Day 1

Morning: Your first stop is a visit to Ripley's Aquarium where the feature attraction is a 750,000 gallon tank that surrounds you on all sides as you move through the area on the world's longest people mover. The tank is filled with 10 foot sharks and other assorted marine life. You'll be able to touch Southern Cow-Nosed Rays and Bonnet-Head Sharks in the area called the Friendship Flats.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at any one of North Myrtle Beach's fabulous restaurants!

Evening: The day ends with a fabulous show at Medieval Times Dinner and Theatre. Come enjoy the thrilling action, four-course feasting, pageantry and romance that has made Medieval Times a favorite dinner attraction! See sparks fly and lances shatter as brave knights battle in sword fights and hand-to-hand combat!

Day 2

Morning: Your second day on the tour begins with a morning of golf at one of the fabulous courses we have on the Grand Strand.

Afternoon: Enjoy a walk on the beach, an afternoon by the pool, shopping or a relaxing nap during your free afternoon. Miniature golf and water sports are some of the great choices.

Evening: Get ready for the Carolina Opry, which has been voted South Carolina's Most Outstanding Attraction and is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is comprised of all types of dancing and music from Broadway hits and gospel to country to pop. Rounding out the show are performances by a tap dancing team and a comedian.

Day 3

Morning: A short trip north to Calabash will take you to the home of the Hurricane Fleet to enjoy a Dolphin Eco Tour to a barrier island. The dolphin tour is conducted by a Marine Biologist who will cast nets and crap traps into the inlet and bring up an array of marine life that might include sea urchins, sand dollars, whelks, crabs and various plant life. You'll be able to observe various shore birds and hawks as well as tortoises, dolphins and alligators. Or you could choose to enjoy deep sea fishing with the Little River Fishing Fleet. Your fishing adventure on the boat called the "Pride of the Carolinas" includes an exciting afternoon of fishing in the waters off coastal South Carolina.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at one of the 15 different restaurants located in Barefoot Landing, followed by shopping at any one of their 100 specialty stores.

Evening: Stroll over to the backside of Barefoot Landing at the end of the day with a buffet dinner cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway on the Jungle Princess. Relax on this calming cruise with beautiful scenery of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Day 4

Morning: Housed in a converted Post Office adjacent to the Historic District of downtown Conway, the Horry County museum features monthly exhibits by local artists in addition to its historical and regional exhibits. Learn about what life was like in South Carolina and Horry County during the 18th century with the exhibit, the Colonial Period.

Afternoon: This afternoon you will see the stars, at the Ingram Planetarium in nearby Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The Museum of Coastal Carolina is proud to offer this truly unique audio and visual educational experience. The Planetarium is a state of the art facility offering planetary and astronomy programs and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Evening: This evening relax with en exciting night of Bingo at North Myrtle Beach Bingo. They have high roller bingo and everyday bingo. It is beach Bingo at its best!

Day 5

Morning: Day four begins with a short drive to Brookgreen Gardens located in Murrells Inlet. Now celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Brookgreen Gardens offers exciting new exhibitions, programs and events. Today, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark with one of the most significant collections of figurative sculpture by American artists in the world and has the only zoo accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association on the coast of the Carolinas. Within its more than 9,000 acres are the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve, the Huntington Sculpture Garden and the Center for American Sculpture. Lunch will be available on the grounds.

Afternoon: After lunch you're off to Tanger Outlets for an afternoon of shopping at more than 100 designer and manufacturer's outlets.

Evening: The day ends with a fabulous show at Legends In Concert, the longest running show of its kind. With over 100 rotating acts, Legends In Concert has played to more than 15 million fans in 15 countries on 5 continents and throughout the United States.

Day 6

Morning & Afternoon: Today could be your lucky day! All aboard the SunCruz Casino Boat, the Carolina's largest casino vessel. Enjoy this five hour cruise into international waters including food, fun, and gambling!

Evening: Tonight you will solve a crime, at the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. A shot rings out, a body drops, and suddenly you are smack dab in the middle of a homicide investigation! It's a comedy whodunit, where you solve the crime!

Day 7

Morning: Located in a vast, natural coastal paradise, Inlet Point Plantation Stables features a variety of equestrian adventures to meet a wide range of ages, riding skills, and budgets. You will enjoy all of the fun and excitement of today's South Carolina Grand Strand, and then experience the timeless natural beauty of South Carolina's historic coast at Inlet Point Plantation Stables.

Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon of creativity at Art in the Works in Little River, where you let your creative juices flow by creating your own unique piece of art!

Evening: Tonight you will have dinner at the Grand Strand's most fun place to eat, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. The one-price ticket includes admission, the fabulous four-course feast, the spectacular show, and entertainment in their Carriage Room.

Day 8

 Morning:  Get ready for a day of wine tasting!  You’re invited to discover some of Coastal Carolina’s agricultural bounty, beautiful vineyards and fine wines!  Today will take you on a trip to four different vineyards located in North and South Carolina.  Beginning at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, NC (only a short drive away) you will taste award winning wines in a beautiful setting with enchanting waterfalls.

Afternoon:  This afternoon travel to Grapefull Sisters Vineyard in Tabor City, NC.  This breathtaking vineyard specializes in peace and quite ambiance and they also have a real knack for ‘leaving you alone’ to enjoy the country scene.  You can shop in their art gallery/gift shop or just sit on the spacious porches and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine.  Next on the wine trail, you will travel to La Bella Amie Vineyard located in Little River, SC.  La Belle Amie is part of a former tobacco plantation that has been owned by the Bellamy family since the 1800’s.  Guests may sample wines, browse the gift shop and relax with a bottle or glass of wine on the porch.

Evening:  Your last stop on the wine trail is Carolina Vineyards in North Myrtle Beach!  They offer a full selection of wines and are open late!  Carolina Vineyards is located at barefoot Landing with over a hundred specialty shops and over twenty restaurants to choose from for dinner.

Day 9

Morning: Your last day begins with a road trip to fantastic Magnolia Plantation and Gardens located just outside of Charleston. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the oldest man-made attraction in America is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been open since the late 1860's. Possible side tours include the Nature Train or Nature Boat, Audubon Swamp Garden and Magnolia Plantation House. Enjoy a box lunch on the grounds beneath the shade of the moss-covered oaks.

Afternoon: You've spent a full day at the plantation and its gardens so sit back and relax on the way home.

Evening: Ending out your last day is a show at Alabama Theatre, home to "ONE The Show." This is a variety show featuring all classes of music from Broadway hits to gospel, out-standing production numbers and a hilarious comedian end the show!

We have the following annual events that you may
consider including in your itinerary:

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival (March)
MayFest on Main (May)
July 4th Celebration
Irish Italian International Festival (Sept)
Cruise to the Coast Car Show (Oct)
Endless Summer Festival (Oct)
Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta (Nov)
Christmas Cantata, Tree Lighting & Parade (Dec)

For a complete listing of events, visit the Calendar of Events page