Lake Waccamaw State Park is located in Columbus County. The Visitor Center was a great place to…read morespend a rainy day! It is filled with history and ecology. It is on the smaller side but filled with interesting information and dedicates a lot of space to the history and artifacts of the Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe. The Lake is the largest of the Carolina Bays. The bays are multiple oval-shaped lakes that were likely formed over the last ice age. The Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe viewed the lake's formation as the result of a meteor that left a deep crater. The Visitor Center explores that theory, as well as others. Lake Waccamaw was a logging town, and cypress trees were used for shingles. The weather-resistant shingles were chosen for George Washington's home in Mt. Vernon. Fifty years after the Lake Waccamaw Dam was built, the state established a state park. It started at 273 acres, but over time, more land was acquired, and the park is now 2,300 acres. The park is considered a hyper-unique ecosystem because the limestone bluff keeps the water clear, and the alkaline conditions support fish and mollusk species found only here, and nowhere else in the world, such as the Waccamaw spike mussel and the Waccamaw darter fish. They have a fossilized skull of a Balaenula whale that swam through the coastal plain millions of years ago. The Lake Waccamaw State Park is home to black bears, bobcats, carnivorous plants, and American alligators. Though the rain kept me inside this time, the park also features several trails and a scenic boardwalk that I look forward to exploring on a sunny day.

Pulling into the visitor center for this park yielded a non-functioning water fountain. When I went…read moreinside, I didn't find much in the way of exhibitions, and when I asked about Venus Flytraps, the person there didn't know where to find them, which seems odd to me as I can't imagine I'm the first person to ask. The end of the road yielded a parking lot with no shade and a worn boardwalk to the lakefront. The lakefront is nice. The trails were a bit overgrown, and I quickly abandoned my search for rare carnivorous plants. For some users, the park will be quite nice, but I found plenty of room for improvement. Like all NC state parks, it is free.

We've had a house in Sunset for close to 10 years but have somehow never made our way over here…read moreuntil this past weekend. We've heard tons of good things about it too. We came on a day when we thought the weather at the beach was going to be less than ideal - lucky for us, the Zipline tours operate rain or shine. We ended up having great weather for it too! It was super easy to book. Once we got there, they got us kitted out, then we went through a quick (yet thorough) instruction on how to safely zipline. It was a group of 5 of us plus our guides. The tour took about 2 - 2.5 hours, and you get to go on 10 different ziplines. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Especially if the weather is going to be less than ideal and you need some way to kill time. Our tour guides, Chase, Miles, and Zach, were great! Thanks y'all!

Loved the ATVs!! Staff super friendly! Mary, our guide did a great job keeping us safe and giving…read moreus a great time!

We had a wonderful experience. They could update their mats though! Some look to be very old.read more

Kids had a lot of fun and it was a good break from days at the beach. Not too busy and I didn't…read morehave to pay as an adult that was just sitting and watching.

​You'll see the billboards for 100 miles in either direction, and honestly, the anticipation is…read morepart of the experience. South of the Border is the ultimate "time capsule" of 1950s roadside America. It's unapologetically tacky, neon-drenched, and wonderfully weird. Is it a bit weathered? Yes. But it's a must-stop at least once in your life just to experience the sheer scale of Pedro's world. ​ ​The Sombrero Tower: For $5, you can take a glass elevator up 200 feet. The view of the I-95 corridor and the surrounding Carolina plains is actually really cool, and it's a great way to stretch your legs after hours of driving. ​ This is a photographer's playground. Between the giant Pedro statues, the fiberglass animals, and the vintage neon, your camera roll will be full. ​The Shopping: From fireworks at "Rocket City" to the most random souvenirs you didn't know you needed, the shops are massive.

I bet in the 1950s this place was absolutely amazing!…read more Paid $50 to walk through the reptile thing - wasn't sure if the animals were actually still alive. The entire event space is worn out, rundown. Obviously, at this point, it's a gimmick come in and see this crazy stuff yada yada yada The gift shop is just overpriced cheap items. They had one cashier for the entire gift shop area. She was doing her best but seemed very overwhelmed. My son wanted to stop - so we did the last time I was here was 30 years ago, it seems the same.

