Horry County - 8 Attractions You Must Visit
About Horry County
The county was named after, and in honor of, Revolutionary War hero Peter Horry who was born in South Carolina around 1743.
Types of Attractions in Horry County
List of Attractions in Horry County
Located adjacent to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina’s most outstanding tourist attractions, Alligator Adventure is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world.
Broadway at the Beach
Iconic Buildings
Shopping- Other
Broadway at the Beach is a shopping center and entertainment complex located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Broadway at the Beach is owned and operated by Burroughs & Chapin. The complex is divided into several distinct zones named New England Fishing Village, Caribbean Village, Charleston Boardwalk, Heroes Harbor and Celebrity Square, a warehouse district-themed nightclub district that stays open later than the rest of the districts.
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Theme Parks
Family Kingdom Amusement Park is located at 300 South Ocean Blvd, a few blocks down Ocean Blvd from Plyler Park. Family Kingdom Amusement Park features more than 38 thrilling rides for the whole family to enjoy.
House of Blues Myrtle Beach
Music Festivals
Bar/ Pubs
Located in the heart of Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach’s premier destination for dining and entertainment, the Myrtle Beach House of Blues delivers all of that and so much more under one roof. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar isn’t just a place to grab a bite before a show, it’s a place where you can see a live acoustic show several nights a week while enjoying a gourmet dinner.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Beaches
Parks
Myrtle Beach State Park is located on the south end of Myrtle Beach, tucked away in a preserved maritime forest. The Myrtle Beach State Park Nature Center features interactive natural history displays, saltwater aquariums and live reptiles. Park naturalists offer nature education programs about the coastal habitat and wildlife. The state park also features a fishing pier.
North Myrtle Beach
Beaches
North Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina. It’s part of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of Atlantic beaches. Downtown, Main Street is lined with shops, eateries and bars.
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Aquariums
Ripley’s Aquarium is a great destination for a fun-filled family day out. Featuring a range of aquatic environments from the Amazon Rainforest to an Indo-Pacific coral reef, as well as plenty of interactive exhibits and multimedia displays, there is more than enough for visitors to see and do.
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach
Parks
Theme Parks
Located at Broadway at the Beach, WonderWorks, a science focused indoor amusement park, combines education and entertainment. With over 100 hands-on exhibits, there is something unique and challenging for all ages.