The journey from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington is full of exciting attractions and activities. From Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, there are plenty of places to explore. You can also visit historic plantations, such as Pleasant, Hopsewee Plantation in Santee, Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown, and The Oaks Plantation at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet. If you're looking for a unique experience, you can't miss the sweetgrass baskets of South Carolina.
These exquisite local treasures have been passed down from generation to generation since the 18th century and represent one of the oldest forms of West African art in the US. On your way to Myrtle Beach, you can also stop by Georgetown, South Carolina. Here you'll find great restaurants, shops, and historic attractions along Front Street. You can also enjoy some of the most beautiful views in the entire Grand Strand with a quick walk along the Harborwalk.
If you're looking for a quick wedding on the way to town, you can visit the tiny chapel in Conway, South Carolina. This facility was built in 1972 and has survived multiple disasters. Hundreds of marriages have taken place here and the doors are never locked. When it comes to fireworks, there are plenty of places to get your money's worth.
Whether you're looking for a few flares for the kids or an Independence Day display that makes the founding fathers proud, you're sure to find the best fireworks here on the beach. You can also visit Atlas Importers and Sparky's in Marion, Hugo Fireworks, Great Scott Fireworks and Cheap Charlie's in Conway, Williard's Fireworks, Area 51 Fireworks and State Line Fireworks in Little River, and Factory Outlet Fireworks in South Carolina. If you're looking for a break from the monotony of driving from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington, you can stop by Awendaw. Here you can enjoy good live music during one of the famous Barn Jams in the area, have a bite to eat at the Sewee restaurant or even stop to play one or two rounds of disc golf.
You can also sample some of the freshest produce in the area from local markets and produce stalls. Finally, if you have an afternoon to kill before reaching Myrtle Beach, you can visit two lighthouses: Oak Island Lighthouse in Oak Island, North Carolina and Bald Head Island Lighthouse in Southport, North Carolina. You can also learn about space and the sea at the Ingram Planetarium and the Museum of the Coastal Carolinas in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
