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Back to School at the Beach: 2020 Myrtle Beach Enriching Family Vacations

With the 2020 school year kicking off in a bit of a different form this year, many families are finding themselves in a “virtual” spot this year. However, this makes it a great time to plan a quick getaway to the beach! Not only can your family continue any school commitments while at your Myrtle Beach resort, there are also many local enrichment options available so your children can learn outside of their virtual classroom as well. Plus, in the evenings and on the weekend your family can enjoy the white sandy beaches, with plenty of room for social distancing, and enjoy all the amenities your Myrtle Beach resort has to offer.

Free Myrtle Beach Area Learning Options

There are many free options in the Grand Strand area that provide learning opportunities for the whole family during your 2020 virtual school, beach vacation.

Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

• Location: South end of Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Visual arts
• Be sure to check out: Rotating special exhibits and open hours at their pottery studio

Horry County Museum

• Location: Conway
• Topic: Horry County history ranging from our local beaches to textiles to farms
• Be sure to check out: Their freshwater aquarium, which was featured on a national TV show

L.W. Paul Living History Farm

• Location: Conway
• Topic: Life on an Horry County farm in the early-1900’s
• Be sure to check out: Guided tours most Saturdays at 10 a.m.

SC Hall of Fame

• Location: Inside the Myrtle Beach Convention Center | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Honoring and recognizing local citizens
• Be sure to check out: The newest inductees’ display including Darius Rucker

South Carolina Maritime Museum

• Location: Front Street | Georgetown
• Topic: Maritime history including photographs, documents, artifacts and more
• Be sure to check out: Fresnel lens of the old North Island Lighthouse

Warbird Park

• Location: The Market Common | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Fighter aircraft and Myrtle Beach Air Force Base history
• Be sure to check out: A-10 “Warthog” plane on display

Low-Cost Educational Opportunities on the Grand Strand

Alligator Adventure

• Location: Barefoot Landing | North Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Reptiles
• Be sure to check out: Utan, King of the Crocs and seasonal live feeding shows

Brookgreen Gardens

• Location: Murrells Inlet
• Topic: History, gardens and zoo
• Be sure to check out: Zookeeper for a day program

Dolphin and Kayaking Eco-Tours

• Location: Various (largely in the Little River area / Murrells Inlet areas and south)
• Topic: Ecosystem and aquatic life
• Be sure to check out: Ones that cover history and/or explain the local ecosystem  

EdVenture Children's Museum

• Location: The Market Common | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Children’s museum
• Be sure to check out: Space Climber with interactive STEM features

Huntington Beach State Park

• Location: Murrells Inlet
• Topic: Outdoor conservation and education
• Be sure to check out: The National Historic Landmark Atalaya and wildlife located along the causeway

Myrtle Beach State Park

• Location: South End of Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Outdoor conservation and education
• Be sure to check out: Education Center with interactive natural history displays and the chance to earn patches through Habitat Heroes and Help Sea Turtles

North Myrtle Beach Historical Museum

• Location: North Myrtle Beach
• Topic: History of the North Myrtle Beach area including Cherry Grove, Windy Hill and Little River
• Be sure to check out: The Grand Prix II vintage jukebox

Ripley's Aquarium

• Location: Broadway at the Beach | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Aquatic animals and sea life
• Be sure to check out: The new Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse

Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

• Location: Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Odd and interesting facts and record-setters
• Be sure to check out: The world’s tallest man

Thompson Farm & Nursery

• Location: Conway
• Topic: Agriculture
• Be sure to check out: SC Farm History Tour (by appointment)

Wheels of Yesteryear

• Location: Off Hwy 501 | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Muscle and classic cars
• Be sure to check out: “Dukes of Hazzard” General Lee Replica

WonderWorks

• Location: Broadway at the Beach | Myrtle Beach
• Topic: Amusement park for the mind
• Be sure to check out: Space Discovery Zone

Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for your 2020-2021 school year family vacation! Enjoy some time at the beach, splashing in the ocean, enjoying great local dining, all while experiencing local history, learning about wildlife and so many more enriching opportunities. Make this a school year to remember!

Planning a road trip to Myrtle Beach? Check out our Road Trip Guide here!

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