ART & NATURE: Brookgreen Gardens
Since opening nearly 70 years ago, Brookgreen Gardens has introduced visitors from around the world to an enchanting and compelling showcase of art and nature. Featuring the largest outdoor sculpture exhibit in the world, the gardens sit on a 300-acre parcel in the heart of a 9,100-acre preserve on the lower Strand that stretches from the Atlantic to historic rice fields along the Waccamaw River. Educational programs for both adults and children are also offered.

THRILLS: The Hurricane
New in April 2000, this steel/wooden roller coaster at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion provides variety of thrilling elements. After climbing to a height of 110 feet the coaster inches its way above the high point, then plummets down a 53- degree gut- wrenching first drop -- ultimately reaching the force of three g's. Rising quickly into a high, riders are then treated to exhilarating fast and furious plunges with lots of airtime. A final quick, reverse helix sends riders into the final stretch of brakes and the loading station area. The coaster train passing into and out of the batter structure creates the sensation of an intricate, twister-style coaster. Golfer coaster fans, you need to experience The Hurricane Category 5!