We're going to be in Charleston for 6 days/nights next week, but flying in/out through Myrtle Beach. We have a choice of spending all of the nights in Charleston and departing the last day early morning for MB or spending the last day exploring along Rt. 17 and the overnight in MB. Is the journey (sights, etc)along Rt. 17 from Charleston to MB worth leaving Charleston a day early?

Thanks for posting!

First of all, nothing along 17 to MB is going to compare to Charleston. Georgetown is okay, but I am afraid it's not going to be very impressive after Charleston.

What time is your departing flight in MB? If it's before noon, you might consider spending your last night in or near MB--not to sightsee along 17, but to get in a little oceanfront time if that appeals to you.

You could stay in Pawleys Island or Litchfield, just south of MB and the airport. There are great restaurants in the area.

Hi there, I used to live in Charleston and I would not recommend taking any time along Rte. 17. There isn't much there. Enjoy Charleston, it is an amazing place!

Our flight is at noon, so getting there by 10:00 from Charleston is not a big deal.

Sounds like we should just kick back one more night while we're all settled in in Charleston.

We're planning on doing some redfishing, taking the Fort Sumter tour and boat ride, USS Yorktown/Medal of Honor Museum, and a plantation or two. We're Vermont Yankees and this is our first time to Charleston, so we're ready for some Southern hospitality with a big side of history.

Look, for Vermont Yankees, US 17 is just as exotic as route 100 in Vermont would be for a bunch of Sandlappers! Georgetown isn't Charleston, and Brattleboro isn't Burlington, and both are worth a stop. Go for 17, but I like the idea of staying the night at Litchfield or Pawleys Island instead of Myrtle Beach itself.

Thanks again, everyone. I'm off to pack!

We just visited the area again in November..I would agree, spend the time in Charleston. A few notes that may interest you - the Civil War submarine "Hunley" is on display with limited viewing times; we found it interesting. We also greatly enjoyed sampling all the local foods/crafts at the Saturday Farmer's Market - it was near the Visitor's Center.
If you do choose to go along Rt.17, Boone Hall Plantation is along the way, as well as Hampton Plantation (I really enjoyed the history/tour of Hampton). Closer to MB, we enjoyed Huntington Beach State Park, as well as Brookgreen Gardens (tons of statuary,jeep tours,etc).
Stop for dinner at Murrells Inlet - great restaurants in a nice setting.