Golf, sun and sand await! With more activities than you can experience in one trip, Myrtle Beach is a great family destination.
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Myrtle Beach, whose population of 26,000 explodes to about 350,000 in summer, is the center of activity on the Grand Strand. It is here that you will find amusement parks and other children's activities that make the area so popular with families, as well as most of the nightlife that keeps parents and teenagers happy.
Myrtle Beach alone accounts for almost half of the state's tourism revenue. The main attraction, of course, is the broad beach consisting of 60 miles of white sand, stretching from the North Carolina border south to Georgetown, with Myrtle Beach as the center. All along the strand you can enjoy shell hunting, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing, surfing, jogging, or just strolling on the beach. From morning till night, Myrtle Beach offers the best in entertainment and dining establishments.
The dining experience is not one to be overlooked. Myrtle Beach has close to 2,000 restaurants for every taste bud's need. There are delicious steakhouses, fantastic low-country cooking, plenty for the Italian lover, theme restaurants, and don't forget a fresh catch from the famous seafood restaurants. In peak season, it is a good idea to place your reservations in advance so you and your family are guaranteed a spot in this wonderful dining experience.
There's plenty to do in Myrtle Beach. Since the Myrtle Beach area has become such a hot spot for tourists, businesses have sprung up left and right over the past few years, including the Hard Rock Cafe and the NASCAR Speed Park. Myrtle Beach is also known as the Miniature Golf Capital of the World. After you've spent a day at the beach, head out to the Grand Strand and indulge in the area's never-ending list of things to do.
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