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Top 6 Things to See in Myrtle Beach

June 20, 2024

It’s no secret that Myrtle Beach is one of the top vacation destinations! The area welcomes over 19 million visitors each year. Our dinner show is just one of the many exciting things to see while you’re in town. If you’re looking for help planning your itinerary for your trip, check out our list of the top 6 things to see in Myrtle Beach:

Pirates

Blackbeard entering Pirates Voyage

Ahoy, matey! While you’re visiting the beach, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to spot some pirates. Luckily for you, you’ll find plenty of swashbuckling fun at Pirates Voyage! You can see the famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, along with the Crimson and Sapphire crews. Watch as the crews battle on land, on deck, in water, and high above their full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon.

Mermaids

Have you always wanted to see a mermaid? You’ll have the chance to see these beautiful creatures when you visit Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach. Our show features mystical mermaids who perform gracefully above the lagoon before diving back into the water. You can also spot mermaids at Ripley’s Aquarium! The aquarium offers events on select dates, like mermaid dive shows, mermaid meet and greets, and breakfast with mermaids.

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Deep Sea Wonders

Would you love the opportunity to explore the deepest depths of the ocean from land? Then you’ll love Deep Sea Wonders at Pirates Voyage! This act invites guests to be mesmerized by a magical world beneath the waves. You’ll have the opportunity to see giant sea turtles, jellyfish, and seahorses ride currents within glowing, flowering beds of coral. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!

Sea Lions

Do you love marine life? Don’t miss the chance to see sea lions in Myrtle Beach! Our sea lions are some of our guests’ favorite performers. When you watch our show, you’ll get to see Salty the Sea Lion show off his clever tricks and talents during a battle with Captain Blackbeard. If you want to get up close and personal with a sea lion on your trip, book tickets for our Animal Encounter! This unique experience gives guests the chance to meet and interact with our sea lions and other animals.

Dolphins

dolphin jumping in ocean

Of course, one of the top things to see in Myrtle Beach is a dolphin. Visitors love spotting dolphins in the ocean. For a better chance of seeing them, we recommend going for a dolphin cruise. Hop on a boat and explore the best areas to spot dolphins. Although there’s no guarantee that you’ll see a dolphin along the cruise, there’s a 98% chance you’ll be able to!

An Upside-Down Building

What’s stranger than an upside-down building? You don’t want to miss the chance to see this unique attraction while you’re in Myrtle Beach. What was once a top-secret laboratory in the Bermuda Triangle was brought to Broadway at the Beach after an experiment went wrong. Now, visitors can step inside a building that has the ceiling under their feet and ground above their heads and enjoy more than 100 hands-on exhibits at WonderWorks!

More Things to See in Myrtle Beach

These are just some of our favorite things to see in Myrtle Beach while you’re in town. If you’re looking for more activities, take a look at our recommendations for things to do in Myrtle Beach for first-time visitors.

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