29. 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.
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.
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.
What could be better than pizza and games? Not much, according to the younger set vacationing on the Grand Strand. The UPC Game Zone, located on Lake Arrowhead Road on the north end of Myrtle Beach, knows how to keep its guests satisfied in every way with gourmet pizza and thousands of square feet of the best in games of skill, chance, and hi-tech video.
Located in Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach, in Myrtle Beach, Broadway Louie’s is known for two things; Karaoke, and arcade games, and cold beer. Okay, that’s three things. While the 18 and over try stretch their voices at the sometimes raucous Karaoke side, kids of all ages play on the two levels of game floors on the other side. Two full bars, pizza, and pub-fare, round out the offerings at this popular venue.
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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