Hi
everybody, it's Kathleen "Kathy" Drevik of Knoxville, TN doing a
quick post about a much maligned and underrated vacation destination of the
Southeast. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Long derided as "The Redneck
Riviera" Myrtle Beach can actually be a great destination for a family
vacation. The trick is to know where to stay and what to see.
First, Go
with a private residence rental. Many hotels in the Myrtle Beach area are long
in the tooth, and because their owners often use these private residences, they
are (mostly) in better shape. You can find a week long rental of a private
beachfront condo for the same price or lower than a local hotel. You get the
added benefit of having a full kitchen, saving your family lots of money on
lunch and breakfasts, allowing you to splurge on dinner.
Second, you’ll
want to seek out attractions that are a bit off the beaten path. Here are some
of my favorites:
This is a
must see if you are bringing the kids along. The farm is a bit off the beaten
path, but it gives kids a chance to see and sometimes interact with a large
variety of animal species. It doesn’t hurt that the kids will be tuckered out
after all the walking around and the excitement of feeding the animals. That
attraction is priced very family friendly and there are plenty of shady places
to rest.
This
is a place for young and old alike. You’ve got a huge variety of boutiques and
stores along with min-golf, an IMAX, and a Ripley’s Aquarium for the young
ones.
3. BrookgreenGardens
These gardens feature some of the best
displays in the Southeast along with a great venue for special events such as
concerts and picnics. They are open from dawn to dusk and sometimes they stay
open in the evening for special events. Check out their website for more information.
These are
just some of the attractions that can be found off the beaten path in Myrtle
Beach. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
~Kathleen “Kathy”
Drevik Knoxville
