Tourist Town Guides Myrtle Beach

by Rashid, Fahmida Y.

• ISBN13: 9780979204364
• ISBN10: 0979204364
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-23
• Publisher: Channel Lake Inc

Summary

Myrtle Beach is a city with many faces. For some, it is a beach paradise; for others, it is a golf haven. With this completely independent guide, get the insight on the best of Myrtle Beach tourism, including popular beach activities, golf and mini-golf courses, Broadway at the Beach, and more. This guidebook offers information about the area's many famous and lesser-known tourist attractions.

Author Biography

Fahmida Y. Rashid is a technology journalist living in New York City. When not writing about security management and data storage, she is busy planning her next trip, or reading about other adventurers. She has traveled extensively throughout Asia, North Africa, and Europe, and the U.S. She enjoys immersing herself in the area, participating in festivals and celebrations, and dining on local cuisine.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 17
How to Use this Book	p. 18
Myrtle Beach History	p. 23
Area Orientation	p. 29
Who Visits Myrtle Beach	p. 30
Getting Information	p. 31
Getting to Myrtle Beach	p. 33
Getting Around Myrtle Beach	p. 35
Planning Your trip	p. 37
Seasons and Temperatures	p. 40
Online Resources	p. 44
Annual Events	p. 45
Beaches	p. 53
Water Recreation	p. 55
Water Rentals and Activities	p. 57
Boating	p. 60
Fishing	p. 63
Places to Fish	p. 67
Golf	p. 71
Golf Info and Organizations	p. 72
Tournaments	p. 73
Golf Courses	p. 76
Par 3 Courses	p. 84
Miniature Golf	p. 85
Area Amusements	p. 89
Museums	p. 90
Amusement Parks, Water Parks	p. 92
Nature	p. 96
Parks and Recreation	p. 99
State and City Parks	p. 99
Fitness and Rentals	p. 101
Spectator Sports	p. 103
Entertainment	p. 107
Shows	p. 107
Fine and Performing Arts	p. 113
Nightlife	p. 114
Dancing	p. 115
Sports Bars	p. 117
Where to Eat	p. 121
Seafood	p. 122
Steakhouses	p. 123
International	p. 124
Elegant Dining	p. 125
Casual Dining	p. 128
Where to Shop	p. 133
Outlets	p. 134
Shopping Centers	p. 135
Specialty Stores	p. 136
Broadway at the Beach	p. 139
Attractions	p. 140
Fun Eating	p. 143
Fun Stores	p. 149
Nightlife	p. 150
Accommodatio	p. 153
Inns with the Personal Touch	p. 155
Resorts	p. 158
Sands Resorts	p. 167
Broadway at the Beach	p. 172
RV and Campgrounds	p. 175
Outside Myrtle Beach	p. 183
North Strand	p. 183
South Strand	p. 189
Recommendations	p. 197
Travel Scenarios	p. 197
Author Recommendations	p. 203
Index	p. 209
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