The Family Kingdom; Broadway at the Beach.
From mild to wild, the Grand Strand’s amusement parks, standalone rides, pirate adventures, Medieval jousting, and more, provide endless entertainment for the thrill seeker, or the just-brave-enough crowd. The SkyWheel in downtown Myrtle Beach is thrilling without being too scary, while the nearby Sling Shot is only for the bravest. The thrill-ride park, Funplex on Ocean Blvd. at 14th Ave North, offers rides for all.
The Family Kingdom has been entertaining guests of all ages since 1966, with dozens of thrill rides and kiddie rides. The park is free to enter, and ride tickets are sold separately. Although the beloved Pavilion Amusement Park in downtown Myrtle Beach has been closed since 2006, many of its rides were moved to Broadway at the Beach and rechristened Pavilion Park. The impossible-to-miss Broadway 360 observation wheel stands just over 150-feet tall, offering a spectacular light show and equally stunning views of Broadway at the Beach.
Smaller oceanfront communities such as Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach and North Myrtle Beach also host small amusement parks with some impressive rides. For racing fun, Go-Kart tracks may be found all along the Grand Strand, such as The Track in Myrtle Beach, the Broadway Grand Prix in Myrtle Beach, and the Fun Warehouse on the south end of Myrtle Beach.
Dino Park at Broadway at the Beach thrills visitors (especially the younger ones), inviting all to step back in time to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This bit of family fun comes complete with plenty of photo-ops, educational opportunities, and, of course, a gift shop.
The 1.2-mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk received new planking, seating options and decorative landscaping, looking bright, clean and new for 2024. While you’re at the Boardwalk, stop for a game of beach volleyball, shopping, restaurants and more.
