Myrtle Beach is a popular year-round beach destination with plenty to see and do. Most visitors stick close to their hotel and explore within the 60 miles of coastline known as the Grand Strand. For those who want to venture a little further, another unique Southern tourist town is a short bus ride away. Charleston, S.C., is full of history and Southern charm. Take a day trip to see this town that’s just a few miles but feels a world away from Myrtle Beach.
Day Trips to Charleston offers a fun and affordable way to visit Charleston with free hotel pickup from most Myrtle Beach-area hotels. Day Trips to Charleston provides transportation on a modern tour bus with several tour options. Visitors can explore the city independently or take a guided tour either on the bus or on a horse-drawn carriage. Tours include local historic excursions, lunch options, shopping and more.
Cape Fear Riverboats has been running tours out of downtown Wilmington since 1987, making it the longest continuously operating boat tour on the Cape Fear River. The lineup of tours gives you plenty of options depending on what you’re after. The daily one-hour sightseeing tours feature live narration from experienced captains covering the history, legends, and culture of Wilmington, with views of the Battleship USS North Carolina, Eagle Island, downtown murals and buildings, and the NC State Port. If you want something more immersive, the Black River Nature Tour is a four-hour excursion into a beautiful coastal environment with narration from local ecologist Andy Wood, running twice a month from May through October. Sunset cruises are also available for those who just want to relax on the water. The main vessel, the Henrietta, holds up to 100 passengers and comes with air conditioning, a full-service bar, and indoor and outdoor decks. The smaller Osprey holds up to 25 guests and is great for more intimate outings or private charters. Both boats are available to rent for private events including weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, and reunions.
Georgetown Coastal Adventures is exactly where you want to go for all your fishing needs! When you want to go catchin’, they offer regular inshore & backwater, jetties and beach fishing for sharks, Trout, Sheephead, Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish mackerel, and so much more, while also offering options like nearshore trips to fish King Mackerel, Spadefish, Cobi, and Seabass! If that’s not your type of trip, they also have additional fishing packages such as nearshore fly fishing, marsh hen and sea duck hunts, sightseeing, shelling trips, as well as corporate and group trips. Georgetown Coastal Adventures supplies all fishing trip necessities such as equipment, fishing licenses, boats, and fishing gear, including bait. As one of the oldest and most accomplished charter services along the South Carolina coast, Georgetown Coastal Adventures and Captain Tommy (a former Redfish, King Mackerel, and Marlin tournament competitor) ensure a day full of adventure, and of course, fishing! They are all well-versed in the best practices and are seasoned professionals in the industry. They offer fishing excursions from 4 hours to 8 hours (price varies on time.) They can accommodate to all fisherman levels and experiences, especially for families or novices, as they specialize in fun and exciting escapades! For those that prefer hunting, Capt. Tommy offers Sea Duck hunts during the season. And for the thrill seekers, there is also a hunting trip hunting South Carolina gators! If you have drawn a South Carolina Gator tag, give them a call to schedule your hunt, for pricing, and more information!
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