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September is here, which means fall is right around the corner! It’s time to start looking ahead to plan your 2024 autumn itinerary. While the beach is great to visit in the summer because of the nice rays and good weather, fall can even be nicer, with less heat and

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It may seem that a setting such as a noisy baseball game would be too much for a person with autism but there are ways to make it fun and manageable! The Pelicans Ballpark is the home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs

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I love taking guests to visit the Pine Lakes Country Club. Not only is it one of the most historic places in Myrtle Beach, it is also one of the most beautiful. We pull up to the original doors on the manicured circle in front of the building where the

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So you’ve checked the kids’ school schedule and see (with glee) that you have a long weekend you can turn into a getaway to Myrtle Beach. While there are oodles of family friendly things to see and do – and places to eat – that you can pack into more

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Myrtle Beach is proud to offer a range of sensory-friendly events year-round, courtesy of the Champion Autism Network. Simply present your Autism Travel Card (ATC) to enjoy reduced admission fees. There are so many activities your family will enjoy! Youth Fishing Rodeo September 28, 8:00 am Families are invited to

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When you enter Myrtle Beach’s Market Common District which is located just south of the airport, you do so by either Highway 17 Bypass or Highway 17 Business, better known as Kings Highway. Most likely when you do, you use Farrow Parkway that reaches end to end to both of

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The Grand Strand has a number of significant African American museums and historic sites, several of which are former plantations. They provide tours and convey a wealth of information regarding the Black history of this area. In addition to these exceptional locations, there are lesser-known sites that are worth a

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The Market Common in Myrtle Beach quickly became a favored residential, shopping, restaurant and entertainment destination after first opening in 2008. Ever expanding the Market Common continues to add new live music options, each with its own focus and audience. As is true with all live music venues, schedules and

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There are so many fun things to do in Myrtle Beach that it is impossible to narrow the list to just ten. But I’m an over-achiever, so I’m going with the lucky number 13!! This is my must-do list when company comes or when I just need a fun day

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In the shadow of the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, in the middle of Plyler Park, stands a beautiful bronze sculpture of a mermaid frolicking with two dolphins in the ocean called Goddess of the Sea, by the internationally renowned artist, Kristen Visbal. When the 12-foot, 1800-pound piece was dedicated at the

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I can’t get enough of Myrtle Beach history. While I don’t have every local history book ever published in my possession, I have a lot. These books, documentaries and historical markers are my primary sources of information. However, my favorite way to learn about Myrtle Beach’s past is listening to

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In the late 1980s, an archeological survey of what was then the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, now The Market Common District, revealed evidence of Early to Middle Woodland prehistoric campsites dating back 3000 years. We don’t know what happened to the inhabitants or who they were. From the clues

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Chicken Bog is a staple in South Carolina and is made with chicken, rice, smoked sausage, spices, and perhaps some secret ingredients based on whom you ask. It’s true comfort food and is often made for family gatherings and large events. It’s so popular here that there’s a festival named

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The Great Storm of 1822 wrought unprecedented damage to the Myrtle Beach area when its wind and waves pounded our coastline two centuries ago. In addition to the devastation left behind it also originated one of Myrtle Beach’s little-known legends that was popular in the early twentieth century. I was