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Conway, S.C.

Area Overview
This quaint riverside community offers a charming break from the bustle of the city

Located on the banks of the Waccamaw River about 15 miles west of Myrtle Beach, Conway serves as the county seat for the citizens of Horry County and has its own municipal government and police department.

A council-led city government oversees the town’s affairs and Horry County Schools operates several public schools within the city limits. Fire & Rescue services are provided by Horry County.

Originally established as the village of Kingston back in 1732, Conway eventually became a major economic hub to the region thanks to its trade and commerce via the river and railway systems.

Producing lumber and turpentine used for shipbuilding and tobacco and other agricultural products, Conway was the center of economic power in the county before the development of the coastal areas as tourism destinations.

The City of Conway remains proud of its rich history, celebrating its way of life with the annual RiverFest event along the downtown waterfront each June.

The downtown district features post-Civil War era buildings, twisting live oaks that drape Spanish moss over the streets, and recreation areas on the banks of Lake Busbee. Downtown Conway features older, single-family neighborhoods, while the outskirts of town remain rural countryside.

Coastal Carolina University is located south of town and several new single- and multi-family developments have sprung up around campus.

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Hotels in Conway

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Willow Tree Resort Myrtle Beach
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Willow Tree Resort Myrtle Beach

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Points of Interest
Restaurants & Attractions in Conway

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Horseback Riding of Myrtle Beach

Horseback Riding of Myrtle Beach

Whether your preferred mode of transportation is by boat, helicopter, bicycle, or otherwise, there are numerous way …

Downtown Conway

Downtown Conway

A short drive from the Grand Strand (about 15 miles from the Atlantic), the downtown area of this historic river to …

Conway Recreation Center

Conway Recreation Center

The Conway Recreation Center includes many family fitness amenities, including cardio, fitness and weight rooms wit …

Crady’s Eclectic Cuisine on Main

Crady’s Eclectic Cuisine on Main

Crady’s Eclectic Cuisine, located in historic, downtown Conway, SC, is well known for its fresh foods, its ho …

Fourth and Main Southern Home Accents (Conway)

Fourth and Main Southern Home Accents (Conway)

Fourth and Main Southern Home Accents truly has it all for your home to make it perfectly your taste and style! Fea …

Theatre of the Republic

Theatre of the Republic

Take a drive down Conway’s Main Street and you’ll notice it immediately – an old-timey theater sign protrudin …

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Visiting Conway

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Carolina Pines Campground

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