Explore the gardens and riveting art scene in South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach
When thinking of Myrtle Beach, you probably imagine bustling boardwalks, white sandy beaches, golf, and a rich, exciting nightlife. While these are all true, the Grand Strand offers so much more with breathtaking nature, beautiful wildlife, and a vibrant art scene.
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BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Opening in 1932, Brookgreen Gardens has stood the test of time and continues to entertain tourists and locals alike, bringing in over a quarter of a million visitors a year. This extravagant nature experience was voted one of the Top 10 gardens to visit in the U.S. by TripAdvisor. While exploring, you can choose from a wide variety of activities and locations.
The garden hosts daily tours with the option to walk, ride in a Trekker, or cruise on a boat. Guests can marvel at the over 2,000 sculptures created by 430 artists while walking the grounds and botanical gardens.
MURRELLS INLET ECO-TOUR
It’s impossible to fully explore Myrtle Beach without taking to the water, and the Murrells Inlet Eco-Tour provides the best cruise tour experience.
After boarding the Explorer, guests will be taken on an adventure through Murrells Inlet. The expedition features narration from a naturalist specialist who will explain the local animals and environment while you observe.
While on the venture, guests can participate in a variety of activities, including holding and examining local crab species, observing a dredge located at the bottom of the creek, and exploring the beach during the walkabout, in which you can collect shells and take in the gorgeous environment.
MYRTLE BEACH ARTS & GALLERY TRAIL
The Grand Strand stretches over 60 miles on South Carolina’s coastline, with hundreds of art galleries, sculptures, and museums to visit along the way. However, this isn’t as overwhelming as it may seem at first. The city offers a free Trail Pass to help guide you along, making sure you reach every major attraction and exhibit. They also offer prizes and rewards for following the GPS and visiting locations.
Tours offer one of four trails to explore at a time, which span across 14 different communities. Regardless of which trail you choose to travel first, you’ll be guaranteed to see breathtaking artwork and the creativity of local artists. Myrtle Beach offers a vibrant art scene unlike anything else in the country.
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VISIT MYRTLE BEACH
- Maxwell Montague,
- (816) 608-3351,
- mmontague@mmgy.com,
- VisitMyrtleBeach.com/Groups
