16 days in Myrtle Beach & Wilmington Itinerary

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sacred Willow Spa and Kaminski House Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Myrtle Beach: Sunset Beach (Sunset Beach Waterfront Park & Kindred Spirit Mailbox) and Georgetown (Georgetown Harborwalk & The South Carolina Maritime Museum). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Myrtle Beach, look for gifts at The Spoiled Pet, don't miss a visit to Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, and explore the world behind art at Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum.

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Madison to Myrtle Beach is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madison to Myrtle Beach, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, Myrtle Beach is much warmer than Madison - with highs of 62°F and lows of 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

On the 24th (Sat), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Museum of the Bizarre.

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Traveling by car from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Wilmington are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Myrtle Beach.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Swan Lake Iris Gardens and LuLu's Beach Arcade and Ropes Course. Get out of town with these interesting Myrtle Beach side-trips: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial Garden (in Lake City) and Brookgreen Gardens (in Murrells Inlet). Enjoy Myrtle Beach some more: see the interesting displays at Hollywood Wax Museum, learn about all things military at Warbird Park, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, and revel in the low prices at Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17.

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You can drive from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.