Blackbeard's Pirate Cruise

The imagination of a child is a powerful driver of their success. Interactive stories like Blackbeard's Pirate Cruise are a unique way to encourage kids to blow open the doors of their creativity. On this hour-long sea-faring adventure aboard the Carolinas' largest pirate ship, young lads and lassies will transform before your eyes into the vilest of scallywags! Once fully adorned with pirate mustaches, costumes and fake tattoos, the cruise will depart for the high seas to search for the booty before Bad Billy Bones finds it. After bringing down the old scurvy dog with a water cannon battle, the young pirates will raise the Jolly Roger flag, sing a sea chanty or two, and go home with a sweet piece of treasure.

Myrtle Beach Family Golf

Mini-golf is a fantastic way to get a bit of light exercise while capturing the imagination at the same time. At Myrtle Beach Family Golf, four separate mini-golf courses take you on adventures through interactive landscapes. Putt your way through dangerous dinosaur-ruled prehistoric lands at Jurassic Golf, or swing through the waterfalls and elephants of the African wilderness at Jungle Safari. Steer your shot clear of the pirates and explore secret caves at Captain Hook's, or traverse the aquatic wonderland to find your lost crew at Shipwreck Island. With a season pass or discounted package, you and the kids could affordably try all four 18-hole courses at Myrtle Beach Family Golf.

Fun Warehouse

Sometimes, it's hard to understand how kids can have so much pent-up energy. Where does it all come from? Who knows! The important thing is that they have plenty of opportunities to expend that energy doing something they enjoy. Fun Warehouse will undoubtedly get the job done, and it's not just for kids. People of all ages are welcome to race in go-karts, team up in an epic laser tag battle, fight off zombies in the virtual reality game arena, pull stunts in the roller skating rink and compete in the state-of-the-art arcade. Children under ten will also love bouncing around the Inflatables jungle gym. With so many exciting attractions in one place, it's no wonder Fun Warehouse is one of the most popular kid-friendly activities in Myrtle Beach!

WonderWorks

Kids learn best when having fun. The interactive exhibits at WonderWorks are as educational as any museum, but the venue is better described as an indoor amusement park of "edu-tainment." Over 100 hands-on games focus on scientific topics like space, physics, light and sound, weather, illusion, art and more. The same location also offers fun physical challenges like laser tag, an indoor zipline and ropes course, and a 6D simulator ride. The kids won't even realize how much they are learning as they play and engage with the wide range of WonderWorks activities.

Dino Park

Dino Park is another fun way to sneak in some educational content. On a leisurely walk through the park, you'll encounter more than twenty life-sized animatronic dinosaurs set in an environment designed to imitate their natural prehistoric habitat. Informational panels scattered along the way offer insightful tidbits about these reptilian giants, while hands-on exhibits give kids a chance to learn in their own way. Conveniently located at the popular entertainment center Broadway at the Beach, Dino Park transports you back in time to witness our Jurassic forebears in their full and terrifying glory!

Much more than just a beach town, there is a unique blend of family-friendly things to do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Educational activities stimulate kids' minds, while physical entertainment outlets their rambunctious energy and interactive stories delight their imaginations. What more do you need for a vacation the kids will never forget? If it's not already, Myrtle Beach should be at the top of your list of family-oriented destinations!