Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle BeachvsSkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Both Ripley's Aquarium and Myrtle Beach SkyWheel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ripley's Aquarium ranks significantly higher than Myrtle Beach SkyWheel. Ripley's Aquarium is ranked #3 in Myrtle Beach with praise from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Where and Where.
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Fodor's
Frommer's
Where Where Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Fodor's "Glide underwater (no need for a wet suit) through a winding tunnel exhibit that's longer than a football field." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are surrounded on all sides by menacing 10-foot sharks as they travel through Dangerous Reef, a 750,000-gallon tank." Full review
Where "Ripley’s Aquarium is a $40 million, state-ofthe- art, 87,000-square-foot aquarium experience. It is one of South Carolina’s most visited attractions. " Full review
Where "This 87,000-square-foot aquarium, right in the middle of Broadway at the Beach, is a stunning fish-behind-glass exhibit." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are surrounded on all sides by menacing 10-foot sharks as they travel through Dangerous Reef, a 750,000-gallon tank...only freshwater exhibit is the Rio Amazon, displaying fearsome piranhas" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don't miss Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach; not only is it a wonderful place to view sea creatures like stingrays up close, but also sloths and other South American critters"
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SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
Lonely Planet Frommer's Travel + Leisure
1110 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Lonely Planet "The 187ft-high SkyWheel overlooks the 1.2-mile coastal boardwalk. One ticket includes three revolutions in an enclosed gondola. " Full review
Frommer's "For a bird’s-eye view of the beach, take a ride on this revolving behemoth...offering sensational views along the Grand Strand. One ride comprises three smooth loops (8–10 min.) " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Take in miles of Myrtle Beach's skyline and ocean views from the SkyWheel, with a vantage point of nearly 200 feet above the boardwalk"
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