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MAY 25th – Memorial Day Cook Out – Sunday – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Pier26th – Memorial Day Service – Monday – 2:30 p.m. – Veterans Memorial

JUNE 12th, 19th, 26th – Movies After Dark – Thursdays – 9:00 p.m. – Martin Park

JULY 4th of July Celebration – Friday – 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. – Pier14th – Kids Fair – Monday – 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. – Fuller Park

10th, 17th, 24th, 31st – Movies After Dark – Thursdays – 9:00 p.m. – Martin Park

AUGUST 7th, 14th – Movies After Dark – Thursdays – 9:00 p.m. – Martin Park

11th – Beach Luau – Monday – 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.– On the beach

SEPTEMBER 13th – Skyhoundz Disc Contest – Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – Martin Field

20th – S. C. Sea Grant Beach Sweep – Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – Pier

OCTOBER 4th – Surfside Beach Family Festival – Saturday – 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. –

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MAY 25TH THROUGH AUGUST 31ST –Sunday Serenades – Sundays – 2:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. – Gazebo at Passive Park

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100. CO SushiThis buzzworthy new Viet-namese and sushi spot atThe Market Common fea-tures a hip atmosphere, aninnovative menu and greathappy hour deals at the bar.

99. Azalea Sands Golf ClubSure, the layout of this NorthMyrtle Beach golf course isnice, but its the new TheeKilted Caddy Club & Cafethat has made it a hot topicfor golfers. The service de-buts in June and will offer upyoung, kilted ladies as cad-dies for your round.

98. MargaritavilleWhether it’s the name, theentertaining atmosphere, thefood or the margaritas,surely there’s a reason thisBroadway at the Beachrestaurant has remained oneof the most in-demand spotsin town for many years.

97. GeorgetownHarborwalkThe harborwalk was literallyone of the hottest attractionslast year when a fire ravagedmany historic downtownbuildings. The city has nowbegun to recover nicely andthe waterfront once again hasplenty of great restaurants,shops and scenery.

96. Peaches CornerThere’s a reason this iconicdowntown restaurant hasstood the test of time, andit’s not just the location.There’s plenty of nostalgic

appeal here, but when youget down to it the burgers,footlongs and fries are actu-ally quite tasty.

95. North MyrtleBeach Park & Sports ComplexOpened in March, this newpark has tons of fields forbaseball, softball, soccer andlacrosse, but its the two greatdog parks and one of thearea’s coolest playgroundswhich visitors will really love.

94. Frank TheatresCineBowl & GrilleThe best reason to visit InletSquare Mall in Murrells Inletis this combination movietheater, bowling alley, arcadeand sports. A great spot forfamily fun or for spending arainy afternoon.

93. Hard Rock CafePopular due to its powerfulbrand name, this pyramid-shaped restaurant is morethan just a mecca of rock ‘n’roll paraphernalia. The staff isgreat, there’s live music allsummer and though it’s notcheap, the food is good.

92. Suck Bang Blow & The Beaver BarWhile these spots each havetheir own distinct personal-ity, they cater to much thesame crowd and combine to

hen it comes to finding things to do inMyrtle Beach during your vacation, the oldadage is true: The more things change themore they stay the same.

Even though the Grand Strand is a constantly-changinglandscape of new restaurants, hotels and attractions, you canalways count on enjoying the same sun, sand and family funthe area has always been known for.

While many of the tried and true top attractions don’tchange from year to year, there’s always some new and excit-ing things to try if you’re the adventurous type.

The idea behind this year’s guide was to create a list ofthe beach’s best places, recognizing both the established fa-vorites and the up-and-coming places around town to helpvisitors get the most out of their summer vacation.

By surveying users to the new GoToMyrtleBeach.com,about their favorite places and doing a little research to de-termine what users are searching for and clicking on whilemaking their travel plans for summer 2014 we’ve createdsomething we’re calling “The Hot 100 Heat Index”.

This list ranks the 100 hottest attractions in MyrtleBeach, taking into account who’s trending now, who’s builtthe biggest buzz for the season ahead and which places willbe the most popular for visitors this summer.

We’ve included a little of everything in this guide, fromthe best restaurants and shopping spots to the hottestnightlife, top golf courses and most exciting attractions.

