About this city
Also known as: The Birthplace of the Shag
North Myrtle Beach is a distinct, highly progressive and affluent coastal metropolis positioned flatly along the northern tier of the Grand Strand coast, stretching directly to the North Carolina border line. Formed dynamically in 1968 following the historic political merger of four established beach towns, the city developed a highly unique cultural identity rooted in beach music. Today, North Myrtle Beach successfully pairs high-wealth oceanfront executive residential estates with world-class championship golf courses, progressive public watersports hubs, and a legendary devotion to heritage southern shag dancing.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Shop and watch alligator feeding shows at the historic Barefoot Landing shopping village, catch a live Broadway-style country concert at the House of Blues, and dance the traditional Shag on Main Street.
