South Carolina Captain Joshua Ward pioneered the popular rope hammock that is a favorite of those across the country who want to catch a nap under a shady tree. The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island has been carrying on the tradition of creating these hammocks by hand. Come in and get a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

If you're planning a multi-day stay in the Myrtle Beach area, make sure and take a day trip down to Conway. Pick up a map in the visitors center and set off on a walking tour of this beautiful and historic city. Make sure and swing by the Conway City Hall, which was designed by Robert Mills. This is the same man who designed the Washington Monument.

Before the Myrtle Beach area became a family-friendly beach destination, the local economy was driven by agriculture. Take a trip back to that period in time by visiting the L.W. Paul Living History Farm. This 17-acre farm gives visitors an idea of what it was like to live in the region between 1900 and 1955. Visitors can take part in farm activities such as plowing with mules, making lye soap and milking cows.

Once home to a church in the 1800s, The Parson’s Table is now a popular Myrtle Beach area restaurant specializing in Carolina cuisine such as shrimp and grits. The vast wine selection ensures you’ll have that perfect complement to a wonderful meal.

The Gullah Geechee culture dates back more than 200 years, when the Gullah people were the backbone of the rice and cotton industries that once dominated the Carolina slave coast. Today, with almost half a million descendants living between a 500-mile stretch from Jacksonville, N.C., to Jacksonville, Fla, their rich heritage and culture is celebrated at the Ultimate Gullah Culture and Gift Exchange. Stop in to learn more about their unique history and purchase items that are indicative of their culture.