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serve as the epicenter of BikeWeek each spring and fall. Ifyou’re a motorcycle rider,make sure to pay pilgrimageto one of these legendarybiker bars.

91. Fat Harold’s &Duck’s beach clubsAnother pair of bars whichmust be mentioned in thesame sentence. Fat Harold’sand Duck’s — along withNorth Myrtle Beach spots likeOD Lounge, Pirate’s Cove andSpanish Galleon — combineto create a unique culturewhere visitors can hop fromlounge to lounge all night,dancing the shag and enjoy-ing great Carolina BeachMusic bands.

90. Cancun LagoonThis mini golf course has 27holes with challenging lay-outs both inside and outsideof a huge Mayan temple. Per-fect for getting out of the

summer sun or playing whenthe weather is less than de-sirable.

89. OriginalPainter’s HomemadeIce CreamServing up cool treats inNorth Myrtle Beach since the1950s, this local landmark isproof that things don’t haveto change to stay hot. As pop-ular as ever, Painter’s servesup soft serve so well it hasbecome a family tradition formany.

88. Little Pigs BBQJust like all the area’s bestBBQ joints — Prosser’s, Big D’sand Radd Dew’s among them— Little Pigs looks like ahole-in-the-wall, but the foodis awesome. The main attrac-tion is pulled pork, succulentand chopped fresh, soaked inamazing BBQ sauce andserved with plenty of fixin’s.

87. Legends Golf & ResortWith three Scottish-inspiredcourses, Legends offers nicevariety with its Heathland,Moorland and Parkland

courses. Add in its HeritageClub in Murrells Inlet andOyster Bay in Ocean IsleBeach, N.C., and you’ve trulygot a great array of golf options.

85. 2001 NightclubThis legendary entertainment

complex, features multipleclubs and has been popularspot for visitors for more than30 years. Already known as agreat place for the oldercrowd to dance and enjoy livemusic, the club has recentlyopened an area called 2001MMI designed to appeal to ayounger audience.

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86. Shark Attack Adventure GolfThe beach’s only oceanfront mini golf course relieson great views and an animatronic shark show toovercome its “just OK” course layout. The Hammer-head Grill really adds to the experience with afford-able food and drinks, live music and a nice lawn area.

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84. RiozThis Brazilian Steakhouse offers an endless carousel ofsucculent steak, chicken andpork with waiters dressed asGauchos serving up primecuts from a meaty skewer.Add in a great salad bar,sides and desserts andyou’ve got one of the beach’sbest all-you-can-eat spots.

83. Huffman HelicoptersThis long-running attractionis still wowing visitors eachsummer with unique viewsof the beach from highabove the ground. Whetherit’s a quick jaunt for $20 orthe full Grand Strand tour fornearly $200, you’re sure toenjoy your time in the air.

82. River City CafeThis “burgers and beer” jointserves up quality Americanfood at affordable prices in afun and family-friendly at-mosphere where you canthrow your peanut shells onthe floor. A visitors’ favoritewith locations all over theGrand Strand, River City hasbeen noted by USA Today as“One of the best places tofeed the kids.”

81. La Belle Amie VineyardWhether you’re a wine snobor just looking for a fun, re-

laxing afternoon activity, thisdelightful winery is a greatplace to visit. Its summerslate of “mini-festivals” offerlive music in an awesomeoutdoor setting, vineyardtours, tastings and more.

80. Children’s Museum of S.C. One of the most educationalattractions for kids, this mu-seum allows little ones todig for fossils, learn aboutweather, explore electricityand much more. It’s also oneof the more affordablethings to do with the familyand is great for rainy days.

79. Landshark Bar & GrillKnown mostly for its affilia-tion to Jimmy Buffet and itslocation under the Skywheel,Landshark offers surprisinglygood seafood, sandwichesand service with less of await and a better view thanits more well-known sibling,Margaritaville.

78. I Love SugarThis mecca of sugary good-ness opened downtown in2012. Part candy store, partgift shop, its a great place tostop while “cruising the strip”to satisfy your sweet tooth orto grab a cool treat from theice cream counter and es-cape the hot summer sun. PAGE 6

77. Jack’s Surf Lessons & RentalsOne of the top-rated attrac-tions on TripAdvisor, this surfschool offers lessons for allages from a friendly and ex-perienced staff of instructors.Located near Springmaid Pier,its perfect for first-timers andalso offers board rentals forexperienced surfers.

