Believe It or Not — Ripley’s Attractions Are Some of the Best in Myrtle Beach

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It’s amazing how many awesome attractions can be found in the Myrtle Beach area — so many that it would take most vacationers years to visit them all. And it’s pretty terrific that the Grand Strand’s numerous attractions are so unique, diverse and well worth the price of admission.

At Long Bay Resort, our guests seem to be consistently impressed with the five local attractions offered by the Ripley’s company. Read on to learn more about this collection of attractions you’ll need to see to believe.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium: This museum wraps up all the strange and weird in a single destination. You shouldn’t be surprised to find shrunken heads, mysteriously figured humans and animals like no other when visiting this attraction. As the name implies, there are many odd items on display, and you and your family are sure to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience. You will walk out a true believer (or not).

Ripley’s Aquarium: One of the most fascinating experiences in Myrtle Beach, this place is awesome. Guests can witness live feedings of sharks and rays, as well as see all types of colorful fish swimming the coral reefs. The staff is on hand to educate on all categories of marine life, and the attraction even boasts live mermaids in-house. As an added bonus, tickets are good for a full year — so you can come back time after time and see something different each visit.

5D Moving Theater: Chances are you’ve never experienced a theater like this. Here, with the help of digital effects, all the thrills and excitement of being in the movie come to life for you and your family. You won’t believe how real it feels, and many leave breathless, wanting to come back for more. Visitors are sure not to be disappointed.

Haunted Adventure: If you want to be scared out of your mind, give this attraction a try. When this haunted habitation comes to life, many visitors have trouble discerning fantasy from reality. Set in the headquarters of a creepy import-export company, this haunted adventure supplies plentiful moments of terror with the help of live actors. You will scream. You will be scared. And you will have a fantastic time. Enter if you dare.

Marvelous Mirror Maze: Take your family on this adventure that challenges you to find your way out of a complex and deceiving mirror maze. You will have tons of fun as you employ various strategies in an attempt to escape. Sometimes it takes a while to find your way out, but that time is sure to be filled with laughter and surprises. If you take too long, the staff may send in a search party to help you out. Any way you look at it, this attraction is great fun for people of all ages.

One of the best aspects of the Ripley’s family of Myrtle Beach attractions is that discount packages are offered for those interested in visiting multiple sites. When you need to take a break from the pools or the beach, head on out to these intriguing attractions and enjoy all they have to offer. You don’t have to try them all, but you’ll wish you had.