by Lynette Crawford

Created on: February 13, 2009   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with over sixty miles of beautiful, sandy beaches is truly the "Grand Strand" of the East Coast. It is a memory in the making' family getaway for a fun kid friendly vacation. A visit to Myrtle Beach is sure to bring loads of South Carolina smiles to all your family's faces. On this pristine stretch of beach, your family will find so much to do - you'll have to be careful not to spend all of your time deciding. Here is a sampling of the Myrtle Beach activities that your kid's will love.

The Beach: There is plenty of room for a family to spread out and enjoy this sixty mile stretch of glorious beach. Take a picnic onto the beach, then enjoy swimming, wave riding, boogie boarding, skim boarding, shell collecting, kite flying and of course, sand castle building(the hard packed Myrtle Beach sand makes a great foundation)! Don't forget to take lots of pictures. Free.

Your Resort or Hotel : Check your resort for enjoyable entertainment. Most have indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds and some even have a lazy river. Free. Lots have special activities for children of all ages including the littlest guest for a nominal fee.

Broadway at the Beach: (www.broadwayatthebeach.com ) 1-800-FUN-INMB (386-4662) @ 1325 Celebrity Circle (U.S. Highway 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North). Broadway at the Beach is a 350 acre complex of shops, dining and entertainment, but more than that it is a plethora of kid friendly activities including the following 9 kid favorites:

Pavilion Nostalgia Park: (www.pavilionnostalgiapark.com) (843) 913-9400. Corndogs funnel cakes, carnival games, and kiddie rides galore. Relive highlights of the famous Myrtle Beach Pavilion on the 1912 Carousel and the classic boat ride. Tickets are $3 each.

Ripley's Aquarium: (www.ripleysaquarium.com) (843) 916-0888. Voted the best aquarium in the southeast by Trip Advisor. Travel through Dangerous Reef surrounded by sharks, pet the rays at Ray Bay, hold a horseshoe crab at The Sea for Yourself Discovery Center, and get your picture taken with Sharkee. Adults (over 12) $18.99, Children (6-11) $9.99, Children (2-5) $3.99

Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf :(843) 913-9301. Watch out for the fire-breathing dragon and enjoy mini-golf in a medieval setting. Fun for all! 18 holes $7.50, children 2 and under play free.

La Grande Cirque at the Palace Theatre: (www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com) (800) 905-4228 (toll-free). From the youngest to the oldest, your family will love this live show, filled with world

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