Why you should go: As the sun sets over Myrtle Beach, the city comes alive with some of the best live entertainment in South Carolina. The two-thousand-seat Carolina Opry has dazzled audiences with spectacular concerts and Broadway tours since 1986; the beloved institution is gearing up for its fortieth-anniversary season next year. Meanwhile, the iconic Alabama Theatre stages original productions, including extravagant variety shows. And for a touch of vintage Vegas charm, the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre offers a nostalgic showroom experience, where family-friendly performances and timeless hits from decades past are sure to have you singing along.
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