10 Things to Do in North Myrtle Beach in April
Written by Marissa Polascak on Monday, March 6, 2017
April is a wonderful time to visit North Myrtle Beach; Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up, and everyone is smiling! This time of the year is perfect for outdoor activities such as watersports, golfing, fishing, and more.
Visiting North Myrtle Beach in April? Check out these 10 things to do:
Barefoot Landing
While you’re visiting North Myrtle Beach, you must stop by Barefoot Landing! This famous attraction is home to several specialty stores, award-winning restaurants, bars, theaters, children’s activities, and much more! Walk around and do some shopping and dining before heading to a show at the Alabama Theatre or the House of Blues. Plus, you may also catch a glimpse of some live tiger cubs at the T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station, and live gators at Alligator Adventure.
Dining
North Myrtle Beach is home to hundreds of amazing restaurants. From casual eateries to fine dining, there is something for everyone’s taste buds in North Myrtle Beach. Of course, if you head to Little River you can feast on the freshest seafood around, but no matter where you turn in North Myrtle Beach there are tons of different restaurants that offer anything from Lowcountry cooking to Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Mongolian, and much more.
Fishing
Any time of the year is perfect for fishing in North Myrtle Beach, but there is just something about the gorgeous spring weather that makes for a perfect day out on the water. Whether you are into pier fishing, shore fishing, or boat fishing, there are plenty of options for you to cast your rod into the waters of North Myrtle Beach. Check out this list of fishing charters in the area, and this list of charters that offer deep-sea fishing.
Golf
All year-round, golfers flock to the Grand Strand to play as many of their favorite courses as possible in a short amount of time. North Myrtle Beach is home to several notable courses, including Barefoot Resort, which hosts the Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am each year. If you’re coming to North Myrtle Beach for golf in April, be sure to check out this list of golf courses in the area.
Look for Shells
When the weather is nice, why not head to the beach and dip your toes in the water? One of the most fun things to do at the beach is take a stroll along the water and look for shells! April’s beautiful weather provides perfect conditions for you and your family to look for pretty shells and cool sharks teeth.
See a Show
If you’re looking for something to do one evening, consider booking tickets to a show at The Alabama Theatre. The Alabama Theater is home to One: The Show, which is a family-friendly variety show featuring singing, dancing, comedy, beautiful costumes, and tons of fun. Also, be sure to check the schedule for the House of Blues to see if any of your favorite bands will be in town during your visit.
Shag Dancing
Get your shag dancing on during the SOS Spring Safari! This annual event takes place for 10 days from April 21-30, 2017 and features tons of shag-related events like a parade, live music, tea parties, and, of course, shag dancing galore! Shaggers will be found up and down Main Street in North Myrtle Beach for this event, so be sure to stop by and join in on the fun.
Solve a "Murder"
Okay; so what we mean here is solve a fake murder at the House of Blues Murder Mystery Dinner! Each month, the House of Blues hosts Murdery Mystery Dinners on select nights. Have fun trying to put clues together to solve the mystery at hand, all while enjoying a delicious meal.
Test Your Bravery
Test your bravery through an enthralling ropes course & zipline adventure at Go Ape! Treetop Adventure in North Myrtle Beach. Located at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, Go Ape! offers different courses for children and adults, so the whole family can have fun here. Make your way through five different ropes courses, traveling to and from each station via an exciting zip line ride.
Watersports
If you love being in the water, why not try out a cool water sport while you’re in town? Some of the watersports you can try while you’re in North Myrtle Beach include parasailing, banana boating, stand up paddleboarding, surfing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and more!