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North Myrtle Beach Family-Friendly Activities

North Myrtle Beach is a beautiful, serene city in South Carolina. It is a part of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile long string of Atlantic Beaches. On Main Street, you can find shops, restaurants, and bars all while heading to the beach. While there are plenty of opportunities for relaxing on the golf course or having dinner on the Intracoastal waterway, there are also many fun things to do with the family. Here are a few of our favorite North Myrtle Beach Attractions.

Alabama Theatre

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Located right outside of Barefoot Landing, Alabama Theatre is one of the Grand Strand’s favorite entertainment attractions. Enjoy an evening of singing, dancing, comedy and much more. The show changes every season so you never have to worry about seeing the same show if you are a frequent visitor. Visit year-round and experience their summer show or their Christmas show.

Website: alabama-theatre.com

Phone Number: (843) 342-2262

Address: 4750 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Alligator Adventure

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Alligator Adventure is a premier attraction that draws thousands to the multiplex of Barefoot Landing. Stare into the eyes of some of the world’s most intriguing and beautiful animals with tours and educational exhibits to reveal nature’s treasures along the way. Bring the family or take a field trip to one of the world’s largest reptile facilities, located in the heart of South Carolina’s coast!

Website: alligatoradventure.com

Phone Number: (843) 361-0789

Address: 4604 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Barefoot Landing

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Barefoot Landing has everything you could want in one location. In a relaxed setting of a beautiful landscape is the appearance of a fishing village. Take a stroll along the boardwalk and observe the surroundings of the huge lake. Not only are the surrounding views spectacular there is an abundance of shops, restaurants, high-level attractions, and entertainment. Perfect for a night out with the family.

Website: bflanding.com

Phone Number: (843) 272-8349

Address: 4898 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 2958

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH

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Broadway At The Beach offers everything you could ever want to do right here as visitors and locals alike revel in the features of the area. Hit up the IMAX Theater for a visually explosive film, do a little shopping then hit Hard Rock Cafe or Margaritaville for dinner and musical nostalgia. Stay a little while as Broadway at the Beach lights up and turns into Myrtle Beach’s own Sunset Boulevard, boasting all sorts of entertainment and nightlife at every seam. Enjoy Ripley’s Aquarium, Dave and Busters, or even the nostalgic Pavilion Amusement Park all located inside of Broadway.

Website: broadwayatthebeach.com

Phone Number: (843) 444-3200

Address: 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Cherry Grove Fishing Pier and Beach

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Visit the area’s only pier with a two-story observation deck, perfect for viewing the sea below! The Cherry Grove Pier has over 985 feet of fishing or family fun. On the pier, find a fully-equipped tackle shop that has all of your fishing needs and get daily or seasonal passes for continued access to the pier. Watching the sunset on the horizon is extra special when gazing at the sky from Cherry Grove Pier!

Website: cherrygrovepier.com

Phone Number: (843) 249-1625

Address: 3500 North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Go Ape Ziplining & Treetop Adventure

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If you are feeling a little adventurous, head on over to Go Ape. The course has 5 ziplines, several ropes courses, and even Tarzan swings. Everything is broken down by level making it the perfect activity for the whole family. Enjoy climbing in the treetops or flying through the sky on a 900-foot-long sip line over a small lake. After your adrenaline rush, go one of the many hike or nature walks connected to the area.

Website: GoApe

Phone Number: (800) 971 8271

Address: 150 Citizens Cir, Little River, SC 29566

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Calvin Gilmore’s latest production, Good Vibrations, is a stand-out virtual and musical tour of America’s popular tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The cast of the Carolina Opry transforms into our favorite musical standouts and perform the songs that we remember from “back in the day.” Also featuring the comedy acts of the past, Good Vibrations is just that, being full of energy and excitement to remind you of the timeless classics for a well-needed trip down memory lane!

Website: thecarolinaopry.com

Phone Number: (843) 913-4000

Address: 8901 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Miniature Golf

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Not only does North Myrtle and Myrtle Beach offer some of the best golf courses on the east coast, but they also have many great mini golf options too. Find whatever mini-golf course looks most interesting to and try it out. There are more than 50 mini-golf places scattered throughout North Myrtle and Myrtle Beach. From octopus and marine life inspired miniature golf courses to volcanoes and plane crashes, the family and kids will not be disappointed.

Pirates Voyage

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If it’s a rainy day, no worries check out this gem. Pirates Voyage is an action dinner theater presentation. Watch two pirate crews battle it out over the lost treasure of the Atlantic with high-flying action and heart-clutching drama. A fantastic score composed by Dolly Parton herself adds to the tremendous experience while amazing stunts and acrobatic flips and twists are done by pirate crews dueling in the air, on deck, and in the 15-foot lagoon built within the theater. Cheer as the show goes on and enjoy a full three-course dinner feast.

Website: piratesvoyage.com

Phone Number: (843) 497-9700

Address: 8901-B Highway 17 Business, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Shark Wake Park 843

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Jump, dive, and splash into your next family adventure at the Shark Wake Park. This adventurous park offers an outdoor water park with waterslides, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and so much more. This outdoor theme park will be the perfect thill for your family vacation. If the little ones are getting restless in the oceanfront condo, or in the lazy river, try out this gem to spice things up a bit.

Website: Shark Wake

Phone Number: (843) 399-9253

Address:150 Citizens Cir, Little River, SC 29566

The Skywheel

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This amazing attraction brings star gazing to another level…literally! The Skywheel allows you to travel 200 feet above sea level to engage the Atlantic Ocean in all of its vastness. Enclosed in climate-controlled, Swiss-manufactured gondolas, be in one of the only observatories of its kind in the United States. The Skywheel turns into an awesome LED display at night, creating a new attraction right on the oceanfront Myrtle Beach boardwalk and promenade.

Website: skywheel.com

Phone Number: (843) 839-9200

Address: 1110 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

The Track

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Enjoy a multi-level go-kart track while racing your family to the finish line. No worries about small kiddies, they can ride with an adult too. Enjoy other games like laser tag or mirror mazes located inside of the building. They also offer arcade games that the whole family will love, just a couple of streets over from ocean boulevard, right off of hwy 17.

Website: The Track

Phone Number: (843) 491-1732

Address:9589 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

T.I.G.E.R.S Preservation Station

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T.I.G.E.R.S. has appeared on programs such as The Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and NBC’s Tonight Show to inform millions of the importance of wildlife conservation. Catch live performances of these big cats in and around Myrtle Beach at various times of the year. For an exhilarating experience make sure to check out these locals and visitors’ top things to do.

Website: myrtlebeachsafari.com

Phone Number: (843) 361-4552

Address: PO Box 31210, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

No matter what you decide to do in North Myrtle Beach you are sure to have a blast. IF enjoying the beachfront is starting to get stale, check out a few additional places like the Family Kingdom for more kiddie rides and roller coasters. You could also spend a day on the water kayaking. Let us know if you checked out any of these places and how you liked them, and as always we are happy to have you in the beautiful North Myrtle Beach.