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New Attractions Coming to the Myrtle Beach Area

Myrtle Beach is expanding their long list of attractions this year. From amusement parks to breweries to shows, here’s what’s coming to Myrtle Beach in 2021!

Crooked Hammock Brewery

Oh hoppy day! A new brewery is set to open at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach in 2021. Crooked Hammock Brewery will provide both indoor and outdoor seating, a playground, a restaurant and a pet-friendly beer garden for patrons to enjoy.

Funplex Amusement Park

A new beach-themed amusement park is set to open in the Spring of 2021. Funplex Amusement Park currently has two other locations – both of which are located in New Jersey. The new park will be located on Ocean Boulevard and will feature a variety of rides, a restaurant and bar.

Hotworx Infrared Workouts

Looking for a new workout to help meet your New Year’s Resolutions? Check out Hotworx Infrared workouts. Their infrared workout heats the body through infrared energy to speed up your metabolism and burn more calories. 

Le Grand Cirque 2.0

Come down to Broadway at the Beach this summer for a new Cirque du Soleil experience. This mesmerizing spectacle will feature thrilling acrobatics and stunts and is something the whole family will enjoy. The show is expected to begin in the summer of 2021.

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Myrtle Beach Invitational Will Not Take Place In Myrtle Beach

With uncertainty surrounding the safety of playing sports during the current pandemic, a variety of sports organizations have made the difficult decision to postpone or cancel sporting events altogether. The Myrtle Beach Invitational, which was typically held at Coastal Carolina University, will not be held along the Grand Strand this year. 

The Myrtle Beach Invitational is a Division I college basketball tournament, usually taking place in November and featuring a variety of basketball teams from across the nation. This year’s tournament would have featured promising teams like the University of Nebraska, University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Missouri.

The cancellation of the Myrtle Beach Invitational will not only bring a hit to basketball fans but also to the city of Myrtle Beach itself.

It is estimated that the invitational brings in around $2 million in sports tourism every year. With tourism to the city already taking a hit, this will inevitably cause more uncertainty for many businesses who were counting on the increased revenue. 

As many basketball teams have been pulling out of the invitational, it is uncertain whether or not the invitational will take at all.

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