60 Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach in the Fall

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The absolute best time to visit Myrtle Beach is after the summer — specifically, the months of September and October. For 60 days there’s gorgeous weather, warm ocean water, and attractions that are virtually crowd-free.

I recently visited Myrtle Beach, for the first time, to experience the area’s “best-kept secret” and came back with 60 reasons why you should visit Myrtle Beach with your family this fall.

1. 1. The Grand Strand — 60 miles of Sand, Shells, and Sun!
   2. 60 days of Savings — Special fall discounts on accommodations, attractions, dining, golf and more!
   3. Crown Jewel Beach House — beachside vacation rental with 7 bedrooms!

1. Ice cream at Painter’s
2. Souvenirs at The Gay Dolphin — The East Coast’s largest souvenir shop.
3. Ride the Herschell-Spillman Carousel at the Pavillion — over 100 years old!
4. Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
5. Sushi at Wicked Tuna
6. She Crab Soup from Sea Captain’s House
7. Franklin Burroughs-Simeon Chapin Art Museum — free admission!
8. Horry County Museum — free admission!
9. The best golf courses in the south — over 100 championship golf courses!
10. Surf & Turf from the Gulfstream Cafe in Garden City
11. Salt Marsh Kayaking with Blackriver Outdoors
12. Soft Serve on the Boardwalk
13. Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market
14. See Utan at Alligator Adventure – 20-foot crocodile!
15. Fried pickles from Wicked Tuna
16. Alligator feeding shows at Alligator Adventures
17. Thunder & Light at Carolina Opry
18. Hopsewee Plantation
19. Christmas Ornaments from Conway Glass
20. Shelling at Myrtle Beach State Park
21. Sunsets!
22. The Bowery — Where the band ALABAMA got their start!
23. Hush Puppies at Sea Captain’s House
24. See Goat Island on Marshwalk
25. Brookgreen Gardens – Tickets are valid for seven consecutive days.
26. Buy a hammock at Pawley’s Island Hammock Shops
27. Hot dog at Sam’s Corner in Garden City
28. Pirate Voyage Dinner Show
29. Ultimate Gullah — Learn about Gullah heritage & pick up some spices!
30. Eat Chicken Bog
31. L.W. Paul Living History Farm
32. Hog Heaven BBQ Shack on SC BBQ Trail — recommended by Bog-Off champion Brian Hopkins.
33. $20 Helicopter rides
34. La Belle Amie Vineyard
35. Live music at Bubba Love Shak
36. T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station – Wildlife exhibit & living tiger museum.
37. Miniature golf capital of the world — over 50 courses!
38. Broadway at the Beach
39. Hot Dog at Peach’s Corner – a Myrtle Beach landmark for almost a century.
40. SkyWheel on the Strand
41. Ripley’s Aquarium
42. Crabbing At Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach
43. The Children’s Museum of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach
44. Hush Puppies at Sea Captain’s House
45. Salt Water Taffy from Wee-R-Sweetz
46. Hollywood Wax Museum
47. Monte Crisco & Yam Chips at Rivertown Bistro
48. Palmetto Moonshine
49. Shagging at Fat Harold’s Beach Club
50. The Sling Shot on Ocean Boulevard
51. WonderWorks
52. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
53. See the Aquarium from “TANKED” at Horry County Museum
54. New South Brewing
55. 24-hour Fishing on the Pier at Garden City
56. Barefoot Princess Riverboat Cruise
57. Master’s National Tournament ProMiniGolf Championship

Have you been to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Special thanks to Visit Myrtle Beach for hosting my visit. All opinions are my own.