Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach The main reason families flock to Myrtle Beach is to swim in the mild waves and play along the light brown sand. Some spots along the Carolina shore offer opportunities ... Read more » Monica Fecke / Getty Images

#2 TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark Home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Class A-Advanced affiliate for the Chicago Cubs, the TicketReturn.com Field was built in 1998 and brought baseball back to Myrtle Beach. Locals ... Read more » Charlie J / Flickr

#3 Mt. Atlanticus Miniature Golf Although Myrtle Beach is littered with plenty of miniature golf courses, travelers say the most popular is the Mt. Atlanticus Miniature Golf course. Like a real mountain, you'll find ... Read more » Mollyjo Gladwell / Flickr

#4 The Carolina Opry Since the Carolina Opry opened in 1986, it has remained one of the main facilities in Myrtle Beach for live music, with shows ranging from country to show tunes to ... Read more » Courtesy Calvin Gilmore Theater

#5 Myrtle Beach State Park South of the busy Myrtle Beach sands you can explore the maritime forest and rent a campsite for the night at Myrtle Beach State Park. Activities include nature trails, surf ... Read more » Myrtle Beach Area CVB

#6 Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach Located in the Broadway at the Beach complex, Ripley's Aquarium is one of the most popular aquariums in the country. The most noteworthy exhibit here is Dangerous Reef, a ... Read more » JillLang / Getty Images

#7 Alabama Theatre Before hitting it big, the country music band Alabama performed one of its most famous early shows at a venue in Myrtle Beach. In 1993, the band returned to the ... Read more » Courtesy Alabama Theatre

#8 Legends Golf Club Myrtle Beach is well-known for its range of golf options. The challenging (and pricey) Legends golf course is one of the best, according to recent visitors. It offers 54 holes ... Read more » Andrew F Kazmierski / Getty Images

#9 Broadway Grand Prix Formerly known as the NASCAR Speedpark, the Broadway Grand Prix offers seven different go-kart tracks for families looking for a little speed and competition. Tracks range from the Grand Prix ... Read more » Courtesy Broadway Grand Prix

#10 Family Kingdom Amusement Park A must for families who make the yearly visit to Myrtle Beach, the Family Kingdom Amusement Park sits beachside, offering panoramic views of the ocean and the Grand Strand from ... Read more » Sean Pavone / Getty Images

#11 Myrtle Waves Water Park The largest water park in South Carolina, Myrtle Waves features more than 30 slides and attractions — perfect for when the beach just won't do. Among its offerings, Myrtle ... Read more » Courtesy Myrtle Waves