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Family Activities Near Arcadian One

Myrtle Beach is built for families. The beach is right outside, and within a short drive you've got water parks, aquariums, amusement rides, and nature trails. Here's what's worth knowing.

Kids walking the boardwalk with the SkyWheel at sunset

Family walking through Ripley's Aquarium tunnel

Father and daughter on the beach at sunset near the pier

SkyWheel lit up pink at dusk over the Myrtle Beach boardwalk

Kids splashing down a water park slide

Children running and laughing at an amusement park

Family running through a water park in the sun

Boardwalk path through sea oats toward the SkyWheel at sunrise

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

  • Description: Classic amusement rides right on the oceanfront. Good for a full afternoon with kids of any age.

  • Location: 300 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Ripley's Aquarium

  • Description: Walk through a tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays, or let the kids touch a horseshoe crab in the interactive exhibits.

  • Location: 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: Ripley's Aquarium

Broadway at the Beach

  • Description: A large entertainment complex with WonderWorks, the Broadway Grand Prix, restaurants, and shops. Easy to spend a full day here.

  • Location: 1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: Broadway at the Beach

Myrtle Waves Water Park

  • Description: South Carolina's largest water park, with over 20 slides including the Turbo Twisters and a lazy river. Plan to arrive early in summer.

  • Location: 3000 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: Myrtle Waves Water Park

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

  • Description: A 187-foot Ferris wheel with climate-controlled gondolas and panoramic views of the coastline. Best at sunset.

  • Location: 1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Alligator Adventure

  • Description: One of the largest reptile facilities in the world. Kids can see alligators, crocodiles, and exotic birds up close in a safe setting.

  • Location: 4604 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

  • Website: Alligator Adventure

Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center

  • Description: Lifelike celebrity wax figures, a mirror maze, and a zombie experience. A fun hour or two for families who want something different.

  • Location: 1808 21st Ave N Unit A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  • Website: Hollywood Wax Museum

Myrtle Beach State Park

  • Description: Hiking trails, a fishing pier, and picnic spots on a quiet stretch of beach away from the boardwalk. Good for a slower morning.

  • Location: 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

  • Website: Myrtle Beach State Park

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