76. Carolina Paddle CompanyIf surfing sounds a bit too ad-venturous, perhaps an serenestand-up paddleboarding ismore your speed. Based inthe Socastee area, CarolinaPaddle Co. offers guided toursof the area’s waterways viathese more stable boards.

75. Golden GriddlePancake HouseYou could easily slot in any of20 or so excellent breakfastspots here, but this NorthMyrtle Beach restaurant getsthe nod due to its reputationfor southern hospitality, af-fordable prices and qualitypancakes. It’s a family tradi-tion for many and alwaysrated among the beach’s best.

73. Crabby Mike’sOne of the few seafood buf-fets on the south end, thisSurfside Beach restaurantprides itself on going bigfrom it’s large interior andbountiful selection to hugecrab legs and succulentseafood. Consistently voted afavorite by many visitors.

72. Carolina RoadhouseThis classic meat-and-pota-toes restaurant was noted bymany in our survey as a

“must-try” spot. It’s a greatplace for families and favoriteof golfers looking for a steakor a hearty rack of ribs. Alsochosen by Golf Magazine as“Where to Eat With Your Bud-dies” in Myrtle Beach.

71. OD PavilionAmusement ParkThis oceanfront amusementpark in North Myrtle Beach ismore nostalgic than thrilling,but there’s still plenty of funto be had on its six-storyrollercoaster, restored antiqueFerris Wheel and kiddie rides.

70. Bummz Beach Cafe & BarThis shack doesn’t look likemuch inside, but it opens upto a backyard with an awe-some oceanfront view, a greatoutdoor bar and live musicstage. Doesn’t hurt thatBummz also has great burg-ers and a friendly staff.

69. The HammockShops VillageFilled with specialty shops,like the Christmas Mouse, TheFreckled Frog and the Origi-nal Pawleys Island HammockShop this quaint village issteeped in southern charm.Add in restaurants like Noshand BisQit and its an excel-lent stop for anyone visitingthe south end of town.

68. Pavilion Nostalgia ParkRevel in nostalgic family funat this Broadway park featur-ing restored rides from theformer Pavilion AmusementPark. an arcade and even theold park’s original germanpipe organ. Also new for thisseason is the 180-foot tallspinning “Rocket” ride.

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74. Encounters: UFO ExperienceIf exploring the unknown excites you, Encounters is yourtype of place. This UFO experience dissects the notionthat we are not alone in the universe, with more than200 artifacts and displays which celebrate everythingrelated to aliens. A must-see for true believers.

67. Myrtle Beach Zipline AdventuresIf you can put aside yourcherished memories of thePavilion long enough to ridethe zipline where it once sat,you’re bound to enjoy the ex-perience. Cruise through thesky at speeds up to 50 mph asyou glide across an ocean-front lot with a great view.

66. RevolutionsNightclubNot just for the hipsters andthe club kids, this Broadway-area dance spot caters toparty people of all ages witha huge multi-level dancefloorand music from across thedecades. Enjoy a smoke-freeatmosphere downstairs or geta little classy in the Z Barmartini bar upstairs.

65. Dragon’s Lair Mini GolfTopped with a huge anima-tronic dragon that talks andblows fireballs this medievalmini golf course featuressome challenging holes thatmake for a fun round. It’s sis-ter courses, Jurassic Golf, Capt.Hook’s Adventure Golf andJungle Safari Mini Golf arealso worth a try.

64. Giant CrabEven on a stretch of Restau-rant Row known for its large

seafood buffets, it’s hard toget much bigger than theGiant Crab. With more than170 items on its buffet, apasta bar, carving station, kid’sarea, dessert bar and Pirate’s Island Tavern withdrinks and cocktails, youlikely won’t find a better selection on the beach.

63. HydroFlyMyrtle Beach Island Adventure Watersports,located along the IntracoastalWaterway in Socastee, notonly offers visitors a chanceto try jetskiing and paddleboarding, but it also featuresflyboarding from HyrdoFlyMyrtle Beach. During this ex-perience riders strap them-selves onto a board with twolarge nozzles that pump hun-dreds of gallons of water outto propel you up to 20 feet inthe air for a one-of-a-kindride.

