It was originally inhabited by the Winyah and Waccamaw Indians.  These Indians

call the area "Chicora", meaning "the land".  The Spanish were next to explore the North Myrtle Beach area as early as 1514, with Blackbeard's pirates inhabiting the bays

and inlets in the 1700's.  The Cherry Grove Beach area used to house flourishing indigo plantations; however, due to insufficient means to reach the North Myrtle Beach area, most of the beach remained uninhabited until 1900 when the first railroad was created by the Burroughs & Chapin families.  The county North Myrtle Beach is located, Horry county, was named after a wealthy plantation owner and Revolutionary War General, Peter Horry.  In 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit the North Myrtle Beach Area, leaving it in ruins.  Since then, the area has developed into a top tourist destination.  With our sandy beaches and beautiful weather, look forward to a vacation you will long remember.  COME VISIT US!

 

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THINGS TO DO WHILE VISITING THE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH AREA

 

GOLF

The area offers approximately 85 courses designed by some of golf's greatest players and architects.

 

DINING

We have a endless dining variety.  We are best known for our seafood, but whatever you are looking for is available.

 

 

SHOPPING

Stop till you drop at outlet stores, malls, specialty shops, sports superstores, thrift stores and flea markets.  There's something for everyone.

 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Variety shows, dinner shows, amusement parks, water parks, an aquarium, fishing piers, off shore fishing trips, or play a game of mini golf.  Visit our local parks, state parks, gardens and art galleries.  There's a wide variety of entertainment.

 

 

So if you enjoy the waves, building sand castles, shell seeking or reading while soaking up the sun, if you are young or just young at heart, a first time visitor or have been visiting for years, you can find plenty to see and do in the North Myrtle Beach area.

 

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