by M.R.

Created on: February 16, 2009   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Where else can you find alligators and medieval quests? Beaches and baby tigers? Boat rides and mirror mazes and NASCAR? Myrtle Beach is the place to be if you want to thrill the kids . . . and the rest of the family, too. Check out this list of famly-friendly adventures; it includes something for everyone, from the nature explorer to the magic fan to the athlete.

Alligator Adventure Hwy 17 at Barefoot Landing North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 361-0789 http://www.alligatoradventure.com/

The whole family will enjoy the alligators, snakes, bears, exotic birds and other animals at Alligator Adventure. Experience live feeding shows, and even the chance to hold a baby alligator or a python. Friendly, expert staff members take the time to interact with children and teach them more about the animals. Check the web site for admission deals.

Barefoot Landing 4898 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 272-8349 http://barefootlanding.com/

For shopping, dining, walking along the boardwalk, or sitting by the lake, spend some time exploring Barefoot Landing with your children. Babies can ride along in the stroller while you window shop, and children of all ages will delight in the wildlife at home here. Several of the key attractions for young children highlighted here are part of this collection of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Broadway at the Beach 1325 Celebrity Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 843-444-3200

You'll find restaurants, an IMAX theater, even fish to feed and boats to ride at this collection of shops, restaurants, and more attractions than you can do in one visit. This is the place to be in Myrtle Beach; little ones will enjoy exploring more in the daytime when it's less crowded while parents can scope out which attractions will be the next to try.

Brookgreen Gardens 1931 Brookgreen Drive Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843-235-6000 800-849-1931 http://www.brookgreen.org/

A gorgeous place to visit as a family, from the sculpture garden to the live oak garden to the Garden Room for Children. Check out Mother Nature's Caf and Meet the Animals, which are specifically for children, and stay for lunch with a picnic or in several child-friendly restaurants. Year round, this is sure to be a hit with toddlers and preschoolers who like to explore.

Captain Hook's Adventure Golf 2205 North King's Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 843-913-7851

Tell your children the story of Peter Pan (again) before you go as the course features scenes from the story within two smaller courses:

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