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Brookgreen GardensvsMyrtle Beach State Park
Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Brookgreen Gardens is preferred by most professionals compared to Myrtle Beach State Park. Brookgreen Gardens ranks #1 in Myrtle Beach with positive reviews from 5 publications like Where, Lonely Planet and Where.
Brookgreen Gardens
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1931 Brookgreen Dr, U.S. Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"These magical gardens, 16 miles south of town on Hwy 17 S, are home to the largest collection of American sculpture in the country, set amid 9000 acres of rice plantation turned subtropical garden paradise." Full review
Fodor's "The oldest and largest sculpture garden in the United States, with more than 550 examples of figurative American sculpture by such artists as Frederic Remington and Daniel Chester French." Full review
Where "Since opening to the public seven and a half decades ago, Brookgreen Gardens has introduced visitors to an enchanting and compelling showcase of art and nature." Full review
Where "One of North America’s most renowned sculpture gardens is on the Strand." Full review
Where "This Grand Strand landmark melds nature and history in an incomparable way. An absolute must for families with kids (and without), Brookgreen Gardens is an unequaled picnic spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Brookgreen Gardens is home to 9,127 acres featuring stunning botanical gardens, an extensive collection of American sculptures, the Lowcountry Zoo, and the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve"
25 Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
June 12, 2023
Myrtle Beach State Park Lonely Planet Fodor's Where Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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Lonely Planet "Most campgrounds are veritable parking lots catering to families with RVs, but the best camping is found in the shady sites of this state park, 3 miles south of central Myrtle Beach."
Fodor's "This state-protected parcel of land has a mile-long beach, camping facilities, picnic pavilions, nature hiking trails in the woods beyond the dunes, a fishing pier." Full review
Where "Situated in the heart of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach State Park boasts one of the most popular public beaches along the Carolina coast." Full review
Lonely Planet "Escape the madness to this relatively undeveloped mile of coastline 3 miles south of central Myrtle Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sleep beneath the pines or rent a cabin, all just steps from the shore." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Make time for Myrtle Beach State Park, an oceanfront destination with nature trails, bike paths, equestrian trails, a fishing pier, and several picnic areas"
25 Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
June 12, 2023
