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Guided Tours
The Grand Strand is more than just a popular vacation destination full of resorts and modern attractions. Amid all the amusement parks, waterslides and, of course, the white sandy beaches, there are scenic vistas, beautiful natural landscapes, and interesting local history. With a number of guided tours available in the area, visitors (and locals) are able to appreciate often overlooked sights and details sometimes lost in the hustle and bustle. With tours covering everything from local history to up close encounters with local wildlife, you may gain a familiarity with the area that is well worth the small average price of the tours offered. From casual open-aired Jeep tours, steeped in unique local trivia, to serene Jet Ski and dolphin excursions just off the Carolina coast, you might spend your vacation letting others lead you. Courteous and knowledgeable guides are eager to answer questions, whether you’re new to the area or have been visiting for years.
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens offers guided tours of the gardens daily so that guests can learn all about the history and the beauty behind this favorite attraction. Additional guided tours include the Creek Excursion, which tours area creeks past former rice plantations; the Trekker Excursion, a ride-along tour down an avenue of historic Live Oaks to a plantation cemetery, a Civil War earthen fort site, and a historic rice mill chimney; and the Oaks Excursion, which travels via mini-bus to the site of the Oaks Plantation and the Alston family cemetery and grounds of the slave village.
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Hobcaw Barony
Explore Hobcaw Barony’s rich history and ecology on a two-hour tour that requires little walking. This 16,000-acre private reserve encompasses the Lowcountry’s diverse environments. Step back in time at the opulent Hobcaw House, residence of Bernard Baruch and a meeting place for historical figures. The tour also includes a glimpse of Bellefield Plantation, home to Baruch’s daughter, and a stop at a preserved slave village, offering a poignant look at the property’s past. Learn about coastal ecosystems, fascinating wildlife, and endangered species. This tour is best suited for ages 7 and up.
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Airboat Tours
Take a guided tour of the backwaters of coastal South Carolina on the Waccamaw Cooter Airboat. You’ll be surrounded by the beautiful outdoors and all it has to offer. The tour may offer close encounters with some of nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures, from native alligators to regal ospreys. Ride through backwaters framed by moss-laden oak and cypress trees on your airboat tour!
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Day Trips to Charleston
The next time you’re in Myrtle Beach, experience Southern charm and rich history on a convenient day trip to Charleston, consistently ranked among the top travel destinations.
Unwind from the Myrtle Beach bustle and immerse yourself in the beauty of Charleston with Day Trips to Charl
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Cape Fear Riverboat Cruises
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 featu
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OceanFront Helicopters
If you’re looking for a unique way to take in the coast, OceanFront Helicopters has you covered. They offer scenic flights, private charters, and special occasion rides that let you see the ocean from a whole new angle. Whether you’re celebrating something or just in the mood for a little adv
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Plantation River Tours
Plantation River Tours departs from Wacca Wache Marina in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and takes its guests on scenic boat tours along historic plantations of South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry rivers. On your tour, you will see rice plantations, trunk gates, slave cabins, moss-laden oak
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