Driving into the North York Moors National Park is a bit like delving into the pages of The Secret Garden — it was indeed these heather-clothed moorlands that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel. Granted, this pocket of North Yorkshire might not be such a secret — its hiking paths, country pubs and historic villages have magnetic appeal, and for good reason. Throw in the Howardian Hills AONB, which sits on the southern edge of the national park, and you’ve got yourself one of the UK’s most idyllic getaways.
What To Do in North Myrtle Beach, SC's Laid-Back Beach Town
10.10.2023 - 14:03 / matadornetwork.com / Myrtle Beach
A sense of needing to hurry or stress doesn’t exist in South Carolina’s North Myrtle Beach if you don’t want it to – and that’s especially true in the shoulder season, from mid-September through November. With light traffic and thin crowds, reservations are rarely needed. Really, the only reason you’ll ever need to check the time is to not miss the show at the Alabama Theatre.
North Myrtle Beach is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Barefoot Landing shopping center. The nine-mile-long beachfront isn’t as commercial as other parts of the 60-mile stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand, creating a more peaceful vacation and easier access to coastal and outdoor recreation. In general, North Myrtle Beach is more relaxed and low-key than the southern parts of Myrtle Beach, which caters more to family summer vacationers. But they both have plenty to fill a beach getaway.
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The town was created in 1968 when four smaller communities – Cherry Grove Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill Beach – combined into a larger town. The individual beaches still have their own unique atmospheres, with varying types of lodging, restaurants, and attractions.
North Myrtle Beach is a great spot for a long weekend getaway on the East Coast, especially for maximizing your beach relaxation while minimizing your spend. If you’re planning a trip, here’s where to go for the town’s best food, the wine club you may want to join before leaving, and one of the most fun variety shows you’ll find in the US.
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The best time to go to North Myrtle Beach depends on what you’re looking for, but for return visitors, most agree fall is the perfect time of year. Sure, summer is the warmest season, but it’s also extremely crowded and at its most expensive.
But fall is also really warm, since the temperate tropical climate creates summer temps well into late October. Water temperatures are comfortable enough for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding until the end of September or early October, and outside temperatures remain comfortable enough for shorts and t-shirts during the day until the end of October.
The big attractions and most of the local restaurants are open year-round, and activities like guided kayaking tours and sightseeing boat tours continue throughout the year.
It’s also easier to find a place to stay in the fall. Most vacation homes and condos in North Myrtle Beach require a one-week minimum stay in the summer. But by mid-September, the restrictions loosen and many of the properties can be booked with a three-night minimum stay.
Photo: Jason Barnette
North Myrtle Beach’s nine miles of sandy beachfront are inviting for guests most of the
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