Myrtle Beach Aquarium is One Must-See Stop Among Many

There's a lot to do and see in Myrtle Beach: there'sRainbow Rock is your chance to get a glimpse of
attractions to draw you in no matter what your age orwhat you're missing. An eye-bending variety of
what time of year you visit -- but the Myrtle Beachbrightly-colored fish swim and spiral in a hypnotic
Aquarium is one of the best stops in town. You canfashion, certain to mesmerize any onlooker.
spend days swimming, parasailing, golfing, hiking, andAnd if you're bringing the little ones along, Ripley's
seeing live shows, but there's nothing quite like Ripley'sAquarium certainly has plenty for them to do as well:
Aquarium Myrtle Beach.Systems Control: Let the shorties get their eyes full of
Of course, if you're going to visit Myrtle Beach, therethe massive machinery that is responsible for
are a few things you ought to visit. Don't miss themaintaining the water quality of Dangerous Reef.
chance to take the kids to the Moving Theater, whereSea-For-Yourself Discovery Center: Hands-on is the
the movies are augmented with hydraulic chairs thatname of the game in this interactive media center and
really bring you right into the action, or the Super Funaquatic petting zoo. Hold a horseshoe crab!
Zone, which is filled with high-tech interactive games ofTouch-A-Ray-Bay: Rays are some of the most
al kinds. If you're of the more adult persuasion, theenigmatic and beautiful creatures of the seas, and in
Believe It Or Not! Museum will blow your mind andthis hands-on exhibit, children (and adults!) have the
leave you baffled. To be sure, either generation will findopportunity to pet these elusive beasts.
fun and fascination at Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach.And don't miss the Lethal Weapons exhibit! Filled with
Here are a few things that the Myrtle Beach Aquariumhands-on displays and life exhibits of some of the
has to offer the grownups:most deadly sea life on Earth, Lethal Weapons is an
Dangerous Reef: a massive two million gallon tank witheducation in 'old school' biological warfare!
a winding tunnel through brings you side-by-side withMake no mistake -- Myrtle Beach is about a lot more
massive sharks, ancient sea turtles, and the fearsomethan the Aquarium. The sheer quantity of shopping,
Sand Tiger.dining, nightlife, shows, and attractions can be
Living Bay: featuring some of the most delicate andoverwhelming to a first-timer. But whether you've
beautiful of sea life, from sea dragons to octopi tocome for the Banana Boat Express, Dolly Parton's
jellyfish. The Living Bay is a swirling symphony ofDixie Stampede, or The Witch and The Wizard golf
startling sea sights.clubs, stay an extra day and visit the Aquarium -- it's
Rainbow Rock: If you're the type who won't ever getworth the trip!
the chance to snorkel in the South Pacific (who isn't?),