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Things to Do in Conway

Conway is just a short drive from the East Coast's most popular beach resort - Myrtle Beach. Along with the fabulous beaches are plenty of entertainment for every taste. 

The House of Blues is one of the most popular concert venues in the area. Great bands like Third Eye Blind and classic bands like 38 Special and Little River Band are always scheduled.
Barefoot Landing
Other shows like Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre are performed here as well. And we can't forget to mention the fabulous blues bands and great food!


The House of Blues is located in North Myrtle Beach at Barefoot Landing. Barefoot Landing has over 100 specialty stores as well as dining and more entertainment such as the Alabama Theatre where you can see great shows and bands like George Jones, the Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Ray Cyrus and other country greats. Also located at Barefoot Landing are great restaurants such as the Mad Boar Restaurant and Brewery and Greg Norman's Australian Grill.

 

Broadway at the Beach
Planet Hollywood

Further down the road in Myrtle Beach at Broadway at the Beach is Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe. Broadway at the Beach has numerous clubs and shopping.


 
Photos courtsey of Two days Around the Fourth and The Strom Thurmond Organizing Committee
courtsey of conwaymainstreet.com Conway is also the home of many festivals such as the Rivertown Blues and Jazz Festival , the Long Bay Symphony at the " Annual Rhythm on the River Concert, " the Two Days around the Fourth Festival  and the Strom Thurmond Family Days Festivals, to name a few. In the spring, the river comes alive with " Spring Swing on the Waccamaw" in April and again with music from our heritage at the " Annual Bluegrass Festival " in May.



photo courtsey of Coastal Carolina University

While attending NAIA, students can work on other educational opportunities. Near to the NAIA Campus is Coastal Carolina University offering 36 programs leading to the baccalaureate degree and 27 undergraduate degree minors. The university also offers 10 international exchange opportunities in countries such as Japan, Germany and Spain. Coastal has 219 full-time faculty members with 81 percent having doctoral or terminal degrees.  Coastal has a great student to faculty ration of 19:1. 
 
photo courtsey of Horry-Georgetown Techinical College
For more than 37 years, Horry-Georgetown Technical College has been offering more than 70 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a diverse and rapidly expanding list of corporate and business training options through Continuing Education. HGTC also feature a thriving University Parallel program for those seeking to transfer to other institutions to complete a Baccalaureate degree.