WonderWorks Myrtle Beach Combines Education with Entertainment

WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is an all-new attraction located at Broadway at the Beach. Known as an "amusement park for the mind," WonderWorks combines education with entertainment. With over 100 interactive attractions located in a massive 50,000 square-foot building, attendees of all ages enjoy the mind-stimulating, hands-on exhibits. Plus, the WonderWorks building is an attraction in and of itself as its dramatic exterior features a classically designed building that appears to have landed upside down.

I entered the museum through an Inversion Tunnel, which makes you feel like you are defying gravity, and on the other side discovered a plethora of engaging attractions. The Xtreme 360 Bikes are a popular attraction, as visitors pedal their way on these tandem bikes as they try to generate enough power to complete a full loop over the top and back to its original position. I tried it myself and it was the highlight of my day. A few of my other favorites were the Wonder Simulators, where I got to design my own 360 degree virtual roller coaster; the Space Zone, where I was in control of landing a NASA space shuttle; and the Mindball Challenge, where participants use their own brain waves to move a ball across the table to the opposing side. Some other favorite elements were the bed of nails, bubble lab, hurricane shack, and Fun with Light and Sound Zone, where I danced on a floor piano, created shadow impressions and played virtual air hockey. WonderWorks also features a three story black-light rope obstacle course that I climbed and conquered at the end of my adventure.

The WonderWorks attraction is home to a café and bar on Lake Broadway, serving pizza, sandwiches, salads and other light fare. I had received a discount with my WonderWorks ticket and grabbed a bite to eat after I had tried all of the interactive attractions housed inside the upside-down building that is WonderWorks. You can add even more fun to your day by visiting Soar and Explore, located right next door. It is home to a zipline adventure and ropes challenge course.

Family-Friendly Adventure Awaits at Soar and Explore Myrtle Beach

For a family-friendly adventure, look no further than Soar and Explore, located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. This attraction features two outdoor adventures – a Ropes Challenge Course and a Zipline – that take family fun to new heights.

The Ropes Challenge Course is the only ropes course in Myrtle Beach. It features a pirate theme, over 3,000 ropes and 33 different challenges and obstacles, including a tremor bridge, tight rope walk, ladders, swinging stairs and it extends out over Lake Broadway. The course lets you test your strength and skills as you climb your way to 40 feet in the air. Plus, the higher you get the more difficult the course becomes. Families enjoy the competition the course offers as well as the accomplishment one feels at the end of the course. Kids were proudly displaying their “I Did the Ropes Challenge” sticker during my visit. Note – The Ropes Challenge Course is very safe as all participants are harnessed in and attached to a security rope.

The Zipline Adventure gives guests a spectacular ride over Lake Broadway. After being attached to a safety harness and climbing a set of stairs, I launched from a platform and soared over Lake Broadway at 50 feet in the air. The zipline is 500 feet both ways, so you get to experience a total of 1,000 feet of zipline. As I glided through the air, I thought “I want to do this again!”

Soar and Explore Myrtle Beach is the place to go to swing, soar and climb your way to family fun. WonderWorks is located right next door too, so you can make an afternoon of it!

Schooner II Resort Boasts Great Location and Modern Conveniences

The Schooner II Resort in Myrtle Beach is located on Ocean Boulevard, with convenient access to Myrtle Beach attractions, dining and shopping. The resort is a smaller facility but offers amenities such as a fitness center with ocean views, a top-notch racquetball court, guest laundry, a large sundeck, outdoor pool, spa tub, sauna and a lovely beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean, along with a nice green space surrounding the pool area. The pools and sundeck were recently resurfaced, and were very clean during my visit. The resort also offers children’s activities, seasonally, to keep the kids entertained during their stay.

