Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Just 10 miles south of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is Murrells Inlet, a historic fishing village with a quaint boardwalk and small harbor. It history of pirates is legendary. Today, there are small antique shops, cute gift boutiques and plenty of dining choices. If you look closely as you walk the boardwalk, you'll find a tiny little island home to a small herd of goats.

Zip Lining across the South Carolina Coast

I blinked and my little boy grew up into a young man overnight. I'll never know what possessed Alex to want to zip across 600 feet of line, 60 feet in the air at 40 miles per hour, but he did it without hesitation. Myrtle Beach Zipline Adventures probably boosted my adrenaline as much as it did for Alex. After he zipped across three times, I waited at the bottom of the tower to congratulate my new stunt man. As I glanced up, he was taking the plunge from 60 feet. That's one way to get down from the tower.

I've been watching my kid doing flips into the swimming pool for the last several years already. And, I support his training to become the next American Ninja Warrior, but I never thought the kid who was terrified to try a somersault at My Gym -- not so long ago -- would race across downtown Myrtle Beach before he made it to second grade.

Free Fall: Alex jumps from 60 feet!

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is my new favorite vacation spot. We can't wait to go back.  The beaches are beautiful -- covered with sea shells -- and the water is warm. There's boating, fishing, surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, para sailing, windsurfing and just splashing around in the calm waves along its 60 miles of beach. Our hotel was located footsteps from the sand and the view from our balcony was picture perfect.

Broadway at the Beach

Boys with laser guns and girls with bubble guns.

 

Wonder Works (www.wonderworksonline.com)

 

 

Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more than just small amusement rides for little children, (but there sure are a lot of them). There are also a lot of funky shops, great restaurants, fun nightlife, racing boats, Helicopter Adventures, NASCAR Speedpark, zip lining, the Ripley's Aquarium, Wonder Works and .... it is a whole lot of fun. "The place is positively, stylishly, deliciously, entertainingly, thrillingly awesome."

We had a fantastic dinner at Capriz Italian Feast, where kids six and under eat free. Friends introduced us to the delicious dining and all four kids actually feasted. We shopped, watched the kids enjoy the amusement rides and took in all the sights and sounds this fun place has to offer. Its a must-see place to visit along the Carolina coast.