Grand Strand Weekend
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This long weekend gives you a taste of life in Myrtle Beach and the rest of the Grand Strand. The area is small enough to stay in one place for both nights, but so popular that travel along the 60-mile long Strand can be slow. Be sure to leave enough time to get from place to place.
Day 1
Begin the day at historic Hampton Plantation before taking a guided kayak tour around Winyah Bay or Hobcaw Barony. Have an early dinner on the waterfront in nearby Georgetown, then drive up to Myrtle Beach for the night. Stay at Serendipity Inn or Driftwood on the Oceanfront, or make camp at Huntington Beach State Park.
Day 2
In the morning explore Brookgreen Gardens, one of the most unique sights in the Grand Strand. Spend the afternoon in Myrtle Beach: Shop and take in an IMAX movie at Broadway at the Beach. After dinner go for a fun, cheesy round of miniature golf under the stars. Or perhaps take in a show at the Carolina Opry, or learn to dance the shag at old Ocean Drive Beach.
Day 3
Spend the morning on the beach. After lunch visit one of the Ripley’s attractions (Ripley’s Aquarium or Ripley’s Believe it or Not!) or take in a concert at the House of Blues in Barefoot Landing.
© Jim Morekis from Moon South Carolina, 4th Edition
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