With a struggling economy, it can be difficult to plan and pay for a family vacation…that’s where “Daycations” come in!

A “Daycation” is a day trip (or less)…a little time with the family discovering the area around your home…and areas where you can visit on less than a tank of gas!

 

State Parks:

 

SC State Parks: www.southcarolinaparks.com

 

SC Historic Sites (and additional info): http://www.sciway.net/tourism/historic.html

 

NC Division of Parks and Recreation: www.ncparks.gov

 

NC Historic Sites: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/default.htm

 

 

Area Chambers/Towns:

 

Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce: www.myrtlebeachinfo.com/

 

Conway Chamber of Commerce: www.conwayscchamber.com

 

Little River Chamber of Commerce: www.littleriverchamber.org/

 

North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce: www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com

 

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce: www.georgetownchamber.com/

 

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce: www.brunswickcountychamber.org/

 

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce: www.wilmingtonchamber.org/

 

Calabash (NC): http://www.townofcalabashnc.com/links.html

 

Sunset Beach (NC): www.sunsetbeachnc.com/

 

Holden Beach (NC): www.holden-beach.com/

 

 

Amusement Parks/Family Attractions:

 

Pavilion Nostalgia Park www.pavilionnostalgiapark.com/
 

Ripley’s Attractions - Myrtle Beach http://www.ripleysaquarium.com/
 

SunCruz Casinos   http://www.suncruzcasino.com/document_display.cfm/document_id/8
 

Wild Water & Wheels   http://www.wild-water.com/interactive_tour/
 

Apache Pier http://www.campingfriend.com/ApacheFamilyCampground/
 

Battleship North Carolina http://www.battleshipnc.com/index.html
 

Brookgreen Gardens   www.brookgreen.org
 

Children’s Museum of South Carolina   http://www.cmsckids.org/
 

Family Kingdom Amusement Park    http://www.family-kingdom.com/
 

Hard Rock Park www.hardrockpark.com/
  

Island Song Charters http://www.islandsongcharters.com/
 

MagiQuest http://www.magiquest.com/
 

Myrtle Waves Water Park http://www.myrtlewaves.com/
 

NASCAR Speedpark http://www.nascarspeedpark.com/myrtlebeach.html
 

Alligator Adventure www.alligatoradventure.com/

 

Ingraham Planetarium (NC)  www.ingramplanetarium.org/

 

Waccatee Zoo http://www.waccateezoo.com/

 

La Belle Amie Vineyard www.labelleamie.com/

 

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk www.murrellsinletmarshwalk.com/

 

Myrtle Beach Pelicans www.myrtlebeachpelicans.com/

 

Swamp Fox Tours www.swampfoxtours.com/

  

 

Specialty Theatres/Dinner Theaters:

 

Carolina Opry: www.thecarolinaopry.com/

 

Alabama Theatre: www.alabama-theatre.com/

 

Dixie Stampede: www.dixiestampede.com/myrtlebeach.php

 

Medieval Times: www.medievaltimes.com/

 

Ghosts and Legends Theater: http://www.ghostshows.com/

 

IMAX 3D Theatre: www.imax3dmyrtlebeach.com/
 

 
 

Water-based Activities:

 Capt. Dick’s Parasailing and Jet Ski http://www.captdicks.com/

Downwind Sails & Watersports http://www.downwindsailsmyrtlebeach.com/
 

Expres Watersports   http://www.expresswatersports.com/

 

Great American Riverboat Company http://www.mbriverboat.com/New/Main.aspx
 

Harbourgate Watercraft http://www.harbourgatewatercraft.com/
 

Myrtle Beach Watersports http://www.myrtlebeachwatersports.com/

Ocean Watersports http://www.parasailmyrtlebeach.com/
 

Sea Screamer  http://www.seascreamer.sc/

 

Thomas Outdoor Watersports   http://www.mbjetski.com/
 

Wallace Sailing Charters http://www.wallacesailingcharters.com/

 
 

Golf:

 Lists Myrtle Beach Golf and Miniature Golf Locations: http://www.golfmb.com

 

Shopping Malls/Outlet:

 

Broadway at the Beach www.broadwayatthebeach.com/

 

Myrtle Beach Mall (formerly: Colonial Mall) http://www.shopmyrtlebeachmall.com/

 

Coastal Grand Mall www.coastalgrand.com/

 

Inlet Square Mall www.inletsquaremall.com/

 

Barefoot Landing www.bflanding.com

 

Tanger Outlet (Hwy 17) http://www.tangeroutlet.com/myrtlebeach17

 

Tanger Outlet (Hwy 501) http://www.tangeroutlet.com/myrtlebeach501

 

Market Common www.marketcommonmb.com/

 

Mayfair Town Center (Wilmington) www.mayfairetown.com/

 

 

50% Gift Certificates:

 Half Price Outlet http://nmmb.nextmediadeals.com

 

Coupons/Guide Books:

 

Sunny Day Myrtle Beach: http://www.sunnydayguide.com/myrtle_beach/index.php

 

Sunny Day Outer Banks: http://www.sunnydayguide.com/outer_banks/index.php

 

 

Sites to Check for Freebies:

Check these sites often for free concerts, free outdoor entertainment and events and festivals.

 

Broadway at the Beach: www.broadwayatthebeach.com/

 

Market Common Events: http://www.marketcommonmb.com/events.html

 

Brunswick Town (NC): This is a free to visit extinct port town. See the town’s ruins and visit the visitor’s center, when you can see artifacts and watch a video presentation on the town’s past
http://www.nchistoricsites.org/Brunswic/brunswic.htm

 

Murrell’s Inlet Marsh Walk: http://murrellsinletmarshwalk.com/