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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area. This beachfront tourist mecca calls itself the Miniature Golf Capital of the World, where rival courses compete with over-the-top themes. Also here: crazy statues, garish gift shops.

Miniature Golf Capital of the World

Sights for Oddball Excursions

  • Miniature Golf Capital of the World

    Miniature Golf Capital of the World

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    If you've ever wanted to putt golf balls inside an erupting volcano, this is where you want to go.

  • Alligator Adventure

    Alligator Adventure

    Atlantic Beach, South Carolina

    The star attraction at this traditional gator ranch attraction is "Utan, King of the Crocs," 20 feet long and weighing over a ton.

  • Tommy the World's Largest Crab

    Tommy the World's Largest Crab

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    On the Myrtle Beach strip of excesses, Tommy the Monster Crab is one of the more eye-catching.

  • Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Goff

    Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Goff

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    Mythological 50,000-year-old mini-golf resort broke away from Atlantis, floated to Myrtle Beach, and lodged itself in the old Chapin's Department Store.

  • Molten Mountain Miniature Golf

    Molten Mountain Miniature Golf

    North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    A huge fake volcano erupts, and contains an all-indoor 18-hole mini golf course.

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