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Myrtle Beach may be famous for sunshine and beautiful beaches, but even the best coastal vacations can include an occasional rainy day. Fortunately, a change in the forecast does not have to put your plans on hold. The Grand Strand offers plenty of indoor attractions, entertainment, and activities that are just as memorable as a day spent by the ocean.
Whether you are traveling with children, enjoying a couples’ getaway, or vacationing with friends, here are some of the best indoor things to do in Myrtle Beach when you want to escape the rain or simply take a break from the sun.
Dive Into Discovery at Ripley’s Aquarium
Trade the rainy weather for an underwater adventure at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. Located at Broadway at the Beach, this popular attraction brings visitors face-to-face with sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, colorful fish, and other fascinating marine life.
Travel through the Dangerous Reef on a moving glidepath as sharks swim overhead, visit the playful residents of Penguin Playhouse, or explore interactive exhibits that make learning about the ocean fun for every age. With so much to experience under one roof, the aquarium can easily fill several hours of your day.
Let Curiosity Lead at WonderWorks
You cannot miss the upside-down building at Broadway at the Beach, but the real adventure begins when you step inside. WonderWorks combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
Experience hurricane-force winds, explore space-themed exhibits, test your athletic abilities, or challenge your family to a round of laser tag. WonderWorks offers something for children and adults alike, making it a great choice when everyone in your group wants to get involved.
Add a Little Friendly Competition
A rainy day is the perfect opportunity to find out who in your vacation group is the most competitive. Myrtle Beach offers several indoor destinations where families and friends can bowl, play arcade games, try laser tag, or take on a round of indoor mini golf.
Ripley’s Crazy Golf brings a colorful twist to the Grand Strand’s favorite pastime with three floors of glowing indoor challenges. Fun Warehouse offers even more ways to play, including bowling, roller skating, laser tag, arcade games, and indoor go-karts. Whether you keep score or play just for fun, a little friendly competition can turn unexpected weather into one of the most memorable parts of your trip.
Discover Something Unusual
Myrtle Beach is filled with indoor attractions that invite visitors to see something unexpected. At Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, you can explore rare artifacts, unusual artwork, interactive exhibits, and fascinating stories from around the world.
Nearby, Ripley’s Mirror Maze surrounds visitors with colorful lights and endless reflections, while the Hollywood Wax Museum offers plenty of opportunities to pose with lifelike versions of famous celebrities. These attractions are entertaining, easy to explore at your own pace, and enjoyable for a wide range of ages.
Make It a Show Day
When the weather moves your plans indoors, let Myrtle Beach’s live entertainment take center stage. The Grand Strand is known for exciting productions that combine music, comedy, acrobatics, storytelling, and unforgettable performances.
Cheer for competing crews while enjoying dinner at Pirates Voyage, where the action unfolds around full-sized pirate ships in an indoor lagoon. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament offers another exciting dinner-show experience filled with horsemanship, sword fighting, and medieval competition. Visitors can also check the schedules at The Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, and Legends in Concert for live music and variety shows during their stay.
Enjoy the Amenities at Your Resort
You do not always have to leave your resort to find something fun to do. Many MBResorts properties feature indoor pools, lazy rivers, hot tubs, fitness centers, and other amenities that make it easy to enjoy a relaxing day away from the weather.
Take a swim, float along the lazy river, or settle into a hot tub while the rain passes outside. You can also return to your room or suite, order something delicious, watch a movie, and enjoy time together without worrying about the day’s schedule. Sometimes an unplanned afternoon at the resort is exactly what a vacation needs.
Save More with Brittain Rewards
Indoor attractions can add up quickly, especially when you are traveling with the whole family. Guests staying at participating MBResorts properties can take advantage of Brittain Rewards, which provides complimentary or discounted admission to select attractions, shows, and activities throughout the Grand Strand.
Offers change seasonally and vary by property, so be sure to review the available rewards before planning your day. You may discover an indoor attraction you had not considered while saving money along the way.
Plan a Rain-or-Shine Myrtle Beach Getaway
From underwater discoveries and interactive exhibits to arcade games, live performances, and relaxing resort amenities, Myrtle Beach offers plenty of ways to enjoy every moment of your vacation, regardless of the forecast.
When you stay with MBResorts, comfortable oceanfront accommodations, convenient locations, exciting amenities, and some of the Grand Strand’s most popular attractions are always within reach. Book your stay today and start planning a Myrtle Beach getaway filled with fun, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences—rain or shine.