Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

When Calvin Gilmore visits Nashville these days, it is with a feeling of sweet satisfaction. Calvin was there before, in 1967, as an aspiring young singersongwriter. I was pretty naive, he says. Nowadays, Calvin’s visits to Nashville are more productive. The Ozarks Mountain farm boy who grew up singing in church is now recording a gospel album and oversees the largest live country music enterprise on the East Coast. In 1986, Calvin Gilmore brought a new sound to the beach, The Carolina Opry. It started in a modest 1,000-seat theater in Surfside Beach. That sound grew and grew until shows were sold out night after night. So he started a second show in North Myrtle Beach, The Dixie Jubilee. It too sold out night after night until 1993, when he built a 2,200-seat, state-of-the-art showplace and brought together the best of both shows to create the ultimate show of shows for Myrtle Beach The Carolina Opry. The ONLY show to win the coveted Governor’s Cup, the state’s highest tourism award. The only show to be voted the state’s Most Outstanding Attraction by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. And the only show to win accolades from USA Today, who calls it a “Big Hit.” The New York Post labeled it “A Hot Ticket.” The Hollywood Reporter headlines Myrtle Beach as “Calvin Gilmore’s Country Mecca.” Variety Magazine says,”Myrtle Beach has Calvin Gilmore to thank.” NBC Nightly News says, “Calvin Gilmore is the man who is turning Myrtle Beach into a country music capital.” CNN says, “Calvin Gilmore is given much of the credit for getting Myrtle Beach in tune with the entertainment world.” The Charlotte Observer writes that The Carolina Opry “sets the standard.” And in Sun News Readers’ Polls, The Carolina Opry is voted “The Best of the Beach” year after year. And we hope you will call it the highlight of your visit to the beach. Through the company’s 3 decades, Calvin has produced and directed many different production shows in several different theaters. The company has expanded into the fields of recording, television production, print media, and artist management. What does the boy from Missouri think of it all? “Of course, I’m happy,” he says. “But the best part of all is that I get to be with my family and still sing my songs. That’s what I always wanted.”

Waterfront dining with eight great restaurants offering everything from burgers and sushi to the finest steaks and fresh caught seafood. Take in the fresh salt-air breezes and the abundant marsh life brimming with oysters, crabs, clams, egrets, herons, osprey and more. Sightseeing tours, boat rentals, Jet Ski rentals, charter fishing, parasailing, walking ghost tours and shopping are also featured.

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show invites ye to join Captain Blackbeard, the most famous pirate to ever sail the seven seas, and his quartermaster Calico Jack as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in an epic battle for lost treasure on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in a 15 foot deep indoor hideaway lagoon! Ye will thrill at the swashbuckling excitement of spectacular acrobatic competitions, aerial feats, sea lions, tropical birds, beautiful mermaids and much more! Which camp takes the treasure may be up to you as ye cheer me buccaneers to victory, all while ye enjoy a fabulous four-course feast!

Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space

Looking for a perfect way to unwind after a long day? Uncork the sweeter side of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at Duplin Winery, makers of America’s favorite Muscadine wine. Kick back with a glass of something cool, sweet and easy, or gather some friends for a wine tasting. At our North Myrtle Beach location our staff is ready to educate and entertain you on the winemaking method while you enjoy a delicious tasting. Plus, guests can watch the bottling process, relax in the courtyard and shop in our retail store that offers Duplin Gourmet, wine accessories and something fun for everyone. Whether you are in town for a visit or live near Duplin Winery year-round, our fun and relaxing atmosphere sweetens any stay.

Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

There’s just a special place in the hearts of families everywhere for that old-time warm, friendly amusement park by the sea. Family Kingdom features more than 38 thrilling rides. In the last few years, we added four exciting new rides including the Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster, the interactive Jump Around Dune Buggies, and the Magic Bikes. Of course, your favorites are ready and waiting. Hold on as the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster takes your breath away at every turn, splash down on our Log Flume, free-fall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper cars or hit the Go-Kart tracks. And don’t forget, Family Kingdom’s Oceanfront Water Park, Splashes, is just across the street.

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach offers a unique lifestyle experience for all visitors with a true urban village community. Moreover, the abundance of national and local retail stores to the fine restaurants, The Market Common is a place you will be delighted to visit. The Market Common is where fine living is at it’s best with shopping, dining, entertainment and even the beach all just steps away. Whether you want to live, vacation, or spend the day, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, has something for you.

Welcome to one of the most unique and popular shopping, dining and entertainment destinations that you will ever experience. Set along the Intracoastal Waterway and featuring a 27 acre lake, Barefoot Landing combines breathtaking scenery with an outstanding selection of places to enjoy day and night. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a quaint Southern shopping village.

Brookgreen Gardens is a unique melding of art, nature, and history. Since its founding in 1931, by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, Brookgreen has been a cultural center for our community. We hope residents and visitors will take pride in the fact that in their midst is one of America’s premier gardens and one of a few select places in the United States to have earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums as well as being designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Everyday, Brookgreen offers a selection of tours, programs, and exhibits for all ages. You may stroll through the gardens on a guided tour or explore these beautiful spaces on your own. Each season, new exhibitions and special events make Brookgreen Gardens...Ever Changing. Simply Amazing.

Year after year, Broadway at the Beach stands alone as by far the most popular tourist destination in the entire Myrtle Beach area. With its great location, convenient parking and wide range of outstanding activities for visitors of all ages, it's the perfect place to make magical memories of your own.

Legends in Concert's state-of-the-art theater is located conveniently in the heart of Myrtle Beach at Broadway at The Beach - the Carolina coast's premiere shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Visitors not only get to experience the World's Greatest Live Tribute Show but can also indulge in the bountiful and wide selection of shopping, attractions and dining choices located right next door to our theater before or after our show. Experience the ultimate evening of entertainment! This international award-winning cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented singers and dancers, and a rockin' band, which brings the music experience to life. See the stars of today and yesterday with lineup changes four times per year! What started in 1983 as a limited six week engagement in Las Vegas, now celebrates 34 years of entertaining millions of people from around the world. Since its debut, the show has earned entertainment industry awards for "Show of the Year," "Entertainers of the Year," "Grand Slam" and the prestigious "Show of Shows" awarded by the International Press Association.