62. Myrtle Beachand HuntingtonBeach state parksWhile there’s not much newhere, the draw of the area’stwo state parks is clear — undeniable natural beauty.Whether it’s the pristinebeach, campground and walk-ing trails at Myrtle Beach orthe bird watching, wildlifeand Atalaya castle at Hunt-ington Beach, there’s plentyto explore at both spots.

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61. Gulfstream CafeIf you’re a sucker for a goodseafood spot on the ocean,this Garden City restaurantdefinitely fits the bill. Notedby visitors in The Sun News’“Best of the Beach” for itsbrunch, fine dining, early-birdspecial, view and romantic at-mosphere, it’s safe to say thiscafe has plenty going for it.

60. Sea Captain’sHouse RestaurantAs one of the most popularseafood spots in town, SeaCaptain’s is universally lovedby critics, locals and visitors.Lauded for its oceanfront lo-cation and attention to detailthe food’s is worth the priceof admission — from fresh-caught fish to its famous She-Crab soup.

58. Plantation Island ToursLocated at Tilghman’s Point, asecluded stretch of land nearLittle River, Plantation IslandTours offers visitors a varietyof ways to explore a 10,000

acre plantation. Visitors canchoose to travel by horseback,kayak, UTV or boat to take inthe pristine beaches and nat-ural beauty of this “best keptsecret” which includes FortRandall — a historic batterythat played a role in the CivilWar.

57. Lee’s Inlet KitchenThis Murrells Inlet restauranthas been serving up foodfrom the “Seafood Captial ofS.C.” for more than 65 years.Named a "Top 10 South Car-olina Seafood Restaurant" bySouthern Living Magazineand racking up local honorsfrom The Sun News, Beach TVand others, it’s hard to arguewith Lee’s proven greatness.

56. Downwind Sails WatersportsIn operation for more than 30years, this Myrtle Beach wa-tersports company has longbeen a visitors’ favorite, offer-ing both thrilling — jetskis,banana boats, parasailing —and relaxing — kayaks, sail-boats and catamaran tours.

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59. Hollywood Wax MuseumThough it won’t open until mid- to late June, it’s alreadybecome one of the most buzzed about places in townthanks to its stunning exterior featuring “The Great Apeof Myrtle Beach.” When complete it will feature morethan 80 celebrity wax figures, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrorsand the zombie-themed Outbreak: Dread The Undead.

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55. Broadway Louie’sSure, the fact that you canwatch a game on huge pro-jection screens and grab adrink while the kids play inan awesome arcade is nice,but what puts this Broadwayarea bar over the top is itsawesome karaoke stage show.

54. Wicked TunaEnjoy the laid-back water-front dining experience of theMurrells Inlet Marshwalk witha meal at its latest addition.Wicked Tuna features a greatmenu full of fresh-caughtseafood favorites, plus a fullsushi menu, steaks and more.

53. Jungle Lagoon Wild animals, waterfalls,caves and lagoons highlight

this 36-hole miniature golfcourse along Kings Highwayin Myrtle Beach. Fun andchallenging holes make thislong-running favorite worthvisiting time and time again.

52. Aspen GrilleFrom Chef Curry Martin’s ex-pertly-prepared Southern cui-sine to the classy interior andpenchant for live jazz music,this charming fine diningspot represents everything aMyrtle Beach restaurantshould be.

51. The BoweryThis classic honky tonk bar re-cently celebrated its 75thbirthday, further cementing itas a staple of downtown en-tertainment. Though the “8thWonder of The World” may not

be for everyone, if you’re thetype who can appreciate thecharm of cheap beer servedcold and hot live music this isa “must-see” spot.

49. Waccatee ZooThis unassuming attractiontucked into a waterfront cor-

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50. Dead Dog SaloonA favorite for locals and visitors, Dead Dog has everythingyou could want. There’s great food, indoor, outdoor andwaterfront dining and a great lineup of live music. ThisMurrells Inlet Marshwalk restaurant has bounced backfrom its 2012 fire bigger and better than ever.

48. Garden City PierHonored year after year in theannual “Best of The Beach”contest, this visitor’s favoriteis notable for its 24-hour fish-ing, gift shop, arcade and thelively crowds that dance tolive bands and sing karaokeat the pier’s bar throughoutthe summer.

