Yearning for a Winter Wonderland? Here are nine reasons to head to Myrtle Beach

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The Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach has a lively Christmas show sure to inspire folks of all ages. (Alabama Theatre Photo)

About five years ago we discovered that going to Myrtle Beach in the winter months was actually a treat. You don’t have to worry about overcrowding. Prices are cheaper. The ocean, sand and sun are still there to enjoy — just maybe not be getting in the ocean. The seafood is still great.

Fortunately, I’ve go tot know Julie Ellis, public relations manager for Visit Myrtle Beach,  and she keeps me updated on both peak season and offseason news from Myrtle Beach.

I’ve asked her before about a December holiday visit and recently she sent me reasons why a trip to Myrtle Beach around Christmas can be a lot of fun, so I thought why not share those tips with you.

Here are nine holiday highlights Ellis sent me that make the season shine even brighter at Myrtle Beach.

1. Winter Wonderland at The Beach
This new holiday event features a covered outdoor ice-skating rink, walk-through lights experience and more. After exploring the Winter Wonderland, stroll down to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and beachfront for a bite to eat and festive holiday beverages. Visit from Nov. 26, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022 at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place.

2. The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through over two million sparkling lights at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Young and old alike will be dazzled and delighted, from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30.

3. Nights of a Thousand Candles
Brookgreen Gardens offers holiday beauty and splendor along the Grand Strand, with over 2,800 hand-lit candles and even more sparkling lights. Your family will “ooh” and “aah” over the lights “frosting” each limb and path in the garden, filling you with holiday spirit from Nov. 26, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022.

4. Ripley’s Festival of Trees
The marine life at the Ripley’s Aquarium will be decked out in decorations, along with a Festival of Trees showcasing over 55 trees decorated for each state and territory in the U.S. The brilliant blue background of the lush aquarium habitats sets off the brilliant colors of the Christmas trees, and guests of all ages can enjoy scavenger hunts and movie nights throughout November and December.

5. The Christmas Show of the South
This tradition brings the warm, wonderful and fun spirit of Christmas to life with music, comedy and dance. The Carolina Opry invites visitors to come back year after year to take holiday pics in front of their amazing Christmas tree, with thousands of twinkling lights and sparkling holiday decor, from Nov. 1, 2021 to Jan. 5, 2022.

6. Christmas at Pirates Voyage
Captain Scrooge commands the Mystical Christmas Spirit pirate ship at the Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show, journeying through time to bring Christmas cheer to pirates and landlubbers everywhere. Enjoy a holiday feast while astonished by amazing acrobatics high above the lagoon and “swashbuckling” excitement, from Nov. 4, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022.

7. GTS Theater Shows
The theater showcases the spirit of the season through four holiday shows:
• Magical Christmas Magic and Comedy Show
• Original Motown Christmas Show
• Christmas With Elvis
• Step Into Christmas with Elton John

These shows are a staple of the Myrtle Beach theater scene and continue to entertain guests with lively cabaret numbers and comedy antics, from Nov. 2 to Dec. 29.

8. Hot Jersey Nights Christmas Special
The Broadway Theater combines holiday classics with hits from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, so you can walk down memory lane and enjoy jolly holiday music from some of the best male singers in America. Nov. 8, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022.

9. The South’s Grandest Christmas Show
There’s nothing more fun than singing along to a lively performance of classic Christmas favorites. This year’s extravaganza brings an incredible combination of talent, scenery and special effects to inspire visitors of all ages. Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022 at the Alabama Theatre.

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