first trip to myrtle beach
Jun 22nd, 2015, 04:01 PM
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first trip to myrtle beach
My husband and I are in our 60's and taking our first trip to Myrtle Beach. Would love suggestions for restaurants- we love seafood. Also would like suggestions for side trips not far from myrtle beach. We like museums, history, gardens, scenic views.
Jun 22nd, 2015, 04:03 PM
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Go south to Murrell's Inlet and eat just about anywhere--Inlet Crab Restaurant, Russell's (our favorite), Nance's (for a fish house--great oyster roast).
Go to Brookgreen Gardens in Litchfield (also south).
Go to Brookgreen Gardens in Litchfield (also south).
Jul 14th, 2015, 11:54 AM
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I agree with Gretchen Murrells Inlet
for seafood
Myrtle Beach only has those giant
Buffets and IMO not so good full service restaurants.
Also if you go north, Calabash NC has great seafood if you like the old fish camp style of restaurants.
The calabash style of lightly breaded
fish,shrimp,oysters,and scallops started in this very small fishing town.
for seafood
Myrtle Beach only has those giant
Buffets and IMO not so good full service restaurants.
Also if you go north, Calabash NC has great seafood if you like the old fish camp style of restaurants.
The calabash style of lightly breaded
fish,shrimp,oysters,and scallops started in this very small fishing town.
Jul 14th, 2015, 01:23 PM
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Do NOT go to the all you can eat seafood buffets. Mediocre food at high price.
Calabash is FUN. do not go to Dockside--it has gotten mediorcre on its own terms. Ella's is where Jimmy Durante's line "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are" came from.
The suggestion of the Parson's Table in Little River on another thread would be good.
If you want the best fried oysters you have ever eaten, eat them somewhere in Calabash or Murrell's Inlet.
If you don't know what an oyster "roast" is, it is a big pan of steamed oysters. Just delicious. Not available everywhere in the summer.
Calabash is FUN. do not go to Dockside--it has gotten mediorcre on its own terms. Ella's is where Jimmy Durante's line "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are" came from.
The suggestion of the Parson's Table in Little River on another thread would be good.
If you want the best fried oysters you have ever eaten, eat them somewhere in Calabash or Murrell's Inlet.
If you don't know what an oyster "roast" is, it is a big pan of steamed oysters. Just delicious. Not available everywhere in the summer.
Jul 17th, 2015, 07:51 AM
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Food - Murrells Inlet, any restaurant. Laid-back, has a boardwalk with lots of restaurants & view of marsh.
Gardens - Brookgreen Gardens (large gardens with lots of statuary, jeep/pontoon rides to view the past plantation grounds, butterfly house, small zoo, etc.) Very relaxed & enjoyable atmosphere.
History - Hampton Plantation. Original home still stands. Unfurnished, but very interesting. Nice grounds along the river in this State attraction.
Scenery - Huntington Beach State Park. Across from Brookgreen Gardens; very relaxing and scenic. Also has a small residence from days gone by that is quite interesting to tour. Also has a boardwalk along the marsh to view wildlife.
We also enjoyed Pawley's Island Hammock Shops, where we watched hammocks being made (and brought one home as well; very durable!) There are other small boutiques/restaurants there to wander in & out of. Also down the road, not very far, is Georgetown, where we also took a boat ride which was interesting, in which they pointed out historical sites/facts of the area.
Gardens - Brookgreen Gardens (large gardens with lots of statuary, jeep/pontoon rides to view the past plantation grounds, butterfly house, small zoo, etc.) Very relaxed & enjoyable atmosphere.
History - Hampton Plantation. Original home still stands. Unfurnished, but very interesting. Nice grounds along the river in this State attraction.
Scenery - Huntington Beach State Park. Across from Brookgreen Gardens; very relaxing and scenic. Also has a small residence from days gone by that is quite interesting to tour. Also has a boardwalk along the marsh to view wildlife.
We also enjoyed Pawley's Island Hammock Shops, where we watched hammocks being made (and brought one home as well; very durable!) There are other small boutiques/restaurants there to wander in & out of. Also down the road, not very far, is Georgetown, where we also took a boat ride which was interesting, in which they pointed out historical sites/facts of the area.
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Brookgreen Gardens is on the site of an old plantation. It is really an art gallery, featuring the mammoth sculptures of Anna Huntington, and the art collection they gathered. It is a small treasure of art and sculpture. It does have the adjuncts mentioned above, but is much much more. Across the road is the Huntintons home, Atalanta, which is also VERY interesting and worth a visit. It is built on Moorish architecture and is only partially "restored" (no furniture) but the layout is interesting--no hallways--you go from room to room!! The beach is lovely.
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