47. Mt. AtlanticusMinotaur GoffThere are tons of spectacularminiature golf courses here,but none more over-the-topthan Mt. Atlanticus. With agreat location, awesomeviews via its tall treehousestructures, and an interesting,challenging layout, you can’ttop this mini golf spot.

46. Tidewater Plan-tation & Golf ClubNamed as Golf Digest’s “BestNew Public Golf Course” whenit was built in 1990 and onthe “America’s Top 100 Great-est Public Courses” list as re-cently as 2012, Tidewater isoften recognized as one ofthe area’s best courses. Andwith three holes — Nos. 3, 4and 12 — on our Dream 18

list of the area’s best golfholes, it’s clear that we agree.

45. Karma Teen NightlifeIts a scary thought for manyparents to let their teens sim-ply “run wild” in Myrtle Beach.Luckily, this fun and friendlyoceanfront club — one of thetop teen clubs on the Eastcoast — gives them a taste ofthe nightlife in safe environ-ment where they can danceand socialize without worry.

44. Myrtle BeachJetpack AdventuresExperience one of the area’snewest attractions as you

strap on a jetpack that pumpsout more than 1,000 gallonsof water per minute and pro-pels you up to 30 feet abovethe water. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind thrills of walking onwater, diving or just glidingand hovering over the lake atthe new North Myrtle BeachSports & Recreation Complex.

43. Pier 14Equally appealing to thosetrying to catch fish and thoselooking to eat fish, this pieroffers amazing seafood and agreat dining experience whilealso catering to visitors witha gift shop, bar area and awooden walkway for fishingor simply strolling to enjoygorgeous views of downtown.

41. The Sling Shot One of the most thrillingrides in town, the Sling Shotpropels riders more than 300feet into the sky at speeds upto 100 mph, bouncing up anddown, twisting and turning asa pair of cables brings themback to a stop.

40. Myrtle Beach National Golf ClubThis flagship golf club de-serves recognition for its vari-ety as much as its quality ofplay. It offers 54 holes acrossthe West, South Creek andKing’s North courses. All threeArnold Palmer-designedchampionship courses haveracked up numerous honorsand are a “must-play” for golflovers.

39. Big M & SunCruzcasino boatsNo matter which boat youchoose — either the Big MCasino Boat or SunCruz Aqua-sino — cruising from the LittleRiver Waterfront for anevening full of Vegas-stylegaming action is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike any-thing else on the Grand Strand.

42. Myrtle BeachSpeedwayIf you’re into fast fun,there’s tons to like aboutthe speedway. Not only canyou catch some great rac-ing action, but there’s alsoWheels of Destruction stuntshow, the NASCAR RacingExperience — where youcan drive a real stock car —and even concerts on itsbrand-new live music stage.

OnlineTake a look at what it’s liketo ride the NASCAR Experi-ence. Check out the videoat GoToMyrtleBeach.com

37. Tupelo Bay Golf CenterThis Garden City golf centerhas the full package when itcomes to golf for the wholefamily. There’s an executivecourse, a Par 3 “pitch andputt” course, driving range,mini golf, disc golf and eventhe brand-new Glo Golf,played a night with a glow-in-the-dark ball.

36. New SouthBreweryNoted by TripAdvisor as oneof the top brewery tours inthe U.S., beer lovers can’t gowrong with a trip to NewSouth. The tour each Tuesday

and Thursday features freesamples of all the company’sbrews and thanks to a “pintlaw” passed last June, theyalso now offer Draught Poursthree days a week.’

35. Myrtle WavesWhile the ocean is surely thebest way to get wet, the 1 million gallons of waterflowing through this 20-acrewater park might be a closesecond. Whether it’s thecurvy Turbo Twisters, pitchblack Night Flight or theArooba Tooba you can’t gowrong with a ride on theseslides.

34. Ocean Annie’sThe self-proclaimed “MostFamous Bar in Myrtle Beach”will mark its 30th anniver-sary this season with a sum-mer-long celebration of thefun that has made it a fa-vorite for visitors all theseyears — good music, greatpeople and lots of dancingon the enormous oceanfrontdeck.

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38. Gay Dolphin Gift CoveWhile not much has changed about this iconic gift shopover the years, that’s exactly the reason many of the visi-tors who come stop here year and after year. There’ssomething nostalgic and special about getting lost inthe trinkets and souvenirs of this classic gift cove.

