For the past 2 years I’ve traveled up and down the Carolina Coast looking for great adventures, mysteries and memorable wildlife encounters. Here is a list of wonderful things – blessed my 4 years old – that you can do with your kids while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. All for under $10!
Fishermen unite at the outstanding Cherry Grove Pier, home to many record catches such as a 1780 lbs Tiger Shark and a 98 lbs Tarpon. Just bring your fishing talent as bait, tackle, and rods rentals are available at the pier shop. All day pass to the pier is $1.50 (free if you are lodged at the Prince Resort).
The fishing pier at Cherry Grove Beach
To get you started I’ve put together a nice Google Map with all the attractions.
Free things to do at Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing
• Splash around at the water fountain. Don’t be shy, join in the fun, just remember to bring extra clothes
Water splashing fun at Broadway at the Beach
• Jump, slide, crawl at the playground, most likely the most scenic in the Carolinas!
• Sprinkle more laughs at the fish and duck feeding stations
• See up-close Bengal, Siberian, Royal White Bengal and the super stars Golden Tabby tigers playing in an outdoor environment at the remarkable T.I.G.E.R.S Preservation Station inside Barefoot Landing
Museums and amusement parks
• Let your kids imagination flourish at CMSC featuring a USS Coast Guard boat, an authentic X-ray machine, diamond mining, a magical school bus and a pizza delivery truck ($7)
Come on board!
• Climb on baby elephants and zebras at Jungle Safari mini-golf! Oh yeah when you really feel like it put that ball into the hole… “I like to move it, move it” ($8 admission)
• Test your wits and navigation skills at the mind-boggling Mirror Maze inside the Barefoot Landing shopping and entertainment center($7.99 for all day pass)
• Race into space, play astronaut, build your own constellation and learn all there is to know about planets at Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach. Grownups can rock on at the cool laser shows featuring songs from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, The Beatles and more (admission is $8 adults and $4 kids 3 to 5)
I'm flying mom!
• Have a tea cup party ride at the nostalgic Pavilion at Broadway at the Beach ($3 per ride, less for bulk purchases)
Zoos, parks and historical sites
• Reward your nature loving spirit at Waccatee Zoo – The Beast Things to Do – featuring hundreds of exotic and wierd animals ($7)
• Visit the romantic Atalaya Castle inside the Huntington Beach State Park where the Wild Things Are! Beware of free roaming jaws snapping alligators! ($5 park admission, free entrance to Atalaya)
Mysterious Atalaya Tower
• Be amazed, awed and bewildered at Cape Fear Serpentarium in historic Wilmington NC home to the most venomous snakes in the world: bushmasters, Gaboon vipers, King cobras, Tropical rattlers and Fer-de-lance ($8, live feedings in the weekends at 3PM)
Enjoy your family vacation at the beautiful Carolina Coast!
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We were on vacation in Myrtle Beach and after a couple days of the Beach we started looking around for somthing different to do with the kids. My wife looked through one of those tourist guides and found Leaps N Bounce. There was a coupon in the back of the book that brought the price down like under $5 each child. This place was great. they had a big play area that was filled with those bounce houses and slides. They had a sitting area with concessions, video games and tables and chairs for the adults to hang out at. The staff was really friendly and the place was very clean. We had to drag our kids out of there even after we were there for at least 2 1/2 hours. I would recommend Leaps N Bounce to anyone with kids to try out on vacation. I left there with money in my pocket and my kids had a great time.
Hello!
Great tip, thanks for letting us know.
I’ll have to check it out myself next time we go to Myrtle Beach. My daughter loves this type of entertainment, there is a similar place close to where we live.
Elena
Ever been to georgetown, sc? Looks like you’ve been all around it by looking at your site. You should check us out. We’re a great city with something for everyone and not very far from alot of the places you have on this site. Not complaining just didn’t want you and your family to miss out.
http://www.visitgeorge.com
Thanks and Safe travels
Hello!
Thanks for stopping by. I passed through Georgetown many times on the way to Myrtle Beach. I know it’s a very historic place with lots of interesting stories. I plan to write about it this summer.
Meanwhile feel free to link to any of my posts describing the incredible attractions people can enjoy near Georgetown:
Brookgreen Gardens:
http://shoutaboutcarolina.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/brookgreen-gardens-outdoor-sculptures-myrtle-beach/
Huntington Beach:
http://shoutaboutcarolina.com/index.php/2008/10/huntington-state-park-cheap-myrtle-beach-attractions/
Atalaya Castle: http://shoutaboutcarolina.com/index.php/2008/10/atalaya-castle-huntington-myrtle-beach-cheap-fun-things-to-do/
Thanks!
Elena