Don’t Miss Oktoberfest Weekend in Myrtle Beach!

Oktoberfest Weekend will take place at the Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery in Broadway at the Beach October 9-11, 2009. Enjoy live entertainment and a German-inspired menu Friday, October 9, from 6 PM to 10 PM; Saturday, October 10, from 7 PM to 10 PM; and Sunday, October 11, from 4 PM to 7 PM.

Grand Strand to Host Inaugural Freedom Fest

The inaugural Grand Strand Freedom Fest will take place September 11-13, 2009, in honor and memory of the victims, families and first responders of September 11th, 2001, and of the brave women and men of America’s Armed Forces who have been protecting the country ever since. A portion of the proceeds raised by this not-for-profit event will be directed to Operation First Response, an organization that has been supporting wounded soldiers and their families since 2001.

Highlights of the 2009 Grand Strand Freedom Fest will include a Concert for America by The Long Bay Symphony and a daylong festival featuring a pre-tour concert by country music superstar LeAnn Rimes on Saturday night at Freestyle Music Park. Additional live entertainment includes afternoon concerts by Charlie Floyd and Southern Express, Jeffrey Allen Edwards and Southern Blues, and 1970’s superstar Billy Joe Royal. 

With a group of America’s wounded heroes leading the way, the Freedom Fest Parade of Patriots will feature local high school marching bands and the roar of Rolling Thunder and other veteran, police, fire and rescue-oriented motorcycles through Freestyle Music Park beginning at 1 PM. Exhibits from the likes of the Pearl Harbor Foundation, the September 11th Memorial Foundation and others will dot the beautiful walkways through Freestyle Music Park.

Admission is charged. For more information about the Grand Strand Freedom Fest, visit www.grandstrandfreedomfest.com.

Myrtle Beach Day Trips

Charleston, South Carolina
Located in  the “Low Country,” historic Charleston is abundant with monuments, antebellum homes and museums. Built in 1773, the Charleston Museum is the oldest museum in the United States. It offers many exhibits depicting 18th- and 19th-century life in the city. Tour the beautiful Edmondston-Alston House, which was built in the Greek Revival style and looks out over Charleston Harbor. A visit to Charleston is not complete without a jaunt to Fort Sumter – site of the first shots of the Civil War on April 12, 1861.

Savannah, Georgia
Tour the 2.2-square-mile downtown historic area – the largest National Historic Landmark District of any American city. The area consists of restored antebellum homes and 20 squares that contain beautiful gardens and monuments. The Gothic-style Green-Meldrim Home was General Sherman’s headquarters when his troops occupied Savannah in 1864. Stroll along the cobblestone road of the waterfront, known as Factor’s Walk, a series of brick and stone warehouses that currently house charming stores and taverns.

For more information about Myrtle Beach day trips, visit www.myrtlebeachtravels.com.

Upcoming Myrtle Beach Fall Events

The Myrtle Beach area celebrates food, music and fun this fall! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

Aynor Harvest HoeDown – September 19, 2009
There’s something for everybody in the family at the Aynor Harvest HoeDown such as more than 140 craft booths, live entertainment, food, games, a parades and street dance.

Darlington Historic Racing Festival – September 26-27, 2009
A lively celebration of motorsports history, the Darlington Historic Racing Festival boasts legendary drivers and cars.

House of Blues Annual Folk Art Festival – October 3-4, 2009
Local and regional artists will mingle with visitors are the House of Blues for a weekend of art, food, handmade collectibles and live music at the Folk Art Festival.

Shrimp & Jazz Festival – October 10-11, 2009
Combining the very best in live jazz and flavorful locally sourced shrimp, the Shrimp & Jazz Festival in Little River is a fall afternoon treat held each year in early October.

South Carolina Fossil Fair – October 31, 2009
Sure to bring out the inner scientist in everyone, the South Carolina Fossil Fair at the Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s Recreation Building features fossil identification and a fossil hunt.

Loris Bog Off – October 17, 2009
The community of Loris’ annual Bog Off is a celebration of heritage expressed through a top-notch cooking competition to determine the best chicken bog – a spicy blend of rice, chicken sausage, onion and black pepper served in a “big ‘ol bowl.” The festivities include a parade, arts/crafts and live entertainment.

Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Weekend Festival – October 24-25, 2009
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the fall festivities at the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens. Highlights will include live entertainment, scarecrow building contest, pumpkin painting, hay rides and more.

Murrells Inlet Annual Oyster Roast – November 21, 2009
The historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet serves up an afternoon filled with bushels and bushels of sweet local oysters during the community’s annual Oyster Roast. Oyster fans can enjoy a great all-you-can-eat afternoon of steamed oysters and great offerings from Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack’s, Divine Fish House, Bovine’s, River City Cafe and more.

