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Unique Things to Do in Myrtle Beach

While sitting in the sand and enjoying the waves is unquestionably on the top of everyone’s list that vacations on the Grand Strand, there are tons of unique things to do in Myrtle Beach that will attract all ages.

Plus, guests staying at one of our Vacation Myrtle Beach resorts will enjoy discounts to many attractions, restaurants, and shops in the area with their very own Myrtle Beach discount card!

From surf camps to penguin meet-and-greets, these are the hidden gems and the most unique things to do in Myrtle Beach:

1. Feast on a four-course meal while knights duel for your entertainment at Medieval Times
2. Lay on a bed of nails, withstand hurricane-force winds, and experience a 6D adventure at WonderWorks
3. Kayak through some of the most isolated areas of the Grand Strand
4. Swim with the rays or meet a penguin at Ripley’s Aquarium
5. Go horseback riding on the beach with Inlet Point Plantation
6. Schedule a shark tooth hunting excursion with Fossils Forever Shark Tooth Adventures
7. Learn to surf during your beach vacation with Kokopelli Surf Camp
8. Go wake boarding, knee boarding, water skiing, and more at Shark Wake Park 843 or play on the floating obstacle course
9. Savor an authentic Brazilian Churrascaria dining experience at Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse where Gauchos come to your table with different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry
10. Visit the The Bowery, the home of famous country band Alabama, for food and drinks by the sea
11. Shop at the Gay Dolphin Gift Cove, Myrtle Beach’s oldest and largest gift shop, for knick knacks, souvenirs, apparel, and jewerly
12. Take a ride on the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, one of the tallest observation wheels on the east coast, for incredible oceanfront views
13. Sip cold brews at one of many local microbreweries
14. Or visit a local winery for live tunes and drinks
15. See the beautiful sculptures, flowers, and lowcountry critters at Brookgreen Gardens
16. Take a helicopter ride around Myrtle Beach for breathtaking views
17. Touch a real live alligator or slithering snake at Alligator Adventure
18. Journey through the Waccamaw River with a nature and wildlife tour with Waccamaw River Tours
19. Shop at the local shops and retailers in historic downtown Conway
20. Satisfy your sweet tooth with one-of-a-kind donuts at Duck Donuts
21. Dine, listen to live tunes, and stroll along the picturesque MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet
22. Experience what life was like on a farm in early-1900s Horry County at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm
23. Enjoy thrills and games at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach’s seaside amusement park
24. Find a seat at the bar at the historic Peaches Corner for a burger, hot dog, and ice cream
25. Head to O.D. Pavilion Amusement Park, North Myrtle Beach’s oceanfront amusement park
26. Explore the art galleries and exhibits at Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
27. Pick from dozens of unique Myrtle Beach miniature golf courses for friendly family competition
28. Head to Ripley’s Moving Theater for a movie and thrill ride experience unlike any other
29. Take a pic with a tiger cub at T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station at Barefoot Landing
30. See historic fighter aircraft on display at Warbird Park, just outside The Market Common
31. Enjoy a hot dog and post-game fireworks at a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball game
32. Play on retro pinball machines, dating as far back as the 1970s, at the Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum
33. Kids will love the interactive science and aviation exhibits at EdVenture Myrtle Beach
34. Find your way out of an escape room
35. See some of the coolest vintage hot rods and automobiles at Wheels of Yesteryear
36. Toss an axe and have a brew at an axe throwing hall
37. Hang on to the edge of your seat aboard the heart-pounding Beach Rider Jet Boat at Broadway at the Beach
38. Take a fishing charter out to sea for a deep sea fishing excursion
39. Schedule a scuba diving tour of a post-Civil War wreck or alongside barracuda with Coastal Scuba
40. Reserve your table for a fondue dinner at The Melting Pot
41. Pose next to your favorite celebrity at the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center
42. Paint a project that you get to take home at Board & Brush in North Myrtle Beach
43. Test your luck aboard South Carolina’s only casino, The Big “M” Casino, with table games, and a buffet
44. Go shagging on the weekend at one of the many restaurants and clubs on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach
45. Leave your ego at the door at Dick’s Last Resort, a truly unique dining experience
46. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway on the Barefoot Queen
47. Travel at speeds of over 120 miles per hour on the Sling Shot Thrill Ride, located just steps from the ocean
48. Step inside Atalaya Castle, built in 1931 and a former winter home, at Huntington Beach State Park
49. Visit Legends in Concert for incredible impersonation performances of popular singers and artists from the past to the present

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