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on its own for walks and nature observations, but kids will especially love the special programs. "Bat Chat," "A Crabby Experience," and "Urban Sea Turtle" are some of the previously offered interactive events. Call ahead for current themes.

Carolina Safari Jeep Tour
Pick-up service from most hotels
843-497-5330
www.carolina safari.com

This safari excursion begins when a Jeep picks you up right at your hotel door, then whisks you away for a three-hour nature tour, where your guide will point out alligators, eagles, and storks in their own habitats. You can even hop out to get a closer look in some spots.

Hawaiian Rumble
3210 33rd Ave. S
843-272-7812

Though there are dozens of places to play mini golf in town, Hawaiian Rumble is most often rated the best. The centerpiece is a huge volcano, complete with smoke, that shoots realistic fire at intervals throughout your game.

Ripley's Haunted Adventure
915 N Ocean Blvd.
843-448-2331
www.ripleysaq uarium.com/other_attractions.p hp

Small children might find it too scary, but if you have school-aged kids who love monsters and the fun variety of chills, they'll appreciate this creepy haunted house with animated vampires and ghosts in a building purported to be an old casket company.

Alligator Adventure
4604 Hwy. 17 S
1-843-361-0789
www.alligatorad venture.com

One of the largest reptile facilities in the entire world, visitors here will see alligators; giant Galapagos tortoises; scads of frogs, snakes, and lizards; and even a few surprises, like cute river otters. Call ahead for feeding times and you might get to see the creatures have a snack.

The Palace Theatre
1420 Celebrity Circle
843-448-0588
www.palaceth eatremyrtlebeach.com

Located at Broadway at the Beach, the majestic theatre, featuring a gold-domed lobby and huge chandeliers, hosts large-scale family shows that are perfect when little ones are too beat to walk. Recent shows include Le Grand Cirque's acrobats from around the world. Call for current shows.

Myrtle Beach IMAX 3D Theatre
1195 Celebrity Circle
843-448-4629
www.imax3dmy rtlebeach.com

Kids will get a state-of-the-art movie experience when they put on their funny glasses and feel like they're right in the middle of the action. Movie selections are always topics kids love, like dinosaurs, undersea life, and wild animals. Call to see what's playing currently.

Leaps-N-Bounce
3236 Holmestown Rd. A
843-215-0819

Twos and threes will be particularly excited to encounter this big indoor play center filled with inflatable equipment they can bounce


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