Myrtle Beach, SC: The Grand Strand

Duration: 6 Days | Meals Included: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinners

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Market Common

The Market Common is a place where you can experience exceptional shopping and dining in a beautifully designed village setting. Along tree-lined avenues, you'll find the nation's biggest and most celebrated names in retail to one-of-a-kind boutiques unique to this region. Enjoy cuisine from some of the area's best chefs at one of eleven popular restaurants.

 

Brookgreen Gardens

Founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, Brookgreen Gardens was created to preserve native flora and fauna while showcasing art in a natural setting. Today, it stands as a National Historic Landmark, featuring the world’s largest collection of American figurative sculpture in an outdoor environment, along with the only zoo on the Carolina coast accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visitors can stroll beneath centuries-old live oak trees, admire national art exhibits, explore historic sites, and discover native wildlife at the zoo.

 

Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach offers an array of unique specialty shops, where you'll find treasures beyond the ordinary mall experience. From one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories to stylish resort wear and distinctive regional crafts, there's something for everyone. When you're ready to dine, choose from over 15 restaurants, including favorites like Carolina Ale House, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Hard Rock Cafe, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Landry's Seafood House, and many more!

 

ICONIC at the Alabama Theater

ICONIC is a cutting-edge production, blending stunning stage performances with breathtaking aerial acts. Featuring cutting-edge visuals and a state-of-the-art video wall like nothing else along the Grand Strand, ICONIC brings together unforgettable music, comedy, and an electrifying mix of Country chart-toppers, Classic Rock anthems, Broadway hits, and Pop power ballads. With dazzling new costumes, a reimagined set, and a celebration of beach life, this show creates a unique connection between the audience and performers. ICONIC takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey through the most legendary music of the past and present.

 

Legends in Concert

Legends in Concert is a world-renowned live tribute show, offering an unforgettable entertainment experience. With an award-winning cast of talented tribute artists, dynamic singers and dancers, and a rocking live band, you'll be transported through the music of both today's biggest stars and legendary icons of the past. Plus, the lineup changes four times a year, so there's always something new to see!

 

National Museum of the Marine Corps

The National Museum of the Marine Corps stands as a proud tribute to U.S. Marines—past, present, and future. Located on a 135-acre site next to Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, this impressive 120,000-square-foot structure, under the command of Marine Corps University, was designed to evoke the iconic image of the Iwo Jima flag-raisers. Inside, world-class interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of Marines in action, surrounded by irreplaceable artifacts that bring their heroic stories to life.

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day two is included at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

Dinner is served family-style and will feature southern fried chicken, beef pot roast, Georgia fried catfish, poppyseed tossed salad, green beans, creamed potatoes, baked mac & cheese, and seasonal cobbler for dessert, along with non-alcoholic beverages.

 

Lunch on day three is included at Brookgreen Gardens. Boxed lunch choices are:

• Turkey and cheese sandwich

• Ham and cheese sandwich

• Salad with ranch dressing

Boxed lunch is served with chips, cookie, and a water.

 

Lunch on day six is included at Devil Dog Diner at the Marine Corp Museum. Boxed lunch choices are:

• Ham and cheddar sandwich on a pretzel roll with honey mustard

• Turkey and swiss sandwich on brioche roll with cranberry aioli

• Roast Beef and provolone sandwich on a hoagie roll with horseradish cream

• Garden Salad with romaine, cucumber, and tomato, with lemon herb vinaigrette dressing on the side

Boxed lunch is served with potato chips, fruit, cookie, and a beverage.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• Brookgreen Gardens: Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes for your visit (closed-toe shoes are recommended).

• Every Starr trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

 

Accessibility:

• Brookgreen Gardens: Wheelchairs are not available; guests who require a wheelchair or other mobility equipment should bring their own or rent from a local company. 

• Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Days 1: Country Inn Fayetteville (Fayetteville, NC)

The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms include coffee maker, mini-fridge, hair dryer, and iron/board.

 

Days 2-4: Avista Resort (N. Myrtle Beach, SC)

As one of North Myrtle Beach's leading oceanfront hotels, Avista Resort provides outstanding opportunities to experience a memorable vacation. The resort features indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, a lazy river, and fitness room. Enjoy a bite to eat at their onsite restaurant, or explore the local restaurants, shops and amusements just blocks away on Main Street. Each oceanview 1-bedroom suite includes a private balcony, separate living room area with sofa bed, and fully equipped kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, stove, coffee maker, pots/pans and dishes/utensils), and hair dryer.

 

Day 5: Hampton Inn Dumfries-Quantico (Dumfries, VA)

The hotel has an indoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms include coffee maker, mini-fridge, microwave, and iron/board

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