| Choosing Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as a vacation | | | | will notice the awesome effect the railroad has even |
| destination will be one of the best decisions you'll ever | | | | today on this location. |
| make. This beautiful city by the ocean is full of historic | | | | Lumber and the railroad development worked together |
| charm and adventure. Myrtle Beach is a tourist | | | | to steer this series of beach towns into greatness. It |
| vacation spot located in Horry County. It is more than a | | | | wasn't until the early part of the 20th century that |
| beach getaway, but a place for the whole family to | | | | other visions began to push for the creation of a real |
| enjoy. | | | | tourist spot. A man named Joe Mercier saw the value |
| Myrtle Beach has a long colonial history which has | | | | of this location and wanted to build a Coney Island |
| inspired it to become the popular attraction it is today. | | | | type attraction. |
| Before Europeans discovered this area, also referred | | | | Soon this gorgeous destination took shape. It wasn't |
| to as Grand Strand, the Waccamaw Indians lived | | | | until 1957 that it got the name we recognize today. It |
| there. The Grand Strand portion refers to the large | | | | was named after an abundant shrub central to the |
| number of beaches in this area. They reach from as | | | | area called wax myrtle. Myrtle Beach was born that |
| far north as Cape Fear, North Carolina to Georgetown, | | | | year, and has now turned into one of the most visited |
| South Carolina. | | | | attractions along the Atlantic Ocean. |
| You will find the Grand Strand a very unique | | | | As vacationers discover the greatness of Myrtle |
| combination of beach towns. It also includes many | | | | Beach they will have found a destination to visit for |
| barrier islands, as well. When tourism is at its highest, it | | | | years to come. Waties Island is a wonderful |
| is hard to believe that only 28,510 residents live in | | | | component of the Grand Strand beach area. It is in |
| Myrtle Beach. This destination has become one of the | | | | fact the primary barrier island along Long Bay. Waties |
| most popular in all of the southeast United States. | | | | Island has its own historic past, which dates back to |
| Vacationers are drawn to the fantastic sandy | | | | very first presidency of our country. |
| beaches. Once they arrive, however, they discover | | | | President George Washington is said to have toured |
| that this town is equipped entertain the entire family. | | | | Waties Island during his term as president. He also |
| Each year more than 14 million visitors choose this | | | | visited surrounding areas leading up to Georgetown. |
| place as an exciting vacation. With all the city has to | | | | Although there exists a lot of interesting writings about |
| offer, it's no secret that some people journey there | | | | this time period, vacationers will learn even more by |
| yearly. | | | | seeing this place for themselves. |
| Myrtle Beach's history like every town in America is | | | | The weather of Myrtle Beach is a popular attraction in |
| riddled with highs and lows. One of the low points | | | | itself. This city experiences a subtropical climate. It has |
| occurred in 1822. This was the year that a hurricane | | | | particularly mild winters, and humid summers. People |
| violent wrecked the town, not yet named Myrtle | | | | wanting to get away from the cold winters of home, |
| Beach. After this storm had done its damage, vast | | | | will love the warmth of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. |
| amounts of land was vacated. Shortly after this a high | | | | Tourism numbers prove that visitors are taking this into |
| point was experienced and served to create the | | | | consideration when planning their trips there. |
| beginnings of the popular beach attraction we know | | | | Billions of dollars are spent each year by tourists |
| and love today. | | | | enjoying the classic historic charm of this destination. |
| The development of Conway Lumber Company led | | | | They also recognize the modern, trendy offerings of |
| the way to the building of Myrtle Beach's railroad. This | | | | this city as well. Every member is the family will find |
| company is now called New South Lumber, and has | | | | something they want to do there. Children especially |
| made a lasting impression on this entire area. Visitors | | | | find amusement parks to be fantastic treats. |