This is an attraction that everyone's been talking about. Refer to our Kidstuff chapter for more information. 918-1225 Regional history buffs will find the South Carolina Hall of Fame provides interesting insight into the growth of the state. Set as a display inside the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, this designated area honors native South Carolinians who achieved fame as well as people who were born elsewhere but made significant contributions to the Palmetto state. Portraits of each inductee are accompanied by a written biography.
Admission is free.
The convention center is open 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday year round. South Strand Hopsewee Plantation U.S. Hwy. Yes, this is South Carolina, and you can visit a Tara-like mansion here. Although it was built nearly 40 years before the Revolutionary War, only four families have owned it. Surprisingly, it is not a publicly owned tourist attraction, rather a privately owned plantation.