First time vacationers to North Myrtle Beach

We are first time visitors to North Myrtle Beach. Our family will be staying at a condo in Windy Village on S. Ocean Blvd. for a week this summer. What are some of the nicer attractions to visit or things to do in this area? What kinds of things are within walking distance? Are there any more natural/park type hiking trails or areas nearby? What are the places that we don%26#39;t want to miss seeing or visiting? THANKS so much in advance for any help the readers can give us.

First time vacationers to North Myrtle Beach

Very little within walking distance. Pretty much straight out from you will be Barefoot Landing. Shopping area/complex. Built like old fishing village around a lake. All boardwalk walk ways. Several places to eat. Couple shows. Alabama Theater and House of Blues.

http://barefootlanding.com/

Few miles to the south is Tanger Outlet Mall if into shoppimg for deals. Next stretch of Rt 17 is known as Restaurant Row. Once was largest concentration of eatories but now you%26#39;ll find restaurants all along the 50 miles of Grand Strand. You won%26#39;t go hungry.

http://www.myrtlebeachscrestaurants.com/

Few more miles south om Rt 17 By-Pass is Broadway At The Beach. More shopping and restuarants. Ripley%26#39;s Aquairium and Margaritaville. Expect long wait at Jimmy%26#39;s place....

http://www.broadwayatthebeach.com/

For outdoor hiking and sight seeing might check out Two State Parks just south of MB. Brookgreen Gardens is interesting stop. Think the entrance fee is good for week. Go early and then return later in week.

http://www.brookgreen.org/

Other shows to check out. Take your pick. Medieval Times, Dixie Stampede, Carolina Opry.....Hard Rock Amusement Park set to open this summer. $50 a head. Will be interesting to see how well it goes.

Several miles n the north of Windy Hill you%26#39;ll find Calabash,NC. Known for their own style of fried fish and Calahan%26#39;s Store.

www.myrtlebeachskytour.com/2006/swf/p4_14.htm

http://www.tv33mb.com/clientlist.html

First time vacationers to North Myrtle Beach

read my post concerning beach replenishment under the Myrtle beach forum or see the us army corps of engineers Charleston division%26#39;s website. 3 months of beach work for North Myrtle and 5 months for Myrtle. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No condos are telling about this....

Last I heard they%26#39;re not scheduled in NMB until August. June or July trip you should be OK. We%26#39;re scheduled for third week of August in Ocean Drive. Not losing sleep over it.