An A to Z of North Myrtle Beach

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A is for Animals — Lots of creatures to see and interact with in North Myrtle Beach. At Inlet Point Plantation Stables, you can take a one- or two-hour horseback ride on the beach. And TIGERS Preservation Station is an incredible animal conservation exhibit where you can get up close and personal with live tigers, apes and other animals.

B is for Barefoot Landing — With 100-plus stores and restaurants on all sides of a small lake,  Barefoot Landing has plenty to keep you busy with shopping and more.

C is for Catch — Deep-sea or inland, there's a lot to catch on a North Myrtle Beach fishing trip. Check out North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters for more information. 

D is for Daring — Dare to try one of the amazing adventure sports activities in North Myrtle Beach.  Myrtle Beach Parasailing offers exciting parasailing rides as well as banana boat rentals. Skydive Myrtle Beach will let you free-fall at 120 mph for over two miles above earth, then enjoy a 5-minute parachute ride with views of the North Myrtle Beach coastline..

E is for Entertainment — From the House of Blues to the Alabama Theater, there are plenty of entertainment options to be found.

F is for Families — Plenty of family attractions in North Myrtle Beach, including the O.D. Pavilion Amusement Park, an old-fashioned carnival experience with rides, games, food and more.

G is for Golf — There are so many golf courses to choose from around North Myrtle Beach, you won't know where to start. May we recommend Barefoot Resort & Golf's four spectacular courses?

H is for History — The North Myrtle Beach area is rich with history, from original Native American inhabitants to modern history. Learn all about it at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum.

I is for Idyll — You won't find a more idyllic vacation spot than North Myrtle Beach. From its tranquil beaches to its verdant Lowcountry landscape, this place is lovely.

J is for Jetties — The jetties of the Little River, accessed from North Myrtle Beach, are a hot spot for fishing for speckled trout.

K is for Kids — North Myrtle Beach has tons of opportunities for kids and their families to have fun, fun, fun. From carnivals to sandcastles, there's always something for kids here.

L is for Lunch — North Myrtle Beach is full of great restaurants, so you'll always be able to find a great lunch spot to fuel up for your other activities.

M is for Music — Find leading jazz, blues and gospel musicians performing great shows at  House of Blues.

N is for Nightlife — Among the many clubs and nightlife joints in North Myrtle Beach is Fat Harold's, the original dance club of The Shag.  

O is for Ocean — Whether you want to swim, jet-ski, parasail or just stroll on the beach, the beautiful Atlantic Ocean is what makes North Myrtle Beach such a draw.

P is for Putt-Putt — There are tons on miniature golf courses to choose form, with courses themed with dinosaurs, volcanoes, plane crashes, tropical islands and more.

Q is for Quaint — Several North Myrtle Beach neighborhoods, such as Cherry Grove, are the quaint and quiet alternative to the bustle of Myrtle Beach.

R is for River — The Intracoastal Waterway is a lovely river that parallels the coast along the Grand Strand, offering fishing, recreation and more.

S is for Sports — The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex hosts dozens of competitive events throughout the year, including the Dixie Softball World Series.

T is for Time — Take your time in exploring North Myrtle Beach and all it has to offer. You're on vacation — you have all the time in the world!

U is for Umbrellas — In the summer, the beach will be dotted with shady umbrellas, creating the perfect beachside paradise for you to relax.

V is for Vacation — Trust us, this is THE vacation spot you will remember for years to come. Relax, lay back and enjoy the precious luxury that is vacation time.

W is for Wine — Besides the dozens of restaurants with impeccable wine lists, don't miss The Wine Shoppe, which offers educational wine tastings with vintners and purveyors of fine wine, as well as hundreds of bottles to choose from, including some hard to find vintages.

X is for Xtras — Whether it's a charter fishing trip or an extreme sports adventure or a trip to a local amusement park, there are plenty of extras you can participate in around North Myrtle Beach.

Y is for Yummy — Ice cream parlors? Check. Bakeries? Check. Pie joints? Check. We've got you covered for yummy desserts.

Z is for ZiplineGo Ape is North Myrtle Beach's first zipline and treetop adventure course, including five ziplines, with two taking you across a 25-acre lake.

 

(Posted: 11/24/14)