Looking for a family-friendly way to enjoy a day on your vacation? Visit one of several theme parks in Myrtle Beach! The city offers a variety of fun and zany parks to choose from. There’s nothing like the thrill of a rollercoaster, the amazement you feel when you ride a Ferris wheel and look out over the horizon, or the joy of hearing your kids giggle as they ride on a carousel or teacup ride. If you’re looking to have a great time with the kiddos, or if you yourself are a rollercoaster fanatic, these parks won't disappoint.
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- Family Kingdom
- Pavilion Park
- Free Fall Thrill Park
- WonderWorks
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- Frequently Asked Questions About Theme Parks in Myrtle Beach
Family Kingdom
Family Kingdom is the biggest seaside amusement park in the Carolinas! This large and incredibly fun park has over 35 rides that will get your spine tingling with excitement. Its most famous ride is the Swamp Fox rollercoaster, which has been operating since 1966. It sends riders 72 feet in the air and drops them 62 feet while overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. What a thrill! For younger kids and adults who prefer a more relaxed pace, there are also lots of family rides, such as a carousel, bumper cars, and a Choo Choo Train. With so many options and rides, you can’t go wrong at Family Kingdom!
- Cost: All-day unlimited ride wristband, for adults and children - $45
- Website
- Google: 4.3 ⭐
- Location: 300 S Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
- Hours: Hours vary throughout the year
- Phone: (843) 626-3447
Pavilion Park
Pavilion Park is a Myrtle Beach landmark with not one, but two theme parks! “Action Park” has rides that will make you scream with excitement, such as The Beast - a pendulum that swings you 120 degrees in either direction - or the Riptydz slide, which, at 80 feet tall, is the largest dry slide on the East Coast. Then there’s the “Fun Park”, which includes a Ferris wheel, teacup rides, and other kid-paced activities. Whichever park you choose, you and your family will have a great time!
- Cost: Individual ride tickets, $2.25 per ticket. All-day wristband, $44.95
- Website
- Google: 4.3 ⭐
- Location: 1171 Celebrity Circle, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Hours: Hours vary throughout the year
- Phone: (843) 839-0303
Free Fall Thrill Park
Just steps from the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach is the Free Fall Thrill Park. This park has extreme rides that will really get your chest pounding and palms sweating! One of these rides is the Sling Shot, which propels passengers over 300 feet at 120 miles per hour. Whew, that’s fast! Then there’s the Sky Fall, which lifts you 170 feet in the air, allowing you to overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Then, once you reach the top, it drops you at 55 miles per hour. While definitely not for the faint of heart, these rides are pure heaven for adrenaline junkies!
- Cost: Varies between $10-$30 per ride.
- Website
- Google: 4.5 ⭐
- Location: 1201 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Friday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
- Phone: (843) 444-8255
WonderWorks
If you’re looking for something a bit less intense on the nerves, and more stimulating for the mind, then WonderWorks is the place for you! This indoor science-themed park has a world of interesting and interactive exhibits. But that's not all, it also has a simulated roller coaster, indoor and outdoor ropes courses, laser tag, a hurricane wind force simulator, and much more. Outside, it has a zipline that takes you 50 feet above the water, travels over 1,000 feet, and makes you feel like you’re flying!
- Cost: The all-access pass starts at $33.99 for adults, $26.99 for children, and $26.99 for seniors.
- Website
- Google: 4.5 ⭐
- Location: 1313 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday: 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Phone: (843) 626-9962
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theme Parks in Myrtle Beach
Are theme parks in Myrtle Beach open all year round?
Family Kingdom operates from the spring until the end of the summer, but the other three theme parks operate all year long.
Are these theme parks appropriate for all ages?
These theme parks invite the whole family and kids of all ages, but many rides have height limits. Check with each ride or exhibit to see what the limitations are!