Seeking affordable accommodations during your next Myrtle Beach getaway? Look no farther than Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, which features spacious accommodations, a variety of onsite amenities and an ideal location that provides easy access to area attractions. For more information about Westgate Myrtle Beach, visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com.

Vacation Getaway at Westgate Myrtle Beach

One of the most popular year-round resorts on the East Coast, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers something for everyone – including white sandy beaches, championship golf courses, live entertainment, unique attractions, specialty shops, outdoor recreation, fun parks, entertainment complexes and dozens of restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood. If you are seeking affordable accommodations for your next Myrtle Beach vacation getaway, consider Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. For more information about the latest deals for Westgate Myrtle Beach, visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com.

Myrtle Beach: World-Class Golf Destination

The abundance of championship golf courses throughout Myrtle Beach – along with beautiful weather year round – combine to make for the ideal summer golf getaway. A golfer’s paradise, the “Seaside Golf Capital of the World” offers beautiful courses designed on former rice plantations by some of the world’s top course designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Arnold Palmer. Nearly one-third of the Myrtle Beach area’s golf courses are rated with four stars or higher in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” and seven courses are ranked among the “Top 100 Public Courses in America.”

A multitude of comfortable and affordable accommodation choices are available for your Myrtle Beach golf getaway. For instance, the Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort is centrally located within 2 miles of numerous area attractions such as Ripley’s Aquarium and Broadway at the Beach. In addition to a relaxing beach atmosphere, the family-friendly Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort boasts a large outdoor pool, whirlpool, pool bar, outdoor lazy river, sauna, recreation center, exercise facility and game room, as well as an onsite golf director who will be pleased to assist you with a golf vacation that meets your needs. For more information about Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.

Fun for All at Westgate Myrtle Beach!

• Relaxing beach atmosphere
• 2 miles from Broadway at the Beach
• Seaside Café
• Coconut Willy’s Pool Bar
• Heated outdoor pool
• Children’s water park
• Heated lazy river
• Game room
• Concierge desk & golf director
• Business center
• Newsstand
• High-speed Internet access (fee)

For more information about Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com.

Myrtle Beach Day Trips

Charleston, South Carolina: Attractions include South Carolina Aquarium, Middleton Place, Drayton Hall, Fort Sumter National Monument, Nathaniel Russell House, U.S.S. Yorktown, Aiken-Rhett House, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston Museum and more.

Charlotte, North Carolina: The “Queen City” offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of attractions, specialty shops and restaurants, as well as spectactor sports such as the Carolina Panthers and Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Attractions include Discovery Place, Paramount’s Carowinds, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte Museum of History and Charlotte Nature Museum.

Columbia, South Carolina: The capital of South Carolina, Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina and offers a bustling college town atmosphere, as well as sophisticated cultural scene, active arts community, wide range of recreational opportunities and unique attractions.

Hilton Head, South Carolina: A world-famous vacation destination, Hilton Head offers 14 miles of white-sand beaches, two dozen championship golf courses, hundreds of tennis courts and approximately 200 restaurants.

Savannah, Georgia:  The Historic District of Savannah boasts hundreds of interesting sites, including 20 city squares, monuments, parks, historic homes, churches and forts, as well as the largest National Historic Landmark district  in the country and a vibrant riverfront area with dozens of restaurants and specialty shops.

Wilmington, North Carolina: North Carolina’s largest port city, Wilmington also serves as the gateway to the state’s Southern beaches, including Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. Attractions such as Battleship North Carolina and Cape Fear Museum, historic sites, gardens, amusement parks, specialty shops and seafood restaurants can all be found in and around Wilmington.

If you are seeking affordable accommodations for your next Myrtle Beach vacation getaway, consider Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. For more information about the latest deals for Westgate Myrtle Beach, visit www.wgmyrtlebeach.com.

Stay 4 Nights at Westgate, Get 3 Free!

With white-sand beaches, live entertainment, world-class dining, fun-filled attractions for all ages and abundant shopping opportunities, Myrtle Beach offers something for everyone! Now you can spend a week exploring the Grand Strand through Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort’s special “Stay 4 Nights, Get 3 Free” special, which is available until May 1, 2009. Note: A seven-night stay is required. Package is based on availability. A credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. For more information, visit http://wgmyrtlebeach.com/packages2.asp.

Stay at Westgate for Military Appreciation Days!

Oceanfront rooms are available for just $89 per night at Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort May 28-31, 2009, during Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days. Activities during Military Appreciation Days include a series of competitive sporting events for active members of the military – a golf tournament at Whispering Pines, basketball tournaments at Crabtree and Pepper-Geddings gyms, a marksmanship tournament at the Law Enforcement Center’s pistol range, a 5K run and walk on Farrow Parkway, and a combat cuisine cook-off at Grand Park.

Book your oceanfront room at Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort now at http://www.wgmyrtlebeach.com/packages2.asp.