach.

From oceanfront holes to scenic layouts carved uniquely between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, you’ll find championship golf courses designed by well-known architects such Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. 

Myrtle Beach offers an amazing array of courses to challenge the weekend hacker or the low handicapper. Or bring the kids along and test your putt-putt skills on one of nearly 50 miniature golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area. 

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So pack your golf clubs and head for Myrtle Beach today. Visit www.MyrtleBeachVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com to discover how you can save with discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages, discount Myrtle beach attraction tickets and discount Myrtle Beach accommodations, including Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa.

The kids are back in school, but there’s still ample time to enjoy a late “summer” getaway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This spectacular area showcases 60 miles of amazing family-friendly beach along the Atlantic better known as the Grand Strand. Whether you prefer boating, fishing, surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, or just plain soaking up the sun, Myrtle Beach offers the perfect getaway for a weekend or an extended visit.

While the beach is the main attraction, Myrtle Beach offers plenty of other family activities, including fun-filled water parks, museums, shopping, dining, theater and dinner shows. Of course, Myrtle Beach is also known as one of the best golfing destinations in the world and now’s the time to hit the links and enjoy some of the nation’s most beautiful and challenging courses.

With dozens of spectacular championship courses to choose from, you can tee it up on a variety of layouts created by some of the most famous names in golf, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Greg Norman. From perfectly manicured greens to lush rolling fairways and scenic ocean vistas, golf in Myrtle Beach is an experience not to be missed.

For more information about a Myrtle Beach getaway and the Grand Strand, visit www.myrtlebeachvacationstore.com.

Situated between Myrtle Beach and nearby Pawleys Island, beautiful Brookgreen Gardens offers 9,000 acres of lush gardens, amazing sculptures, wildlife, abandoned rice fields and a unique look into the past.

As a National Historic Landmark, Brookgreen Gardens offers the most extensive collection of figurative sculptures as well as the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas – the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve. It’s a great place to start any Myrtle Beach vacation.

Designed around the walkways laid out by Anna Hyatt Huntington, the gardens are considered one of the nation’s most beautiful botanical displays. The Huntington Sculpture Garden opened in 1932 and offers an ever-growing collection that now features more than 1,200 works, from the early 1800s to the present.

Visitors to the wildlife preserve may explore the Lowcountry Trail with its archeological sites, tour animal exhibits, and travel by boat or overland vehicle deep into the preserve.

A favorite at the Lowcountry Zoo is the otter exhibit in the River Basin Retreat. Acrylic panels of this above-ground pool serve as replicas of river banks and provide the otters with places to rest above the water while also serving as “diving boards” when they jump into the pool.

The “see-through” panels enable visitors of all ages to watch the otters up close underwater and photograph the lively and playful critters.

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One of the best Myrtle Beach deals is a trip to Brookgreen Gardens. For more information on Brookgreen Gardens, or to book a discount Myrtle Beach vacation package, please visit Myrtle Beach Vacation Store.