Local History and Outdoor Parks

When you want to enjoy some screen-free family time, a day at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway is perfect. You can put your gadgets down and experience what life was like on a Horry County farm during the first half of the 20th century. Your family can learn how locals made lye soap, preserved vegetables, harvested tobacco, and milked cows as part of their daily routine. They offer free one-hour tours every Saturday.

Head over to the front of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to find the Apollo Moonprints in Cement. South Carolinian Charles Duke, the 10th and youngest man to walk on the moon, made these historic prints. He even wore his original moon boots to seal his place in history. It is the perfect spot to inspire your kids and remind them that their future has no limits.

When you need a break from the sand, visit Savannah’s Playground. This innovative, multi-acre park welcomes children of all ages and abilities to play together. You can explore a music park, an interactive playground, an early childhood zone, and an obstacle course complete with climbing bars and zip lines. You will also find a picnic area, a cool-off center, and a nearby pond filled with ducks and turtles. Best of all, admission is completely free.

Beach Thrills

The Player’s Choice Store and Arcade provides affordable family fun regardless of the weather. This family-owned gaming haven features a 25-cent, 1980s-style arcade that feels like a throwback time machine. You can browse, buy, and play through a massive selection of video games, movies, comics, and manga. You do not even need to buy special tokens to play because the classic machines just require quarters.

Take a trip to Family Kingdom Amusement Park on the Grand Strand. Admission to this classic seaside park is always free, meaning your group can stroll the grounds together without paying an entry fee. You can experience nearly 40 thrill rides and spinning attractions.

Treat your children to a playdate with imagination at the EdVenture Children’s Museum. You can explore interactive, kid-sized exhibits together, including a flight simulator, a grocery store, a dentist office, and an auto shop. New exhibits like Draw Alive and Maker’s Corner ensure that every visit brings something fresh and engaging.

Gather your crew and set sail on Blackbeard’s Pirate Cruise, where your kids can transform into real buccaneers. This high-seas adventure offers an unforgettable family experience filled with treasure maps, sword fights, water cannon battles, and sea shanty sing-alongs.

Sweet Treats

Bring your appetite to the Crazy Mason^® Milkshake Bar and satisfy your sweet tooth. These massive, over-the-top milkshakes feature playful names like Mint-to-Be and Thicker-than-a-Snicker. Each creation comes in a locally themed, 16-ounce souvenir jar that you can take home. After indulging, you can head back to the pool bar at our new Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort for a refreshing beverage.

You do not need a massive budget to enjoy incredible experiences along the Carolina Coast. These activities are just the beginning of what you can discover. Myrtle Beach offers endless opportunities to connect with your family and build priceless vacation memories together.