33. Skydive Myrtle BeachThere are plenty of thrills onthe beach, but since thisNorth Myrtle Beach attractionopened in 2012 it’s quicklyjumped to the top of the listfor “scariest things to do inMyrtle Beach.” You won’t get abetter view of the coastlinethan while free falling out ofa plane from two miles high.

32. Alligator AdventureThough it’s known as the“Reptile Capital of the World”it’s not just gators and crocshere. From monkeys andtigers to bats and birdsthere’s plenty for your familyto enjoy at this mini-zoo atBarefoot Landing.

30. Palace TheatreEnjoy the spectacle of aVegas-style magic show Illu-sions of Magic with “America’sGot Talent” sharpshooter Ben

Blaque or revel in the classictunes and soulful singing ofthe Hot Jersey Nights showfeaturing the music ofFrankie Valli and The FourSeasons.

29. Banditos Mexican CantinaThe food is no slouch, but it’sthe oceanfront location thatputs this place over the top. It’seasy to get to since the board-walk has been extended andits back patio includes a out-door bar and a music stage.

28. Wild Water & WheelsSlides like the Sidewinder,Free Fall Cliff Dive and TheDark Hole as well as go-karts,mini golf and bumper boatsmean there’s plenty to dohere. A great, affordable wayto enjoy the waterpark is theLive After Five series whichfeatures live music and $9.95admission from 5-9 p.m. everyFriday all summer long.

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31. The Boathouse Waterway Bar & GrillThe buzz continues to build for this bar thanks to agreat location on the Intracoastal Waterway and alineup full of free live music. It’s backyard concert serieshas become the place to be for party people, filled withbikinis, boats and beer every Sunday afternoon all sum-mer long.

26. The MarketCommonEven with closure of storessuch as Tommy Bahama andColdwater Creek, this upscaleshopping complex continuesto draw visitors based on thestrength of additions like thenew CO Sushi restaurant,Stage Left Theatre Company,and lots of cool little shops inthe live-work townhomes.

25. The OriginalBenjamin’s Calabash SeafoodJumping into the top 25 bypopular demand — it waslisted as a favorite by tons ofour visitors — Original Ben-jamin’s features a nearly end-less buffet of seafood optionsincluding plenty fried upgolden brown in the distinc-tive Calabash style.

24. Crazy Sister MarinaIf nautical fun be something’ye wish, it doesn’t get betterthan this. There’s an unbeliev-able array of activities includ-ing fishing, parasailing,banana boats and paddleboarding, as well as kayak,jetski and boat rentals.There’s even unique experi-ences like dolphin tours andthe awesome Pirate Adven-tures tour for kids.

23. Angelo’s Steak & PastaWith a great family friendlyatmosphere, tons of pasta op-tions and “The Greatest

Steaks in the Universe” it’s nowonder Angelo’s has been afavorite for locals and visitorsfor more than 30 years.

22. Coastal Grand MallWhile the outlets may offer abetter bargain on the whole,when it comes to sheer shop-ping space you can’t beatCoastal Grand Mall’s 1 millionsquare feet of retail bliss.

21. Tanger OutletsWith locations on U.S. 501 inMyrtle Beach and on U.S. 17near Myrtle Beach Mall, thevariety of shopping options atTanger is seemingly endless.New additions for 2014 in-clude Express, Hot Topic, Direct Tools and more.

20. Frank’s Outback & BarOne of five Myrtle Beach at-tractions on AOL Travel’s “Top

Spring Things To Do” for 2014,this Pawleys Island restaurantoffers a fine dining experi-ence full of lowcountry cui-sine in a unique informal, yetclassy outdoor setting.

19. Pirate’s VoyageOne the most fiercest piratesto ever sail off the coast of theCarolinas, Captain Blackbeard,joins the cast of this dinnershow for 2014. Enjoy the feastas he and his quartermasterCalico Jack lead the Crimsonand Sapphire crews in battlewith high-flying aerials andaquatic excitement.

18. WonderworksWith more than 100 hand-ons exhibits and activities,

the “upside down house” atBroadway at the Beach pro-vides a great mix of learningand fun for the whole family.Great rainy-day activity!

17. LegendsIn ConcertThis year’s summer lineup atLegends In Concert show in-cludes a tribute to one of thetop ladies in country musictoday, Taylor Swift, as well asclassic favorites such asSteven Tyler, Madonna,Michael Jackson, Elvis Presleyand the Blues Brothers.

