Shanea Patterson

Myrt le Ocach with Kids: A Perfect Family Day - AOL Travel News Page I of2 vou couLD WIN '""" Aol Travel. A DISNEY CRUISE You 111'9 hof9 1J1., • Travll ldeu and ln:erelts • Myrtle Beadi with K,ds A Perfecl Family Day · AOL Travel Ne-w5 Myrtle Beach with Kids: A Perfect Family Day by SNlnea P■tterson ,an AOL Travel ContrtJutor Posted Oct 12'- M1 The plaoo for family Iravel, l\ttrtle Beach, S.C , has something k> offer ever)(lne. whether )Ou're gong away for a relaxng wee,end gelaway, a full-fledged family vacation, or just ror the day. Myrtle Beach with kids is a delight, as the area caters to fami,es with small children V\llh 60 miles of soft sandy beach•~ live enlertanmert theater~ family-fnendty dining, cultural activities, amusemert parks, and water parks.you'll never run out of lhings lo do n Myrtle Beach Here's my idea of a perfect day in Myrtle Beach wilh kids. Morning Hop on out of bed and head overlo brealnal menu, complete wih simple treats like chocolate chip pancakes, aispy baron rooked l:l perfed,on and light, fluffy scrambled eggs Mammy's has been open for owr 50 years, and the restaurant takes prde in its exceptional service. It is, hands down, the best breakfast under seven dollars. The restaurant also feabJres a full breakfast buffet for those that want to pick and choose from different menu items for one bw price. Mammy's Ki1chen, 1010 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; 84:J.-; &ealand on. V\lld Water and W>eels. 910 Highway 17 S, Surfside Beach, SC 29575;-; Hours and pri:es vary accordi"lg to season A trip to the Chidren's Museum of South Carolina is another must during famiy travel to Myrtle Beach Here young kids can expbre a wide range ofsubjeds, from eledromagnetsm to rooking. My kids loved tte riteradive magnetic field exhibn and were absilutely ecstatic when tley were l:lld they oould aeate and bake heir own pizzas. The Bubble Mania exhiJn, which engufs the parti:ipant inside a gianl bubble, is a favor!e among lhe kids and adut s. Chl dren's Museum of South Caroina, 2501 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577;-; Tu...Sat 9AM-3PM, $8, Children 1 and )Ounger are free Afternoon ff your kids didn't get lhei' fill of pizza at lhe museum, you can head to Ultimate California Pizza for lunch, where the pizza smells incredb ly delicious and tastes even belter The kid's menu is sure lo satisfy with a variety of friendly options, indudng personal pizzas made wih the restaurant's Ultimale Red Sauoe and served wih a Side of celery sticks. Adufts will be happy here too, my personal favorrte ,s lhe beef rav10li wnh affredo sauce. It's baked wnh pannesancheese, served wih garlc breoo and a house saloo, and costs less than $10. Ultimate Calffomia Pizza, 1502 N Hwy 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, 84:?- Nex1 on )Our ist of lhings to do n Myrtle Beach 1s a visit to beaubful Brookgreen Garders, a no~rofit garden museum dedicated to preserving nalivewildl~e. The Gardens are recogneed as lhe Nalional Historic Landmark with "lhe most significant collection of f1gurat;,e srulpture, in an ouldoor setting, by American artists in the world " My kids were less interesed in the sculpture and moe interesed in lhe zoo, which proviood opportunlies to see bald eagles, river otters, alligators, and dozens of species of butler1l1es. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 & ookgreen Dr, Murrells lnlel, SC 29576; 843-23~- ; 9·30AM-5PM; Adults $12, Children (4-12) $6, Children (3and under) tee A trip lo Myrtle Beach wilh kids would be inoomplele wrthout a v1s1t to Mag,Oues( an inleractive, multi-level, live action, role-playing game where ~ rdtr•- ~~~,..-._.,_,.._,,,,.,..._- ~ "°"",._t>,~_,.,..,.....,tmg,,,,.,, ,-.,._...,.,...~rd~---- T'-a Y-,J '.>T' ~ .. ·-~ CIOilNrtl 9 ,.,,0 nJ BIi-~ !Ille>, 3751 0-""'"' f'-w)' ~ ~ SC 'l'!1'S77 e,t3,.,U3-22S3 ¥-F• 71#-'!P'I 9111e.w-!IPM If r,,, ""' m.re!IM ,n oon!!fbu/Jng b ,tO(_ Trw,! ;:,,,, ovr - o f ~ ,re~ O