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Offering fun and adventure, this South Carolina town's warm hospitality, endless smiles, and friendly waves make it a sought-after haven for family holidays, all year-round.

Step right up for outdoor adventures that run the gamut from wet'n'wild to easy and laid back. And, don't forget to bring pails and shovels to build sandcastles along the 60 miles of ocean-splashed golden beaches at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. There's a bounty of water amusements including waterskiing, wind surfing, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, sailing and an old-fashioned good time for all ages.

Cyclists can spend hours exploring the area along extensive bike trails, while nature lovers will find a wide range of options to fill their days. If golf is your passion, test your game on the area's many miniature golf courses, or on the lush green fairways of more than 100 championship golf courses.

For those drawn more to culture, there's a flourishing range of performing arts and a wonderfully diverse scene of visual arts and music, including live jazz, to chill out with. For shoppers there's a treasure trove of shops and boutiques that cater to all ages.

All the Trimmings for All Ages Family Fun

Join in the festivities at Broadway at the Beach, a premier entertainment complex with an array of family attractions. Ripley's Aquarium (800/734-8888) offers oceans of fun and adventure for kids and kids at heart. The 87,000-square-foot, 1.2 million-gallon saltwater aquarium displays thousands of fish from around the world. The most popular exhibit is a 330-foot underwater tunnel that allows visitors the incredible experience of seeing sharks swim right over them. The new "Babies" exhibit is a cool interactive family presentation that shows how different marine species incubate and care for their fragile young. Get to witness baby chicks hatching, as well as living embryonic sharks as they develop, grow and hatch before your eyes. Your kids are sure to jump at the chance to see live frogs incubate their pollywogs. This limited showing runs through the end of 2009.

Then it's time for giggles at Pavilion Nostalgia Park (843/913-9400) which offers a collection of classic rides including the Herschell-Spillman Carousel, dating from 1912, the Wave Swinger rider, the Caterpillar and the Pirate Ship.  Kiddie rides include the Dune Buggy, the Motorcycle and the Tea Cup rides. There's also a blast-from-the-past retail shop, five midway skill games and the Pavilion Museum.

Take in an adventurous film at the I-Max 3D Theatre (843/448-4629) that will transport you to the most exciting places in the world in stunning, crystal clear 3D images. A fantastic virtual journey, where everyone receives their own magic wand, begins at MagiQuest (843/916-1800) with a compelling interactive adventure that kids, teens and grownups alike will find irresistible.

Catch the excitement at NASCAR SpeedPark (843/918-8725) featuring thrills galore for an adventurous family. Mini-golf courses, speed bumper boats and an arcade will keep everyone entertained. Getting hungry? There's plenty of fun dining at one of the several themed restaurants including Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Hard Rock Café, Planet Hollywood, and NASCAR Sports Grille.