Best Museums in Socastee

"This recent TripShock Traveler Storyexplains why the Hollywood Wax Museum is the perfect activity for families. No visit to Myrtle Beach is complete without a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum!. Help your children feel like they are on the A-List by posing with famous celebrities."

"The Hollywood Wax Museum, opened in 2014, serves to honor the film industry with wax replicas of celebrities. One of its most iconic features is a giant ape, a tribute to King Kong, that stands at 35 feet tall."

"Ripley’s - those trusty curators of the strange and unbelievable - have been running their Odditorium museums for just over a century. Here in Myrtle Beach, you’ll have the chance to witness things you wouldn’t have thought possible. You can check your height against the tallest person in the world, gaze in wonder at a six-legged pig and even view authentic shrunken heads."

"is a fun and quirky museum featuring exhibits that include oddities, like shrunken skulls of human beings and skeletons of rare and exotic animals."

"The only place in Myrtle Beach where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 8ft tall Transformer sculpture made of scrap car..."

"This incredible art museum opened in 1997 and already features one of the best collections of art in the city!. With a number of antique maps and other old works, this acclaimed art museum is sure to catch the attention of everyone in your family—including your kids. Excite their imaginations by exposing them to some of the greatest recent works of art along with ancient and antique guild pieces that you’ll just have to see to believe."

"Opened to the public in 1997, the Myrtle Beach Art Museum is the only art museum in the area, and it showcases 4 distinct collections of art. The museum also offers educational and creative programs for people of all ages. View this post on Instagram"

"Warbird Park is a fascinating place in South Carolina that is a bit of a hidden gem. It is situated in the district known as Market Common on the grounds of what was once the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. With no admission fee, it is one of the city’s free things to do – and it’s also among the things to see that will entice aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike."

"Located in The Market Common, the Seacoast Artists Guild & Gallery gives local artists the opportunity to both practice their craft and to sell their works. Workshops, lecture series and special sales make this place a must-see for artsy types."

"Right around the corner from Studio B is the Seacoast Artists Guild and Gallery. This gallery focuses more on local artists from around the Lowcountry, and like Studio B is highly regarded by residents and visitors alike."

"Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Bumstead's Pub is a touch of Europe just off the beach. Bumstead's old English Pub offers over 150 brands in their selection!"

"Fresh, local, and family-owned since 1971, Chesapeake House has been serving up the freshest local seafood and USDA steaks for over 40 years. The location of the restaurant is enough to keep guests coming back on its own, with breathtaking waterfront views that will undoubtedly captivate one and all. Dig in to Uncle Bill’s famous fish stew for a hearty meal and make sure to order a side of salad to savor the flavor of the restaurant’s homemade salad dressings."

"What it's known for: A Myrtle Beach staple for 45 years, the Chesapeake House knows what it takes to keep families coming back year after year. With each meal you'll get homemade cinnamon rolls and hush puppies for the table as well as a fresh bowl of their famous fish stew. Serving up fresh, local seafood is their passion, and the care and service they provide reaches even the youngest of patrons."

"Address: 998 Highway 17 North, Myrtle Beach Phone: (843) 449-3231. Chesapeake House offers a children’s menu that will delight even your pickiest eaters. Located along Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach, this lakefront eatery serves delicious seafood and Lowcountry meals."

"Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is only two blocks from the beach and offers a scenic overview of the picturesque Cherry Grove Marsh. Fishing and crabbing are permitted in the Preserve and visitors can also enjoy a stroll along the marsh boardwalk to observe native flora and fauna."

"Named after a former councilman who worked to preserve the local marshlands, Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a great place to enjoy the native flora and fauna of South Carolina. In addition to hiking trails, you’ll find a marsh boardwalk and areas for crabbing!"

"Heritage Shores Nature Preserve may be the best place in Myrtle Beach to truly get away from it all and connect with nature. The island-based Preserve has seven acres of walking paths with interpretive signage describing the plants, animals, fish, and birds in the area. Heritage Shores Nature Preserve can be accessed via Cherry Grove Park."

"Founded in 2007, Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is located on an island that stretches into the lush Cherry Grove Marsh. Elevated boardwalks and observation docks allow sightseers to enjoy and view the preserve’s rich coastal habitat that includes many fish, birds, and plants."

"Among the top North Myrtle Beach attractions is Alligator Adventure. Explore what has been dubbed the Reptile Capital of the World, as it is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world. Aside from alligators, guests see a variety of lizard species, cranes, snakes, sea turtles, monkeys, kangaroos and warthogs."

"Get up close and personal with some of the most dangerous and beautiful animals on the planet at Alligator Adventur …. "different" — danny k. More Info about Alligator Adventure Website"