Free Attractions in Myrtle Beach

South Carolina Hall of Fame

• Although founded 1973, the South Carolina Hall of Fame was designated as the official hall of fame for the state only in 2001. This educational attraction is located in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, and admission is free seven days a week for visitors of all ages. The hall of fame catalogs famous South Carolinians, including figures like former President Andrew Jackson, Sen. Strom Thurmond and astronaut Charles M. Duke. It's said that Duke carried a South Carolina flag even into outer space.

  South Carolina Hall of Fame
  Myrtle Beach Convention Center
  2101 N. Oak St.
  Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
  843-626-7444
  theofficialschalloffame.com

Broadway at the Beach & Barefoot Landing

• Do some window shopping at Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing. Spread out over 350 acres, Broadway at the Beach is made up of souvenir shops, boutiques, dining venues and entertainment centers. If you can exercise some self-control and avoid the urge to buy Myrtle Beach T-shirts for every member of your extended family, you can easily spend a nice morning or afternoon exploring the area. Kids can play on the playground, splash around in the water fountain or feed the ducks for free.

  Broadway at the Beach & Barefoot Landing
  1325 Celebrity Circle
  Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-7445
  843-444-3200
  broadwayatthebeach.com?

Warbird Park

• Between 1954 and 1993, Myrtle Beach was home to an active Air Force base. The base's runway has now been converted into a civilian runway, but you can visit the area and see a memorial built to pay tribute to the men and women who served. At Warbird Park there is a viewing area to watch planes land and take off at the runway. There are also paved bike trails to ride on and historic aircraft on display.

  Warbird Park
  Farrow Parkway
  Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

  For more information, call the city's parks and recreation department at 843-918-2390.