North Myrtle Beach Information
North Myrtle Beach is situated on the north end of the greater Grand Strand area, which is considered one of the nation's top vacation destinations on the eastern seaboard of the United States.
For many years, explosive growth has been seen as new high-rise hotels and resorts sprout, attractions, entertainment complexes, golf courses, and shopping centers continue to be built, as well as outlet malls, and live music theatres multiplying. All of which entice families and returning vacationers choose this beautiful oceanfront resort area for their vacations each year.
This area is so enjoyed that it was selected by the readers of Southern Living as their second favorite family vacation destination and their favorite seashore in past years. The Grand Strand area has also been ranked the number one favorite coastal destination by tour operators across the nation and BYWAYS magazine.
The Grand Strand area is also the second fastest growing metropolitan area in projected annual population and employment growth through 2005.
Money Magazine also this area in the Top 20 of America's Best Places To Retire.
Little River and NMB are on the northern end of the Grand Strand, and are considered a bit quieter and more family-oriented than other areas farther south.
From examining alligators to sifting through sales merchandise, you'll find plenty to keep you occupied on vacation. This area offers an impressive array of attractions to inform, entertain, and delight you. They're the kind of amusements that impress visitors from all walks of life. The whole family will enjoy Alligator Adventure, an alligator park and reptile research facility at Barefoot Landing. If alligators and crocodiles do not impress you, you might be interested in the frogs, snakes, birds, tortoises, and lizards which are also on display.
Restaurant choices are plenty here as well -- you'll find everything from Oriental cuisine to Italian fare to classic American and, of course, fresh seafood.
In addition to the ocean, you'll want to take advantage of activities along North Myrtle Beach's other natural beauty: the Intracoastal Waterway.
As far as theater is concerned, you can choose from a number of entertainment venues, including the Alabama Theater and Celebrity Theatre, Legends in Concert, and House of Blues. There's also Dixie Stampede, the Carolina Opry, the Palace, and Medieval Times.
If shopping is something you plan to do while in the Myrtle Beach area, there are many great choices of malls, outlets, and speciality boutiques.