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Before the Europeans came to settle the area, the Waccamaw Native Americans populated what would later become Myrtle Beach. Then, it was known as the Long Bay area. They utilized the river in order to travel and they also fished along the Little River. The Waties Island was the main barrier along Long Bay. Here, shell mounds and proof of burials have been found as evidence of their presence. In the late seventeen hundreds, the first European settler arrived. It is said he came here hoping to expand the plantation system to include areas near the ocean. Unfortunately, there are very few records from this time and they are limited to land grant documents. Settling the land proved difficult, as the area was very sandy and infertile. Regardless, the growth of the settlement continued and became the city it is today. When searching for hotels Myrtle Beach visitors will discover a wealth of entertainment and culture.

Visitors can learn everything they ever wanted to know about Myrtle Beach with the Carolina Safari Jeep Tours. The guides will detail U.S. history and local history. They also possess a wealth of knowledge about the surrounding plants and animals. The tour lasts three hours and it takes visitors through salt marshes and a rice plantation. Legends will be told and visitors will see a Moorish castle constructed in a fifteenth century style. They will also see astounding cypress trees in addition to genuine slave cabins and chapels. Visitors can learn how the Native American, French, Jewish, British, Spanish and African cultures came together to create the Gullah culture. The jeep tours pick up patrons at many locations.

Ripley's Aquarium provides a unique marine experience. Visitors walk through a translucent tunnel, where they can see fish and sharks swim around them. It features ray sharks, creatures indigenous to the Amazon Rain Forest, sea dragons, octopus and countless vibrant fish. It also features dive shows and educational marine presentations. Tuesday through Thursday, visitors can participate in the Polynesian Review, which features food, dancing and hula lessons. The aquarium can also be rented for business meetings.

The Brookgreen Gardens is part of a six thousand acre preserve, which used to be four rice plantations. The garden features over five hundred American sculptures. There are also wildlife exhibits in addition to historical South Carolina displays. It also features a kitchen, which provides visitors with a gourmet picnic lunch that is allowed to be eaten anywhere on the premises.

MagiQuest is a great place for visitors to take their children. In this attraction, visitors are provided with a "magic wand". They take their wands to over two hundred and fifty exhibits where the wand allows visitors to perform acts of magic. It features Celtic, medieval and mystical themes. It also features problems for visitors to fix with their "magic".

For February guests of local hotels Myrtle Beach hosts a spectacular Mardi Gras Festival. It starts off with a Cajun Cook Off on the first weekend. The following weekend features a Masquerade Ball. The ball is held at the Myrtle Square Mall food court. Of course, there is plenty of music and dancing and there is also a parade. A free street party and concert is held at Celebrity Square.

The South Carolina Bluegrass Festival is a family event that is almost fifty years old. Featured musicians have included Big Country Bluegrass, The James King Band, The Marksman and more. It is held at The Myrtle Beach Convention Center in November.

St. John's Greek Festival is held in September and it features delicious Greek food such as roasted lamb, gyros, Greek salad and various breads and pastries. It is organized by St. John's Greek Orthodox Church. It also features beer, Greek wines and a coffee shop.

When staying in hotels Myrtle Beach guests should find everything to their liking. The basics such as cable TV, Internet and room service are standards. On-site restaurants and bars are often available and some feature a concierge service. Laundry, dry cleaning and safety deposit boxes are also fairly common. Activities include fitness centers and swimming pools and some offer tennis courts, spas or saunas. Business centers, meeting and banquet facilities are often found too.

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