16. Broadway Grand Prix This recently reinvented rac-ing attraction (formerlyNASCAR Speedpark) featuresgo-kart tracks for all ages,mini golf, a huge arcade, thethrilling Skycoaster ride andmore. You can ask for muchmore — or faster — family fun.

15. Medieval TimesThere’s a reason this amazingdinner show is voted one ofthe best in Myrtle Beach yearafter year. From it’s high-en-ergy jousting, swordplay andstory to it’s hands-only feast,there’s no better way to expe-rience the 11th century.

14. Family KingdomThey just keep packing morefamily fun into this amuse-ment park. After adding fournew rides in 2013 — includinga new roller coaster — they’reat it again in 2014 with a pairof new kiddie rides trans-ported from the formerFreestyle Music Park.

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13. Alabama TheatreThe fabulous production andsinging of its flagship “ONE:The Show” are what this the-ater is known for, but don’toverlook the hilarious comedyof Grant Turner as Ricky Mokelor a lineup of guest concertswith some of the top names inclassic country, R&B and more.

12. Ripley’s AquariumThis aquarium features 350species of exotic underwateranimals. A great retreat fromthe hot summer sun and anawesome chance for kids tolearn and get hands-on withsome sea creatures.

11. The Dunes Golf & Beach ClubIt’s hard to argue with the ac-colades of a place ranked asthe top golf course in MyrtleBeach by Golf Digest, GolfMagazine and Golfweek. Builtby legendary designer RobertTrent Jones and opened in1949 this course and its fa-mous “Waterloo” Par 5 havebeen wowing golfers formore than 60 years.

10. T.I.G.E.R.S. WildEncounter TourEven though the $239 pricetag on touring this wild ani-mal preserve makes it beyondthe budget of many, it’s con-

sistently one of the top-ratedexperiences around. Luckily,visitors can also get a taste ofthe experience for free atBarefoot Landing’s T.I.G.E.R.S.Preservation Station.

8. House of BluesPlaying home to the area’s topconcerts, great food — espe-cially the Gospel Brunch — anoutdoor deck and a wide vari-ety of events, those looking forentertainment will find some-thing to enjoy it here.

7. The Carolina OpryAs the longest-running showaround, it’s hard to matchOpry’s staying power and it’sability to wow audiences withtop-notch talent, productionand variety with options likeGood Vibrations and LIGHT:Laser Light Extravaganza.

6. Brookgreen GardensWith largest and most com-

prehensive collection ofAmerican figurative sculpturein the U.S. set against a back-drop of amazing flora andfauna, this south end gardenis one of the most beautifuland popular attractions inMyrtle Beach.

5. Barefoot LandingFull of specialty stores, greatrestaurants, attractions andtwo of the area’s best enter-tainment venues — AlabamaTheatre and House of Blues —it’s a no-brainer to put thisNorth Myrtle Beach shoppingcomplex in the top 5.

4. Myrtle Beach PelicansEnjoy America’s pastime withgreat on-field action and tonsfor the kids to do at the ball-park. Great promotions likeThirsty Thursdays, on-fieldcatch and post-game fireworksmake for affordable family-friendly fun at its finest.

3. Myrtle BeachBoardwalkNothing else on this list hasdone as much to transformdowntown as the 1.4-mileboardwalk. Filled with shops,nightlife, restaurants andamazing oceanfront scenery ittruly represents the heart andsoul of Myrtle Beach.

2. Broadway at the BeachYou can’t beat this massiveentertainment complex that’sbeen voted S.C.’s #1 attractionmultiple times. Whether it’snightlife in Celebrity Square,unique shopping, greatrestaurants or top attractionsBroadway has it all.

1. The beach!This may be obvious, butthere’s no way to argue thatthe Grand Strand’s most no-table feature — its proximityto the Atlantic Ocean — isn’tworthy of the top spot. Fromfishing and watersports tosunbathing and beachcomb-ing, many of the area’ mostbeloved activities begin andend with the beach.

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9. Myrtle Beach SkywheelThis one-of-a-kind ride is as notable for its impact on theMyrtle Beach skyline — and it’s appearance in nearlyevery visitor’s social media photo stream — as it is forbeing a fun and interesting way to view downtown.

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