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Lesser Known Myrtle Beach Attractions

Jan Slagell — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:29:53 +0000

To visit Myrtle Beach has many different meanings, depending on one’s interest. After all, as one of South Carolina’s many vacation locations, Myrtle Beach is probably best known for its surf, sand, shopping and entertainment venues. However, there are several other activities you may want to explore when you visit Myrtle Beach and its neighboring towns.

La Belle Amie Vineyard (Little River) – Sample the wines, taste gourmet foods and shop for unique and elegant gifts to commemorate your beach visit.
Brookgreen Gardens (Murrells Inlet) – Here you can see over 500 figurative sculptures located throughout 10 gardens, listen to the gurgling fountains in the accent pools, or go on a tour to learn about the flora and fauna.
Hopsewee Plantation (Georgetown)-A Low Country plantation home which has been around since the 1740s. It is furnished in 18^th and 19^th century antiques; on the grounds are 2 of the original slave cabins.
Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon Chapin Art Museum (Myrtle Beach)- This 1924 beach house now displays contemporary visual art, regional artwork, historical maps as well as offering a fine arts resource library.
Rice Museum (Georgetown) – One of the early leading crops in South Carolina was rice. Here you will find maps, artifacts, dioramas and other displays that tell the story. Nearby is the Brown’s Ferry Vessel, which is the oldest boat in North America.

Other great Myrtle Beach attractions and activities are the Georgetown Lighthouse, the Children’s Museum of SC, the Hobcaw Barony Visitor Center or taking some of the local tours.

J. Slagell

Beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina

Jan Slagell — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:10:39 +0000

If you are looking for a new place along the South Carolina coastline, then you can’t go wrong in spending some time in family –friendly areas like those near Beaufort, South Carolina. From beautiful beaches to bed and breakfast and a variety of “playgrounds” to historic plantations, Beaufort, SC has much to offer.

So, where should you begin enjoying your stay? So glad you asked. Perhaps one of the most frequented attractions is the Low Country Estuarium Coastal Learning Center. Here you will find many hands-on exhibits and displays that focus on the coastal regions of South Carolina—specifically the salt marshes, beaches and estuaries. If history excites you, then a day at Penn Center, actually located on nearby St. Helena Island, offers a plethora of opportunities for learning and genealogical research. The Penn Center includes the York W. Bailey Museum, the Education for Freedom exhibit, 4 galleries, assorted temporary exhibits and 18 structures related to the education of African-Americans.

For nature enthusiast, Hunting Island State Park is a must. Here you will find cabins, camping spots, picnic shelters, a variety of water activities, shopping venues, nature programs and much more. Other great Beaufort, South Carolina sites include the more than a century old Sheldon Church, the Chapel of Ease, the Beaufort Arsenal Museum and the Parris Island Museum Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

Janet Slagell

Southeast Staycation Ideas

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:42:54 +0000

It looks like many will be staying home this year for the 4th of July holiday weekend. If you still want to get out try something close to home like a Staycation. We have a great list of popular Staycations for places near you. For Georgia residents and those near GA consider a Georgia Staycation. For our NC folks look at these fun North Carolina Staycation ideas. And even though you’ll be disappointed to learn that South Carolina residents can’t get a special discount to Argentina there are still some great South Carolina Staycations near you.

You don’t have to skip your vacation this year. You can make up the difference in gas cost by skipping a meal out or not buying souvenirs. A few little cuts and you can still experience interesting and fun places near your home.