Myrtle Beach Facts
Myrtle Beach Facts
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| Prior to European colonization Myrtle Beach was inhabited by the Waccamaw Tribe. Settlers did not have high crop yields in the region. It was abandoned for several years until logging was made possible by a railroad and it became popular as a vacation spot. |
| Myrtle Beach is often ranked as the top family beach vacation destination. |
| King's highway runs through Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand. |
| The average annual temperature in Myrtle Beach is 77 but it is higher in the summer (90s) and lower in the winter (lows in the 30s). |
| There are 104 gold courses within 30 miles of the Grand Strand, the beach that includes Myrtle Beach. |
| Myrtle Beach became a city in 1938. |
| There are 89,600 accommodation units available for tourists visiting the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand region. |
| Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beaches for tourists to enjoy. |
| Visitors to Myrtle Beach can stay in hotels, cabins, campgrounds, condos, and beach houses. |
| Ripley's Aquarium is located in Myrtle Beach where visitors can take a journey under the sea. |
| There are more than 600 fine arts events held in Myrtle Beach each year. |
| Visitors can enjoy shows and entertainment at the Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert, and Medieval Times. |
| There is an upside down house in Myrtle Beach that visitors can wander through called the WonderWorks. |
| The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is a 200 foot high gondola/Ferris wheel ride on the boardwalk. The gondolas are climate controlled so it can be enjoyed in hot or cold temperatures. |
| Those who wish to shop in Myrtle Beach can go to the Market Common, Barefoot Landing, Coastal Grand Mall or Broadway at the Beach. |
| Myrtle Beach has a sports center that hosts sporting events throughout the year. |
| Myrtle Beach is a great place to watch the sunrise because of its location on the east coast. |
| Myrtle Beach experiences 2800 hours of sunlight each year on average. |
| The year round population of Myrtle Beach is 27,109, with 22,759 permanent residences. In 1940 the population of Myrtle Beach was only 1,597. |
| Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is ranked at #3 in the United States. |
| Myrtle Beach is a popular destination during spring break in March, when students from Ontario, Canada, flock to the city. |
| In June during Senior Week high school students arrive in Myrtle Beach to celebrate. |
| June to August is considered the high season in Myrtle Beach. |
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