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Myrtle Beach Christmas/New Years

A December 2002 trip to Myrtle Beach by sustogner

Balcony Wave Photo - Peppertree By The Sea, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina More Photos
Quote: My family was at Myrtle Beach between Christmas and after New Years. We had a very enjoyable time. Because we there during the off season (not summer), there were no crowds and the highways were not crowded.

Myrtle Beach Christmas/New Years

Overview

Beach Photo - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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The sunsets and sunrises and the beach.

Quick Tips:

Bring a kite (do not forget the string) to fly on the beach. Also, bring a shovel and bucket to build a sand castle or sand shape.

Best Way To Get Around:

Best way to get around is in a car. There is ample parking wherever you would want to visit. There is public transportation (bus) if you would like to try that type of transportation. Taxis are available but could get expensive. Some of the places you could stay at will provide transportation to various entertainment.

Peppertree By The Sea

Hotel | "Peppertree by the Sea"

Balcony Wave Photo - Peppertree By The Sea, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Best Things Nearby:Ocean/beach.Best Things About the Resort:Ocean/beach.Resort Experience:It was on the ocean. We could watch the sun come up and the sun go down from our balcony. It was a quiet condo. They had warned us that there might be noise from remodeling they were doing, but we were not disturbed. It would have been nice to have two televisions - one was in the living room but we needed one in the bedroom. The ceilings were a little low. The condo was small but adequate. The beach was not crowded and the roads were easy to drive because we were there during the slow season. We enjoyed going to the local shows. There is a lot to see and do in this are...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 8, 2003

Peppertree By The Sea
305 S Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
(843) 249-3591

Sheraton Broadway Plantation Resort Villas

Hotel | "Sheraton's Broadway Plantation"

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Best Things Nearby:Myrtle Beach. Dixie Stampede Dinner/Show.Best Things About the Resort:It is new. It is beautifully decorated. The indoor and outdoor pool will make you want to come again.Resort Experience:It was perfect. A beautiful facility. The indoor/outdoor pool was the biggest I have very seen for a timeshare. They offered numerous daily activities. Perfect timeshare for a family of young children but also perfect for just two. They offered a shuttle service to all the local attractions. Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Activities: Excellent Am...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 4, 2003

Sheraton Broadway Plantation Resort Villas
3301 Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 916-8855

Harbour Lights Resort

Hotel | "Harbour Lights"

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Best Things Nearby:Near to everything. Best Things About the Resort:Seaside themed vacation villa. Situated along the peaceful Intracoastal Waterway.Resort Experience:Great golf and Myrtle Beach is close by. Myrtle Beach is packed with so many things to to - water parks, theme parks, speedways, outlet malls, theaters, entertainment, dining, beach - it is all here. Unit Type: 2 Bedroom Activities: Excellent Amenities: Excellent Unit Satisfaction: Excellent Family Friendliness: Excellen...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 5, 2003

Harbour Lights Resort
2690 HARBOUR LIGHTS DR
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
1-843-2364800

Shore Crest Vacation Villas

Hotel

Shore Crest Building Photo - Shore Crest Vacation Villas, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Best Things Nearby:The BEACH -- of course. Entertainment of all types close by.Best Things About the Resort:Indoor pool, sunsets, and sunrises viewed from balcony.Resort Experience:How pleasant it is to Wake up to the sound of ocean breezes and gulls with the Atlantic just steps outside the door. This luxurious resort is a tranquil, beautiful retreat where basking in the cool current of a winding lazy river is a treat indeed. Go work off last night's seafood feast in the exercise room. Enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool. And listen to music or watch tv on your own entertainment center. Check it all out at http://www.rci.com/RCIW_index/0,8781,,00.html?r...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 16, 2003

Shore Crest Vacation Villas
4708 South Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
(800) 456-CLUB

Giovanni's Italian Gourmet Cuisine

Restaurant

Future Celebrity Photo - Giovanni's Italian Gourmet Cuisine, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Fantastic delicious food. A favorite of locals and celebrities -- many signed photos on walls of visiting celebrities. Occasional impromptu performances by singing chef. Regional Italian preparations utilizing fresh whole fish, veal, and chicken. Expansive variety of hot and chilled appetizers. Lasagna, manicotti, and tortelloni are some of the many types of pasta offered. Also a daily selection of dessert.