Rooms at the Schooner II Resort Myrtle Beach come in one or two bedroom varieties. The units are nicely decorated and feature fully equipped kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator, microwave and granite countertops. The one bedroom suites are furnished with a king bed plus a separate alcove with bunk beds, while the two bedroom suites feature a king bed in the master bedroom, with two twin beds in the additional bedroom. Both units are equipped with FREE wireless internet, flat screens TVS and DVD players and sofa sleepers in the living rooms, as well as private balconies with ocean views. The two bedroom units are located in the middle section of the building and therefore boast the best views.  The property does not have daily housekeeping service but does offer a towel exchange.

Choose the Schooner II Beach Resort for a great location and excellent ocean access.

Captains Quarters Resort Myrtle Beach a Top Choice for Families

Captains Quarters is a family-friendly oceanfront resort located on Myrtle Beach’s famous Ocean Boulevard. The property boasts a plethora of amenities and has a great location right on the famous beaches of the Grand Strand.

There is a lot to see and do at Captains Quarters, as they feature 15 water attractions including an indoor pool, three outdoor pools plus the Ship Wreck Lagoon Water attraction, six whirlpools, indoor and outdoor lazy rivers, kiddie pools and large pool decks great for soaking up the sun. The pool deck is also home to the Soggy Dollar Pool Bar, which serves light fare and refreshing drinks. The Ship Wreck Lagoon Water Park is a highlight of this resort, as it features cannons that spray water and waterfall mushrooms, along with pirate ships for the kids to play around. During my visit, the kids couldn’t get enough of this unique attraction. On top of all of the aquatic attractions at Captains Quarters Myrtle Beach, they are also home to Level 6 Bowling and Entertainment Center. The area has a full-size bowling center with 20 lanes, arcade and lounge so you really never have to leave the resort to enjoy a fun-filled Myrtle Beach vacation. Plus, Vista Nine, the resort’s oceanfront restaurant serves breakfast in the morning, from 7am-11am, and the resort is also equipped with a Fitness Center, open 6am-10pm, along with a guest laundry.

Accommodations at the resort vary from oceanfront, to ocean view, to angle oceanview to efficiency. Each of the rooms vary in layout and design, but they all were very clean and spacious. I stayed in an Angled Oceanfront Suite, which featured a double bed and a flat screen television in the bedroom, a separate living room with a king bed, double sleeper sofa, and flat screen television. The suite was also equipped with one bath with hair dryer, granite counters and upgraded tile, as well as a kitchen with full size refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster, coffee maker, and basic cookware and dinnerware. FREE wireless internet is also included with all rooms.

The Captains Quarters Resort Myrtle Beach hosts activities and events for guests too, including Dive-In Movie Nights, daily children’s activities and a Saturday night hula show starring Chief Kamu. Be on the lookout for Salty the Shark too, as he and his mascot friends host a poolside parade every Tuesday and Thursday (seasonally).

Beach Cove Resort Provides Tropical Adventure in Heart of the Grand Strand

Beach Cove Resort in North Myrtle Beach is an all oceanfront property, with a fantastic location on the Grand Strand offering secluded access to the Atlantic Ocean beachfront yet still just minutes from exciting attractions like Barefoot Landing.

The resort also features a variety of fantastic amenities, including aquatic elements like an oceanfront pool deck with four outdoor pools, three outdoor hot tubs, kiddie pool with water features, and indoor pool and hot tub and a 350’ lazy river. Beach Cove Myrtle Beach is also home to Tradewinds Café, serving breakfast and dinner; Javatini’s, a piano bar serving coffee and martinis; Chaser’s Soda Shoppe and Ice cream Bar; and Breeze’s Beach Bar and Grill, located poolside. A racquetball court, large fitness center with ocean views, well equipped game room, guest laundry and sundry shop are also located on-site.

Accommodations at Beach Cove Resort Myrtle Beach are spacious and clean, with the One Bedroom Executive Suite creating the perfect place for me to stay while I played. The layout of the room opens to a living area with sleeper sofa, flat screen TV, kitchenette, a private balcony with spectacular ocean views and a full bathroom equipped with two sinks. A definite bonus of this room layout is the division between the sleeping area, featuring two queen beds, and the living space. It adds a level of privacy and also makes the room feel larger. The rooms come standard with FREE wireless internet, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker and safe. Choosing your room at this resort is easy too, as they all boast excellent ocean views.

