Grand Strand Communities

Central Myrtle Beach Communities.

Myrtle Beach

Families began vacationing in Myrtle Beach more than a century ago, traveling by horse,
buggy and ferry to spend a day in the sand and sun on the mostly unoccupied beach.
Today, the city of Myrtle Beach has a population of approximately 28,500 and is the largest community of the Grand Strand. Favorite landmarks include Coastal Grand Mall, one of the largest in South Carolina, Myrtle Beach State Park, the oldest in the state, Broadway at the Beach, with its assortment of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions, and the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Myrtle Beach kicks off each summer season with the excitement of the Sun Fun Festival and closes out summer festivities with the new Beach,
Boogie & BBQ event. Contact the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce at 843-626-7444 or 800-356-3016 or visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.

Aynor

The Little Golden Town, as Aynor has been called, is located in western Horry Country and has about 600 residents. The town got its start in the early 1900s as a terminal for a railroad from Conway that transported turpentine, fertilizer and lumber. The area became a town in 1913 and had a bustling tobacco market, brickyard, cotton gin and several sawmills. Today, a large mural at Eighth Avenue and South Main Street honors Aynor's
railroad and tobacco history. Every September, thousands of people attend the Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival, which features crafts, food booths and entertainment. Contact the Aynor Chamber of Commerce at 843-358-4808 or visit AynorSCChamber.org.

Conway

Picturesque Conway, the seat of government for Horry County, is distinguished by its tree-lined streets, historic homes and churches, and the beautiful Waccamaw River. Its revitalized downtown is filled with antique shops, art galleries and wonderful cafes. Established in 1734 and originally known as Kingston, Conway today is home to approximately 14,000 residents as well as Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.Popular annual events include the 'Round the Fourth celebration in late June or early July and the Rivertown Jazz and Blues Festival in April. The best ways to learn about this historic town is on a walking tour or narrated riverboat cruise, or by paying a visit to the Horry County Museum. Contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce at 843-248-2273, or visit ConwaySCChamber.com.

The Grand Strand: Myrtle Beach .. North Myrtle Beach .. Surfside Beach .. Little River .. Atlantic Beach .. Garden City Beach
Loris .. Conway .. Aynor .. Murrells Inlet .. Litchfield Beach .. Pawleys Island

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