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Conway, S.C.

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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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Carolina Pines

Carolina Pines

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Discover a South Carolina Getaway where upscale energy meets down-home hospitality at Carolina Pines. Carolina Pine …
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Willow Tree Resort Myrtle Beach

Willow Tree Resort Myrtle Beach

One of the Best of the Best! WillowTree RV Resort and Campground, hidden just 12 miles inland, offers an unexpected …
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Restaurants & Attractions in Conway

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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 …
Eggs Up Grill
Eggs Up Grill

This small, regional chain was hatched in Pawleys Island in 1986 and the popular restaurant quickly spread throug …
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve
T.I.G.E.R.S. Preserve
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An encounter with wild animals in Myrtle Beach is more likely than one might think, and not just the ones that take …
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 …
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 …
Thompson Farm & Nursery
Thompson Farm & Nursery
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Hanging out on the beach all day, wandering or driving around the well-lit Boulevard at night, or riding rides at a …
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Carolina Pines Campground

Be one of the first to enjoy Carolina Pines RV Resort — South Carolina’s newest getaway. Discover a totally new kind of resort experience at one of the best RV parks near Myrtle Beach, where everything you want is waiting for you! Bring the whole family and park your rig on spacious sites, or stay in one of our well-appointed cottage rentals.

Carolina Pines
Carolina Pines