Encounters: UFO Experience Coming to Myrtle Beach

One of the best things about vacationing in the Myrtle Beach area is all the great attractions to choose from. Even if you vacation here every year, there is always something new and exciting to do. Broadway at the Beach is welcoming a new exhibition this year, Encounters. This exhibition is taking the place of last year’s Bodies exhibit, and will feature UFO artifacts, photos, displays, and probably some interesting souvenirs.

Those who are familiar with Broadway at the Beach already know that the complex is a tourist’s fantasy. Hundreds of shops, boutiques, stores, and restaurants can be found at this one location, as well as world famous attractions like Ripley’s Aquarium, WonderWorks, the Pavilion Nostalgia Park, and Hard Rock Café. There are also other entertainment venues within a couple blocks: Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball stadium, Myrtle Waves water park, NASCAR Speedpark, and the Palace Theater. For an unforgettable experience, we recommend a whole day to explore Broadway at the Beach and its surrounding attractions.

Encounters is opening April 4th, and will be ready for your summer vacation. They will be open until 8 pm on weeknights and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Adult tickets are $14, while kids’ tickets cost $10. Purchase tickets online to avoid admission lines. We’re looking forward to learning more about this special exhibit. Keeping with the UFO theme, Encounters seems to be mysterious and there is little info to be found on it right now. We’re hoping they will surprise us with some intriguing artifacts and evidence of otherworldly creatures visiting our planet! If you’ve seen this UFO Experience, tell us about it on our Facebook page. Our guests would appreciate the feedback!

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Shopping and Adventure at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach

Our destination has lots of activities, including the beach, which will keep you busy while on vacation. Enjoy the family fun such as shopping, dining, attractions, golfing, and comfortable movie theaters. Broadway at the Beach, in Myrtle Beach, offers an atmosphere where you can take advantage of all those activities in one central location.

Primarily a large outdoor shopping complex, Broadway at the Beach takes what most people love about “getting away” and combines it into a single experience. Visitors will have no problem spending an entire day browsing the outdoor mall, playing a round of mini-golf, exploring ocean life at Ripley’s Aquarium, and topping off the day with dinner and a movie. Catch a summertime Pelicans game in the baseball stadium next door! There’s an arcade, a small amusement park with rides, and the new WonderWorks museum (the famous upside down building). Cool off at the nearby Myrtle Waves water park, and race go-karts against family and friends at the Nascar Speedpark. Popular themed restaurants, such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Hard Rock café, Senor Frog’s, and Planet Hollywood are all within walking distance. Liberty Brewery brews their own beer and has some great meals as well.

Enjoy Myrtle Beach nightlife at the many clubs that crowd Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach. Catch live Broadway-Style shows year-round at the theatres that surround the complex, Legends and The Palace. All of which are situated around a small lagoon community connected with boardwalks.

Broadway at the Beach is a must-see attraction for anyone staying at the beach. Barefoot Landing, by the House of Blues, offers a similar shopping and entertainment atmosphere. Save money at the nearby attractions - Ocean Drive Beach Rentals sells discounted tickets for Ripley’s Aquarium, Myrtle Waves, and the Nascar Speedpark.

Written By: Brandon Moss - Vacation Rental Specialist, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals