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Arcades
As old as seaside vacations themselves, arcades, originally called “penny arcades,” have a long-standing tradition of entertaining crowds of all ages. Along the Grand Strand you’ll find games of chance, games of skill, and the unique sights and sounds of yesteryear, mixed with today’s newest entries into the interactive video gaming world. While Myrtle Beach may have lost its iconic Pavilion Amusement Park along the oceanfront, the nearby arcades and game centers are still going strong, decades after first enchanting vacationers. Arcades can be found oceanfront or near the oceanfront in nearly every Grand Strand beach community from Cherry Grove to Garden City Beach. These arcades combine the best of the old-styled games, and the modern, hi-tech arcade video games of today. Here new friendships are made, first loves are discovered, and summers are whiled away between the popcorn and pinball machines; arcades are as American as apple pie.
Broadway Grand Prix Family Race Park
Broadway Grand Prix may be best know for its numerous go-kart tracks, but did you know this attraction is also home to a giant indoor arcade? Here, guests will find a ton of modern and classic games to choose from.
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Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s is one of the newest additions at Broadway at the Beach, and this famous attraction is certainly a popular one in Myrtle Beach. This sports bar/restaurant is home to a large indoor arcade with an array of game types. Win tickets on your favorite games and trade them in for awesome prizes!
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Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum
Take a trip back in time at the Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum. The museum has 25+ pinball games from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Guests pay a $12 admission fee and then enjoy unlimited play for an hour. The museum’s mission is to celebrate the ingenuity, engineering, and artistry of these exciting games. Get a dose of nostalgia and family fun!
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Fun Plaza Arcade
The Fun Plaza Arcade is in the strip located on the new Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, where the buildings date back to the 1940s. Some of the nostalgic mechanical games go back that far, but most are the latest hi-tech video games real gamers demand. A nice blend of the old and new, right on the oceanfront, combine to make this the most fun plaza” in downtown Myrtle Beach.
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Garden City Pavilion
Since 1969, this Arcade has entertained countless summertime visitors, with one of the largest collections of games on the Grand Strand. Open early in the morning, until 2:00 a.m. most nights, this Arcade keeps teens and families occupied year-round. With nostalgia games upstairs and all the latest on the ground floor, there’s a game for every taste. Redeem tickets for prizes, too.
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The Track Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach’s newest family fun attraction is not just about racing around in go-karts, it also features a great arcade with tons of state-of-the-art games. Whether you prefer to play for tickets and grab some fun prizes or you want to just compete with your friends and family in games of sport, skill and blowing stuff up, The Track has you covered.
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16. Bowling
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05. Jet Ski Rentals
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02. Parasailing
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52. Go-Karts
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10. Boat Cruises
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68. Historic Georgetown
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