The experience of going to the Myrtle Beach Safari was great. Having a one-on-one with some of the…read moreanimals such as holding a lemur, a baby monkey; petting a serval, lynx, a wolf and owl was very exciting. I was disappointed that I couldn't hold a baby tiger but that couldn't be helped. The food and Valentine's Day desserts were fantastic. My only comment is there should have been an area to wash up before eating any food!

Best ever! If you go…read morehere you will never forget the experience. You guys deserve to be sold out every single day. I loved seeing the animals in such a safe, respectful environment. Great job, Myrtle Beach Safari. I will be coming back!!!

I was a little hesitant to visit Lynnwood Park Zoo at first because the pictures I saw online and…read morereviews I have read made it seem a bit run-down--but I'm so glad we decided to go. I was completely wrong! This zoo is nestled in the woods, giving the animal exhibits a much more natural, peaceful feel. It really seems like the animals are in an environment that's closer to their natural habitat. One of the highlights of our visit was a staff member who let us interact with some of the animals--my kids got to hold a snake, a lizard, and even a big tortoise. He was super knowledgeable and shared all kinds of fun facts about the animals. It was definitely my kids' favorite part of the trip! The only thing I would suggest is updating the exhibit signs. Some of them are worn out and could really use some color photos and clearer information to help visitors learn more about the animals. Overall, a great experience that far exceeded our expectations!

If you're wanting some outdoor time and see some animals - welp its worth it. The whole walk…read morethrough will take about 1-2 hours and they do have the "petting" part towards the end of it. The employees that are doing that are gifted, very patent and kind! Its not super expensive and they do have food for purchase. I can say that its not a massive zoo and some of the enclosures are a little sad to see but there isn't much to do area jville so def recommend visiting here!

Throw Baxe was a blast! My husband and I started off with a beer then got our axe throwing lesson…read morein on the yellow lanes. We started off with the usual axes but once we got warmed up they brought out the "toys". I ended up throwing the big axe while my husband threw knives the rest of our time there. Super fun and friendly staff, would highly recommend.

Amazing vibes in this axe house. Took our teens and had a great experience. They had karaoke going…read morethat Friday night and seemed like the locals love it. So many board games! Highly recommend this for a great time!

Okay, Its on BHI, It is a cool place to visit, Sign up for a Turtle Release if your on the island…read moreor live nearby. Great gifts for youngsters, friendly faces and safe with Covid upgrades. Great place to check out during peak sun times, when its too hot to be at the pool or the Beach or if the flies are biting. Like the rest of the island it has personality! Enjoy!

My family and I did the scavenger hunt created by the Conservancy and had a great time exploring…read morethe island. The classes and information from the staff is a great resource and they are a great resource for keeping BHI amazing.

Me and my dad took our own Kayaks and did not go with a charter. I would only recommend it to a…read moreperson who I don't like. Good for kids maybe. It's also good if you really know what you're doing and know how to look for shark teeth. I found one that was broken. The short kayaking trip to the island itself is not fun because you're going against the rip current.

There will hardly be a bad experience at Sharks tooth Island. It is what you make of it. My…read morefavorite part is the paddle there.. when arriving to the island after your short paddle, Jon boat ride, put put , or jet ski ride over you find yourself on a quaint beach. It is one of the most peaceful places to visit. Around the island you look for sharks teeth and you are guaranteed to find at least a small handful... There's also a center of the island at low tide that you can build a fire on, camp on, and just hang out in the cool shade. I don't actually know if you're supposed to camp on it or build a fire on it but it's obvious that people do. Definitely sleep in a Hamic because the island goes underwater at high tide. I absolutely recommend to anyone who comes and visits! We try to go most weekends.. Some of the kayak rental shops around town will meet you at the River so you can kayak over.

I can't say enough how much fun I had learning how to scuba with Eric. He made sure everyone was…read moresafe and kept the course fun and energetic. Thankfully, we stayed at a hotel for the two day dive so I recommend you get some rest between dives. The price is well worth it and you will have a life long scuba buddy at NRDC.

I'm a new diver, and came in to speak to someone about local diving, training and equipment. The…read morestaff and customers were very welcoming and helpful. I had lots of questions and ended up being in the shop for about an hour and a half. I highly recommend New River Dive Center to anyone interested in learning more about diving. I never felt pressured to buy anything or sign up for training that I either didn't need or wasn't ready for. I am excited to dive with them in the future!