Reserve your next Myrtle Beach vacation with Beach Cove Resort for a tropical adventure in the heart of the Grand Strand.

One The Show Myrtle Beach Entertaining From Start to Finish

One The Show in Myrtle Beach is an energetic, variety-packed show featuring a full 2 ½ hours of entertainment. Located at the Alabama Theater at Barefoot Landing, the show is the perfect way to end your day on the Grand Strand. After seeing the show for myself, I have no doubt in my mind as to why it was voted the #1 Live Theater Attraction for Entertainment.

The Alabama Theater features a nice stage and modern multi-media effects, as well as elaborate set designs. These are noticeable from the start of the show, which begins with “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” Greg Rowles is your host for evening, and he gets things off to a rousing start with “Boots On,” which is followed by Gail Bless singing “The Ride,” which features an excellent guitar solo from Jeff Zola. Zola segues into a performance of “Long Black Train” and “That’s Allright” nicely, which is rounded out by a moving performance of “I Saw God Today” by Rowles.

The fast-paced production launches into a Broadway segment, compete with a stellar song and dance routine during “Dancin’ Fool” and Mary Poppins flying through the air during renditions of “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Step In” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” A hit-filled American Bandstand segment was next, featuring excellent covers of The Temptations hit “Get Ready,” Dusty Springfield’s “I Only Wanna Be With You,” and a showstopping performance of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough.” The dancing was also incredible during the Michael Jackson performance – the crowd loved it!

Gail Bliss shined on the Patsy Cline themed performance as well, with “Crazy” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” sounding identical to the originals. The shadow dancing and aerial chiffon performers added a nice touch to the beautiful “My Wish,” and the toe-tapping “Are You Ready for a Miracle” performance got me moving in my seat, as did “Turn the Beat Around” which featured dancing in the audience and aerialists performers. The cover of “Sideways” by Dierks Bentley was a highlight of the show, as was “Consider Me Gone.” The show concludes with a patriotic salute featuring a medley of songs, including “This Land is My Land,” “America the Beautiful,” “Born in the USA,” and “Coming to America.”

The One Show Myrtle Beach also features hilarious comedy from Grant Turner, performing as “Ricky Mokel.” He kept the show fresh and entertaining, and had people laughing so hard they cried. He was a great addition to the show and had great chemistry with the host, Greg Rowles.



My Ticket from One The Show

Stay and Play at Springmaid Beach Resort Myrtle Beach

A stay at the Springmaid Beach Resort creates a fun-filled yet relaxing Myrtle Beach vacation perfect for families or couples. Their prime location on the south end of Ocean Boulevard, right next to the Myrtle Beach State Park, provides a peaceful oceanfront location while being minutes away from entertaining Myrtle Beach attractions.

The amenities at Springmaid Beach Resort feature a variety of things to do, including six pools, two of which are heated, two lazy rivers, an 18 hole miniature golf course and large arcade with over 15 games including two pool tables and air hockey, fitness center, guest laundry and two onsite restaurants – The Pier Café and Marlin’s Buffet. Plus, guests have access to the longest pier in Myrtle Beach, the Springmaid Beach Pier, where you can fish and get excellent views of the beach and ocean. Their quarter-mile stretch of Atlantic Ocean beachfront access is a definite bonus as well.

Rooms at the Myrtle Beach Springmaid Beach Resort are nicely equipped and feature upgraded amenities like flat screen televisions, full-size refrigerators and microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryer, private balconies, and wireless internet. A great benefit of reserving your Myrtle Beach vacation with this property is that it is an all ocean view resort, meaning every room has great views of the surrounding beachfront. The rooms were also very spacious and clean, and the beds were very comfortable.

For an affordable yet extremely accommodating Myrtle Beach property, choose the Springmaid Beach Resort. I was more than pleased with my stay and am sure you will be too.