You’re staying in the most luxurious condo in Myrtle Beach when it starts raining, it’s pouring, but that doesn’t mean your vacation has to be boring! We’ve rounded up a list of ideas for Myrtle Beach’s rainy-day activities. Our coastal area may be renowned for outdoor attractions, but you’ll also appreciate our options for things to do indoors when the weather is bad (or on those really warm summer days) that will keep you and your family happy (and dry). We’ve named some of the most fun indoor attractions along the Grand Strand so that everyone in your group has a blast. Browse this list of things to do when it rains in Myrtle Beach below!
Get Going at an Indoor Sports Center
Indoor golf and pickleball have hit the Grand Strand and have locations in both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. PinPoint in Little River offers indoor Pickleball courts with open play, golf simulators, and a full restaurant and bar. Their drop-in rates are perfect for those visiting for the week. The Mashie Institute of Myrtle Beach and Golfluent in Little River are home to the highest level of golf simulators where you can have a go at nearly any course in the world you’d like to play. They also have golf lessons, putting greens, and leagues.
Check out the Hollywood Wax Museum
1808 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC
Hang out with oodles of A-list celebs present and past, such as Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Marilyn Monroe and much more as wax figures at the Hollywood Wax Museum. Plus, you can find your way through Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors and escape Outbreak- Dread the Undead. It’s the closest thing to Hollywood here on the East Coast. Tickets are available for all three attractions or single attractions. Just look for the giant King Kong Gorilla climbing the building when you’re driving along Highway 17 Bypass – you can’t miss it!
Bend Your Brain at WonderWorks
1313 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
WonderWorks features six different WonderZones to explore as well as a challenging ropes course, laser tag and so much more. See what it feels like to be inside a hurricane or take a rest on a bed of nails! The 6D Extreme Motion Theater takes visitors on a ride like no other without ever leaving their seats. Test how long your hand can withstand the water temperature it was during the sinking of the Titanic, or have fun with huge bubbles in the bubble lab. The indoor attraction is family-friendly and there are things to do for all ages. WonderWorks is located at Broadway at the Beach with many other fun attractions, eateries, and shops!
Check Out a Live Show
Myrtle Beach is home to a number of theaters featuring exciting shows, amazing tribute artists, hilarious comedy acts, live music and world-class entertainers. These shows are the perfect place to escape your rainy-day blues at the beach. Visit these theaters for some of the best entertainment on the Grand Strand! Here is a list of the best theater shows and venues in Myrtle Beach.
Alabama Theatre
4750 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Home of the everchanging show ICONIC, and, guest artists, and The South’s Grandest Christmas Show. The theatre is located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
Asher Theatre
3237 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Come see a variety of shows at this local theater. They host everything from comedy shows and MoTown tributes to Murder Mysteries and tribute artists!
Calvin Gilmore Theater
8901 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC
Check out The Carolina Opry, Time Warp, guest concerts, and The Carolina Opry Christmas Special. The theater also hosts special events, concerts, and tribute artists throughout their annual schedules.
Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre
701 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre is the newest entertainment and live music venue in North Myrtle Beach. The venue offers Music and Memories and Christmas on Main shows as well as guest concerts and special events throughout the year.
GTS Theatre
1220 Port Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC
Popular shows include the Motown Tribute Show, Holiday Shows, tributes to Elvis and Garth Brooks, comedy and magic shows.
House of Blues
4640 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Enjoy concerts from some of the biggest names in Country, Rock, tribute artists, and more as well as a Gospel Brunch every Sunday and special events throughout the year.
Legends in Concert
2925 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC
See the best tribute artists in the business, like Elton John, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, the Blues Brothers, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and more.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC
Knights compete to save a beautiful princess while guests enjoy the exciting show and a dinner. Watch as these heroic knights joust and perform with a variety of animals.
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
8907 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC
Come along and feast while pirates battle it out to win Davy Jones’s locker. A sunken pirate ship sets the stage for diving acrobats, floating mermaids, Salty the Sea Lion and his friends, sword fights, and chances for crowd participation. Come early for a pre-show or to have your little one transformed into a pirate or mermaid.
See a Movie on the Big Screen
One of the easiest things to do on a rainy day in Myrtle Beach is go to the movie theater. We’ve made it even easier by curating a list of local places in the area to see the newest movies.
AMC Classic Myrtle Beach
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC
Jumbo screens are the main event here, as well as AMC-crafted cocktails for parents, served up at MacGuffins Bar. After the credits, shop in the mall and explore Bass Pro Shops, where the kids can feed the fish. Tickets & Movie Times
Cinemark at Coastal Grand Mall
2100 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Kick back in the theatre’s posh leather recliners and relax with extra leg room in the aisle. Besides the snack bar standards, mom and dad can order a cold draft beer or glass of wine. Afterwards, go shopping in the mall! Tickets & Movies Times
GTC Cinema at The Market Common
4002 Deville St, Myrtle Beach, SC
The Market Common is a hip urban village with a 14-theater venue showing all the latest blockbusters. After the movie, head across the street to Barnes & Noble to pick out a good beach read, or head out to one of the great eateries just around the corner. Tickets & Movies Times
Visit Ripley’s Aquarium
1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Looking for something to do when it’s raining in Myrtle Beach? Bring the kids and head over to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach – one of Broadway at the Beach’s hottest attractions. Dive right into this underwater adventure and play with the sea creatures. Spend the afternoon maneuvering through the aquarium’s Dangerous Reef, where thousands of fish (including sharks) swim overhead. They also have a new penguin exhibit, a sloth exhibit, jellyfish zone, axolotls, an indoor playground, sting ray visits, and live mermaid shows. Ripley’s Aquarium also hosts annual events like the Festival of Trees during the Christmas season, Breakfast with a Mermaid, camps, and much more.
