Myrtle Beach

One of North America’s most renowned sculpture gardens is on the Strand. — Where

Open since 1997, the Franklin G. Burroughs and Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum was founded as a way to highlight artists of the Grand Strand as well as to bring in exhibits from elsewhere. — Where

The 187ft-high SkyWheel overlooks the 1.2-mile coastal boardwalk. One ticket includes three revolutions in an enclosed gondola. — Lonely Planet

Glide underwater (no need for a wet suit) through a winding tunnel exhibit that's longer than a football field. — Fodor's

Huntington Beach State Park, worth a visit even if you see nothing else on the Strand, offers the best-preserved beach on the Grand Strand and one of the best we have seen anywhere in the world. — Where

This 20-acre park of water slides and rides is the Strand’s largest water park, with more than 30 rides and attractions. — Where

Kids love this hands-on learning experience, beginning with the crazy-looking building itself—it’s upside down. Inside are over 100 high-tech games, interactive exhibits, and simulations. — Frommer's

Bring the kids here to beat the heat or take cover on a rainy day. Create giant bubbles, pet turtles, and play dentist or doctor. — Fodor's

Prince George Winyah is one of the town’s most fascinating examples of historic meeting places. — Where