Free Museums in Garden City

"Located right across from the popular Broadway at the Beach, this recent addition to the Myrtle Beach attraction lineup is hard to miss!. The Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center is actually home to three unique attractions. The largest and most well known, as one might guess, is the Hollywood Wax Museum."

"This recent TripShock Traveler Storyexplains why the Hollywood Wax Museum is the perfect activity for families. No visit to Myrtle Beach is complete without a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum!. Help your children feel like they are on the A-List by posing with famous celebrities."

"The Hollywood Wax Museum, opened in 2014, serves to honor the film industry with wax replicas of celebrities. One of its most iconic features is a giant ape, a tribute to King Kong, that stands at 35 feet tall."

"You will be amazed and shocked by what you find in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Lots of hands on things to do and interesting things to look at. It will be an interesting day when you explore this odditorium."

"is a fun and quirky museum featuring exhibits that include oddities, like shrunken skulls of human beings and skeletons of rare and exotic animals."

"The only place in Myrtle Beach where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 8ft tall Transformer sculpture made of scrap car..."

"The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is a learning space that is home to a library, visual arts exhibits, and a classroom. Situated on South Ocean Boulevard, it is a crucial part of South Carolina’s art scene and culture. It is home to regular temporary shows featuring sculptures, ceramics, and photography, and it is also packed with educational programs, art classes, and special events on its roster."

"Also known as the Myrtle Beach Art Museum, the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is located just steps away from the sandy beach in a vintage beach cottage. The free attraction is open Tuesday-Sunday throughout the year and features 11 galleries with regional, national, and international art that changes frequently. The Myrtle Beach Art Museum is a nonprofit attraction and is great for the whole family."

"Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum, considered one of the best arcades in Myrtle Beach, features numerous vintage pinball machines and nearby many restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, golf courses, and more."

"Warbird Park is a fascinating place in South Carolina that is a bit of a hidden gem. It is situated in the district known as Market Common on the grounds of what was once the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. With no admission fee, it is one of the city’s free things to do – and it’s also among the things to see that will entice aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike."

"Located in The Market Common, the Seacoast Artists Guild & Gallery gives local artists the opportunity to both practice their craft and to sell their works. Workshops, lecture series and special sales make this place a must-see for artsy types."

"Right around the corner from Studio B is the Seacoast Artists Guild and Gallery. This gallery focuses more on local artists from around the Lowcountry, and like Studio B is highly regarded by residents and visitors alike."

"Breakfast, lunch, or a little bit of both, Plantation House of Pancakes has you covered. They’ve got your average pancake offers, but the quality is well above average – you’ll be dying to come back after you’ve visited. Plantation House of Pancakes has a robust breakfast and lunch menu complete with breakfast combos and specials, along with deluxe burgers, sandwiches and more."

"Breakfast restaurant with friendly staff, offering many American & some Greek dishes for breakfast & lunch. American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options. Phone Number: (843) 361-4080"

"Abundance is a new fine dining experience that opened in the Grand Dunes Marketplace in Myrtle Beach in April 2021 specializing in modern cuisine with a French influence. Everything prepared at Abundance is made in house by renowned Chef Joseph Palmitessa and sous chef John Boulanger. Abundance can seat up to 72 people within the restaurant as well as 14 at the bar with an additional outdoor dining option."

"Abundance Restaurant is the newest destination in the Grande Dunes area for modern cuisine paired with art, spirits, and wine. At Abundance, you will find fine dining with unmatched individualized service, and fine art combined with culinary magic to create an experience not soon to be forgotten."

"Now with two locations along the Grand Strand, Johnny D’s can’t be beaten when it comes to both value and variety. As the name suggests, two of the restaurant’s signature items are waffles and benedicts, of which Johnny D’s features dozens of different types. Waffle varieties range from old-fashioned to red velvet waffle to coconut banana French waffle, and their benedicts are just as varied, with options such as California benedict, brisket benedict, and lox and onion benedict."

"I never do this but I had to let everyone know, this is the place to go. The staff was so friendly, the food was..."

"The two-story building that fronts Nance Plaza in the soon-to-be-revitalized downtown area is now home to Grand Strand Brewing Company. The brewery produces a variety of handmade beers available in its taproom. There is also a small, on-site commercial kitchen where local chefs and restaurants can prepare food to pair with the craft beer selection."

"With a wealth of influences in the bar community here, you’re bound to have an array of tasty, one-of-a-kind beer to try – all with some pretty cool names and cans. Especially for vacationers who find themselves here several times a year, there’s always something new to try."

"Address: 819 North Kings Highway Unit 101, Myrtle BeachPhone: (843) 839-2801. Located in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand Brewing Company brews a handful of in-house beers from stouts to IPAs. Pair your brew with a burger or wings for lunch or dinner."