Hours: 5pm to 10pm. Closed major holidays. Children's menu. Carry-out, cocktails, and lounge -- a la carte. (Please check out this information from a AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Giovanni's Italian Gourmet Cuisine
6401 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(843) 626-8996

NASCAR Café

Restaurant | "Gilley's"

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Children's menu, carry-out, cocktails, and lounge. Slow dance to a Mickey Gilley tune and feast on Tex-Mex favorites at the replica of the restaurant featured in the film Urban Cowboy. The movie's famed mechanical bull enjoys a prominent location behind the hostess stand.

Fajitas, burrios, chili with/without beans, and Texas barbecue are served in a fun, country-Western atmosphere. Memorabilia from Gilley's country music career decorates the dining room.

Parking on-site. Accepts AX,DS,MC,VI. Hours: 11am-10pm (open until 9pm in the winter).

Y'all come!!! (Please check out this information from a AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

NASCAR Café
1808 21st Ave North Extension
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
+1 843 946 7223

Dixie Stampede Dinner Show

Restaurant | "The Dixie Stampede Dinner Show"

Boot-Christmas Tree Photo - Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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This family-oriented experience combines entertainment with a four-course meal eaten with no silverware - soup, cornbread, cornish hen, apple popover, etc. A performance in the Dixie Belle Saloon precedes the arena event. The main show, which chronicles the North versus South rivalry, includes feats of horsemanship, special effects, and audience participation. Allow three hours minimum. Performances daily March-December, show times vary. (Please check out this information from an AAA tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 1, 2003

Dixie Stampede Dinner Show
8901 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(843) 497-9700

NASCAR Café

Restaurant | "NASCAR Cafe"

Starting Gate Photo - NASCAR Café, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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This is a great place to get a quick bite to eat before, after, or during a visit to the NASCAR Speedpark. Lots and lots of NASCAR memorabilia available to look at and purchase, including autographed drivers' suits and complete race cars and a small Hall of Fame, contribute to the NASCAR theme. The distinctly Southern menu is built around down-home dishes, sush as farm-raised catfish cut into strips, lightly dusted in seasoned cornmeal and friend golden brown. The gift shop was quite nice. Racing fans can sit in booths set up like pit areas to experience dining in a racetrack infield. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. Sun 11am-9pm. Summer Hours: Open until 11:30 pm, closed Christmas Day. (Pleas...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 1, 2003

NASCAR Café
1808 21st Ave North Extension
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
+1 843 946 7223

Hard Rock Cafe/Broadway at the Beach

Restaurant | "Hard Rock Cafe"

Motorcycle-Hard Rock Cafe Photo - Hard Rock Cafe/Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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All roads lead to ROCK! Established in London 1971. Authentic Hard Rock Cafe Merchandise, food, and beverages. Hard Rock Cafe is located in USA, Canada, and select International Locations (save 10% when AAA card is shown). The website is here.

At least stop by to see the pyramid shaped building and have your photo taken sitting on the motorcycle out front. (Please check out this information from a AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Hard Rock Cafe/Broadway at the Beach
1322 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 946-0007

NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach

Attraction | "NASCAR Speedpark"

Racing Photo - NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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A 26-acre family theme park with seven speed tracks offering racing experience for all ages. A rock climbing wall, two miniature golf courses and an arcade with simulator rides also are available. Allow at least one hour -- we were there all day, at least seven hours.