Have a Ball at Dave & Buster’s
1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Dave and Buster’s at Broadway at the Beach features a wall-to-wall arcade and game zone with all of your favorite games like skeeball, basketball, racing and so much more. Spend as much (or as little) time as you want, then cash in your tickets for a great prize! They also have a large bar area with plenty of seating to watch the games while devouring their tasty burgers and sandwiches.
Looking for more arcades for a cheap way to spend a rainy day? Here are a few of our favorites:
Boardwalk Arcade – 912 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC
Broadway Grand Prix Arcade – 1820 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC
Fun Plaza Arcade – 902 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC
Bowl a Strike at 810 Bowling in Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle
810 North Myrtle Beach – 1105 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC
810 Myrtle Beach – 1220 Moser Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC
810 Conway – 2001 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC
These aren’t your grandpa’s rundown bowling alleys. The ambiance ranks high on the cool factor, with sleek, high-class lanes, full bars featuring craft beers, and specialty cocktails, and a menu serving up plates like hummus, seared tuna, and gourmet burgers. The kids will have a blast playing in the indoor arcades or with the old-school board games.
Other Myrtle Beach area bowling alleys include:
Myrtle Beach Bowl – 101 Phillip Gray Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC
Surfside Bowl – 510 US 17 Bus., Surfside, SC
Little River Lanes – 300 Bowling Ln., Little River, SC
Stars & Strikes Getaway-n-Play – 600 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Jump Over to a Trampoline Park
Sky Zone
Located at 2200 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC
Big Air Trampoline Park
3820 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC
Do your kids have rainy-day energy to burn? Book an hour (or two) at these exciting trampoline parks in Myrtle Beach to get their wiggles out. They can play dodgeball in one of the open jump arenas, dunk a basketball in the slam dunk zone, climb, or just jump and flip the entire time. Who said staying indoors for the day can’t be fun?
Enjoy Wine Tasting at Duplin Winery
4650 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Mom and Dad can relax and unwind with samples of any of Duplin’s sweet muscadine wines. You may even learn a thing or two about the winemaking and bottling processes. Try their Wine Tasting for $20/person which includes gourmet cheese dip, crackers, and a glass of wine after your tasting. After enjoying some wine, hit the local shops and grab dinner at nearby Barefoot Landing. Read more about our trip to Duplin Winery!
See the Stars at Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market St, Sunset Beach, NC
Cross the border into Sunset Beach, North Carolina to travel to the stars at this Planetarium that offers special views of the Carolina night sky, laser and music shows, a visit to the Paul Dennis Science Hall, and free telescope star watches. Visit their social media and webpages for a schedule of the laser shows throughout each season here at the beach.
Get Visual at Burroughs-Chapin Art Museum
3100 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
This quaint old beach cottage-turned-art museum showcases national traveling exhibits year-round for some cheap rainy-day fun. A small admission gives access to art and interactive areas for all ages. The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located less than a mile from the popular Compass Cove Resort in Myrtle Beach.
Have Sun-less Fun at Fun Warehouse
Located at 2349 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC
This venue specializes in all things fun, indoors, including roller skating, inflatables, go karts, mini bowling, an arcade, and laser tag. Your kids will have so much fun here, they’ll forget it’s raining in Myrtle Beach! There’s also a full bar and Marcucci’s Pizzeria Bar & Grill on-site.
Test Your Skills at an Escape Room
Escape rooms are the latest trend you can’t get away from – or can you? Myrtle Beach hosts a handful of these adrenaline-pumping venues that are perfect rainy-day attractions for any age and skill level:
Myrtle Beach Room Escape – 505 9th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC
Riddles Escape Room – 9713 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
Escape! Myrtle Beach – 606 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach, SC
Break Out – 314 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Backstage Escape Games – 1314 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC
Indoor Fun Just for the Little Ones
Star Academy North Myrtle Beach – 647 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC & Star Academy Myrtle Beach – 151 Prather Park Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC
Take your little ones to Star Academy – A Sensory Learning Center in North Myrtle Beach and a brand new Myrtle Beach location. This indoor playground features a foam pit, a bubble tube, a climbing wall, slides, swings, and sensory stations! Book in advance for a couple hours of fun for your little one.
Blow Your Own Mind at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
Ripley’s Odditorium has dubbed itself the “Weirdest Spot in Myrtle Beach,” and for good reason! This unique museum is home to a shrunken head, evidence of a six-legged pig, and other stuff you’ll have to see to believe (or not). Just next door you’ll find Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and Ripley’s Crazy Golf (all indoors) for even more crazy fun!
Book tickets to some of these attractions right here! Pro-tip: You can stack multiple attractions onto one ticket to save a couple of bucks.
Where to Stay
Crescent Shores
After you’ve enjoyed a show at the Alabama Theater or Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, stay in North Myrtle Beach at Crescent Shores! Enjoy stylish condos that give you all the comforts of home and an indoor pool while it’s raining outside. You don’t have to miss your workout either! Spend some time in the workout room, and when the sun is back out, you can take advantage of the outdoor pool as well.
Grande Cayman Resort
When it’s raining and pouring, you can be snoring at Grande Cayman Resort (formerly Long Bay Resort)! You don’t have to snore though; you could be swimming in the indoor pool or relaxing in the indoor lazy river. You can also enjoy free DVD rentals throughout your stay when you stay at this newly transformed resort. Don’t forget your morning coffee, too! The Grande Cayman provides an on-site Starbucks for your caffeine needs, even when it’s raining.
