Myrtle Beach Sightseeing

Atalaya (Castle in the Sand) - A National Historic Landmark, built in 1924 in the style of a Moorish fort, was the winter home and studio of American sculptress, Anna Huntington, and her husband Archer. Located in Huntington Beach State Park, across from Brookgreen Gardens. Open year-round. For more information: Phone 843-237-4440

Brookgreen Gardens - A spectacular garden, aviary and wildlife park showcasing over 500 works by more than 200 American sculptors from the 19th and 20th century, including sculptures by such artists as Daniel Chester French, Frederic Remington, Paul Manship, James Earle Fraser, William Zorach, Gaston Lachaise and Harriet Frishmuth. Voted one of "The South's Five Favorite Public Gardens" by the readers of Southern Living. Open year-round. For more information: Brookgreen Gardens.

Hopsewee Plantation - Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks, magnolias, and giant camellias, the plantation overlooks the North Santee River. Circa-1740, the mansion is the birthplace of Thomas Lynch Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Tours are available from March through October (by appointment the remainder of the year).

Kaminski House - One of Georgetown's architectural jewels, the Kaminskis willed this 1760 sea captain's home to the city of Georgetown. The home, built in the late 1700's is filled with priceless antiques and sits on a bluff overlooking historic Front Street and the waterfront. For more information: Phone 843-546-7706

Pelican Inn - Built in the 1800's between the ocean and a creek, the inn originally served as home for Plowden Charles Jeanerette Weston (heir to Laurel Hill Plantation, a wealthy Georgetown rice plantation). One account of the "Grey Man" ghost legend, claims that the "Grey Man" is actually Weston's ghost. The shadowy figure has appeared to warn residents before every hurricane that has struck the island for over 100 years. According to the legend, all those who see "Grey Man" can be certain that their lives and property will be spared. For more information: Phone 843-237-2295

South Carolina Hall of Fame - Dedicated in 1973, by Governor John C. West the Hall of Fame is a nonprofit corporation featuring portraits and exhibits of famous South Carolina historical figures including John C. Calhoun, Andrew Jackson, Robert Mills and Dizzy Gillespie. The facility is located in the Hall of Fame Lobby at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is Free. For more information: Phone 843-918-1225 Ext. 1252

Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens - A 114-acre park with 1600 ft. boardwalk over the salt marsh. You can take a self-guided tour along a nature trail that leads past a Revolutionary War cemetery. Located North of Myrtle Beach on Hwy 17 in Little River, South Carolina.