Open daily 10am-9pm Mar-Dec, Wed-Sun 10am-9pm Dec-Mar. Accepts AX, DS, MC, VI. Telephone: (843) 918-8725.(Please check out this information from an AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach
1820 21st Avenue North Extension
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 918-8725

Carolina Opry

Attraction | "The Carolina Opry"

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Presents family music and variety shows. Allow two hours minimum. Performances Monday - Saturday at 8pm, March - October, Monday - Saturday at 7pm, November - December; otherwise varies rest of year. Admission $26.95 students with ID $19, Ages 3-26 $14. Christmas specials November - December $24. Reservations are required. AX,CS,MC,VI. Call 843/238-8888 or 913-4000, or 800/843-6779. (Please check out this information from an AAA tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Carolina Opry
8901 Hwy17n
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 913-4000

Broadway at the Beach

Attraction

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A 350-acre shopping and entertainment experience featuring a park, a lake, night clubs, cinemas, restaurants and shops, as well as the IMAX Discovery Theater and the Palace Theatre. Celebrity Square, also in the complex, features sounds from beach and shag music to country and blues. Ribs and seafood are among the dishes served in the dining district that surrounds a 23 acre lake. (Please check out this information in an AAA tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 444-3200

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Attraction | "Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament"

Royalty Photo - Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Such a fantasy with such good food eaten with NO silverware: chicken, soup, bread, dessert, etc. Visitors dine in a European castle while watching an 11th-century royal tournament. The action includes jousting, horsemanship, and hand-to-hand combat. Allow three hours minimum.

Performance times may vary - daily at 6pm September - May, at 6:30 rest of year. Cards=AX,CB,DS,MC,VI. $36.95, ages 3-12 $19.95. All ages will enjoy a feast fit for a king as knights take you back to the time of honor, romance and bravery known as medieval times whilest you enjoy dinner watching the tournament. (Please check out this information from an AAA tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2904 Fantasy Way
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579
(800) 436-4386

Dixie Stampede

Attraction

Boot Mug Christmas Tree Photo - Dixie Stampede, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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This family-oriented experience combines entertainment with a four-course meal--cornish hens were yummy and the popovers were delicious. A performance by a singing cowboy on horseback (horse/cowboy climbed up and down steps to the balony area) in the Dixie Belle Salon precedes the arena event. The main show, which chronicles the North versus the South rivalry, includes feats of horsemanship, special effects, and audience participation. Allow at least three hours for this adventure. Kids of all ages (young to senior citizens) will enjoy this. (Please check out this information from a AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 1, 2003

Dixie Stampede
8901 Highway 17 North.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 497 6767

Ripley's Aquarium

Attraction | "Ripley's Aqurium"

Hologram and Mirmaid Photo - Ripley's Aquarium, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Visitors can walk through an underwater tunnel to view sharks, moray ells, poisonous lion fish, and a giant octopus. A touch tank displays horseshoe crabs, and a freshwater tank exhibits red-bellied piranhas. Hourly dive shows are presented. The aquarium also features interactive computer exhibits. A food court is available. Allow one hour and 30 minutes minimum. Daily 9am - 10pm. Mid-May through Labor Day, closing time varies rest of year. Cards - AX,Ds,Mc,Vi. Call 843/916-0888 or 800/734-8888. (Some of this information is from an AAA tourbook.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Ripley's Aquarium
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(800) 734-8888

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Attraction | "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum"

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Ripley's Believe It or NOT! Museum offers visitors more than 500 unusual and macabre exhibits, including shrunken heads, an elephant's foot humidor, and a graveyard of strange epitaphs. The Moving Theater Show is a simulator ride-style theater replete with 35-foot-wide screen ($6.50, two shows $9.75). Allow 30 minutes minimum. Open daily 10am-8pm. Cards: AX,DS,MC,VI. (843) 448-2331. (Please check out this information from an AAA Tourbook, like I did.)

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 2, 2003

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
901 N Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 448-2331

You'll Love Myrtle Beach!!!!!

Story/Tip

Sunrise Photo - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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If you love the beach (sunsets and sunrises), bargains, bogeys, and blues -- then you'll love Myrtle Beach. You'll love Barefoot Landing, with upscale factory outlet stores, broadwalk shops, waterfront dining, and great entertainment. Show up for live theater, from down-home country and comedy to the latest Off-Broadway tours. Make a splash with sprawling water parks and waterfront amuesement parts. Play golf at world-class courses. And enjoy a night on the town at the world-famous House of Blues, All-Star Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, and more.

About the Writer

sustogner

sustogner
Loveland, Ohio

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