Take a Day Trip to Myrtle Beach

For a fun day trip that all ages will enjoy, travel to the beautiful area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The largest area located on the Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach offers a variety of delicious dining, exciting attractions, fun activities and more. Whether it is a trip to the Ripley's Aquarium for the children or a live evening show for the parents, everyone will enjoy a trip to Myrtle Beach.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

The Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show will allow you enjoy an authentic Southern meal along with live musical entertainment and rodeo-style tricks. The evening begins with live music entertainment that is enjoyed by the audience as popcorn and peanuts are served. The four-course dinner includes a variety of great items like vegetable soup, roasted chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, bread, dessert, and more! The rodeo-style performance includes great costumes and trick-riding cowboys. Tickets are $34.99 for adults (ages 12 and older), $18.99 for children from ages 4 to 11, and free for children under 4 years old. Shows are held daily at 6:00 p.m. from March to May and September and October, and shows are held twice daily at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. from June to August. Shows are also performed in November and December, but not every day. For more information, contact Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show at (800) 433-4401.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

The Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a great restaurant attraction located on the Pawleys Island that enables you to enjoy two things at once – dinner and entertainment! Medieval Times presents great family entertainment by taking the audience back into the Middle Ages, when friends and family members were invited to the castle for a royal tournament feast. Along with the meal at Medieval Times, performances of swordplay, falconry, sorcery, horsemanship and romance will take place. Tickets for an evening at Medieval Times are $40.95 for adults (over age 12) and $23.98 for children ages 12 and younger. There is no admission charge for children under the age of 3 years old. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament at (800) 436-4386.

The Alabama Theatre

The Alabama Theatre, located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, hosts various musical productions throughout the year. The main attraction of the Alabama Theatre is the Celebrity Concert Series that has featured stars like Diamond Rio, Kenny Chesney, the Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Pride, Sammy Kershaw, and of course Alabama. A season ticket to the Alabama Theatre is just $79, but individual tickets are also available. As you enjoy the music, performance and costumes at the Alabama Theatre, you will be glad you decided to attend! For more information, contact the Alabama Theatre at (800) 342-BAMA.

Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach is a unique North Myrtle Beach complex that features a variety of shopping, dining, nightclubs and entertainment. Home to more than 100 shops, dozens of restaurants, several nightclubs, an IMAX theater, a live-entertainment theater and other attractions, Broadway at the Beach is a must-see for area visitors. Whether you come to Broadway at the Beach for dinner and a live music show or just to browse through the various shops, you will enjoy the atmosphere and experience of it all. For more information, contact Broadway at the Beach at (843) 444-3200.

MagiQuest

MagiQuest is a magical kingdom of medieval times that will allow your children to imagine what it would be like to have magical powers with a special wand. A variety of Quests and Adventures are waiting at MagiQuest, which consists of 20,000 square feet and more than 150 wand-activated events. One of the main landmarks in MagiQuest is The Stone Circle, which is the starting place for each Quest or Adventure. Other landmarks are the Castle Tower of the Majestics, the Pixie Tree House, the Crypt of the Shadows, the Woodsy Forest and the Castle Dungeon. MagiQuest is located on Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach and can be reached at (866) 353-MAGI.

Ripley's Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is an incredible aquarium consisting of 87,000 square feet. Located at Broadway at the Beach, Ripley's Aquarium is a favorite attraction among area residents and visitors. Sharks live in the 750,000 gallon tank called Dangerous Reef, while Ray Bay features a variety of stingrays. Rainbow Rock features brightly colored fish native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Rio Amazon is a freshwater exhibit that features piranhas and other species from the Amazon Rain Forest. Many interactive and touch displays are located throughout the Aquarium. Dive shows and marine science presentations also take place throughout the day in the exhibition hall. Ripley's Aquarium is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $16.95 for ages 12 and older, $9.95 for ages 5 to 11, $3.95 for ages 2 to 4, and free for children under 2 years old. For more information, contact Ripley's Aquarium at (800) 734-8888.

Ripley's Haunted Adventure

Ripley's Haunted Adventure, located on North Ocean Boulevard is a scary tour of the old Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company. This company was managed by two men since 1891 until they mysteriously disappeared. The legend is that various disappearances and odd happenings in town occurred because the company was built over a cave called The Sink. The legend also states that many people in history entered the building and never came out. If you are brave enough to enter this mysterious building, Ripley's Haunted Adventure is waiting for you! For more information, contact Ripley's Haunted Adventure at (843) 916-8971.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum features a variety of exhibits that are everything that Ripley's is known for – bizarre, strange and odd. You have to see some of these exhibits to believe them! The museum is full of individual themed galleries featuring exhibits of illusions, animations, videos, effects and more. Located on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, Ripley's Believe It or Not! will amaze and entertain you. For more information, contact Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum at (843) 448-2331.

Myrtle Beach Factory Stores

If you enjoy outlet shopping, Myrtle Beach Factory Stores should be on your vacation to-do list! This large Tanger Outlet Mall is one of the largest outlet projects in the country, featuring more than 100 popular stores. Located on U.S. Highway 501 on the way into Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Factory Stores is home to stores like Banana Republic, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Nike, Gap, Perry Ellis, and many more! For more information or for a complete list of stores, contact Myrtle Beach Factory Stores at (843) 236-5100.

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