Attractions in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach is on the northern coast of South Carolina near the North Carolina state line. The greater Myrtle Beach community has been a family tourist attraction for decades. The area was originally inhabited by the Winyah and Waccamaw Indians. While Blackbeard's pirates visited the bays and inlets during the 1700s, most of the area remained uninhabited until 1900 when the first railroad connected North Myrtle Beach with its surrounding area. Development has increased rapidly since the 1980s, but many areas are still left to explore on foot.

Barefoot Landing

Stroll along the boardwalk overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, or around the 27-acre lake. There's something for everyone here. More than 100 retail shops and restaurants are arranged to resemble an old-time fishing village. Entertainment venues such as the Alabama Theater, House of Blues and Alligator Adventure make Barefoot Landing an all-day family fun destination.

Barefoot Landing
4898 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(800) 272-2320
www.barefootlanding.com/

Inlet Point Plantation Stables

The 4,000-acre plantation has 41 horses available to rent for a ride through a nature trail along the Intracoastal Waterway, or along a private beach. The rides range from one to two hours.

Inlet Point Plantation Stables
5800 Little River Neck Road
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-2989
www.inletpointplantation.com/

Cherry Grove Pier

The Cherry Grove Pier's tackle shop has bait and fishing supplies, including fishing poles available for rent. The 985-foot privately owned pier has the only two-story observation deck in the area.

Cherry Grove Pier
3500 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-1720
(843) 249-1625
www.cherrygrovepier.com/

Resources

North Myrtle Beach Chamber

Article Written By Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell is a North Carolina based writer. She received her bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro, and has taken master's level courses at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. With 10 years of professional writing experience, she has written on topics ranging from energy to entertainment, religion to travel. Her work has appeared on Eclecticcuts.com, CollegePress.com, as well as in regional print publications.

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