South Carolina Airport Greets Passengers With Lego Replica Of Famous Tourist Attraction

We are frequent visitors to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area.  In fact, we are here right now on our annual July 4th trip.  And, anyone who visits the Grand Strand is sure to see the famous SkyWheel near the popular Boardwalk tourist area.  So now, the iconic feature greets visitors at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina airport in a SkyWheel Lego replica.

According to WMBF,  Myrtle Beach International Airport introduced the 12 foot replica constructed of 20,000 Legos in the baggage claim area.  The creation is the design of a marketing assistant who employed a virtual program used at Horry County Schools Academy of Arts, Science and Technology in addition to Clemson University, too.

The actual SkyWheel is a must see for all first time Myrtle Beach visitors.  It soars nearly 200 feet above the city.  And, the attraction offers guests views of the strip in enclosed gondolas.  It's a great place to catch a glimpse of breathtaking Myrtle Beach sunsets.  And, of course, sunrise views as well.

Plus, the SkyWheel also offers visitors special occasion rides.  With a little pre-planning and reservations, guests wishing to stage a gender reveal have unique options to enjoy.  And, there are many times throughout the year the SkyWheel illuminates to commemorate certain events happening locally or nationally.

Our son is a student at nearby Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.  And, the school has a tradition of something called "Teal Tuesday."  The students are encouraged to wear the school colors of teal every week in a show of school spirit.  And, quite often the SkyWheel also lights up in teal on Tuesdays.

So, if you happen to be doing any travel this summer that includes a stop in the Myrtle Beach airport, look for the impressive Lego replica of the iconic SkyWheel attraction.

We moved to the Carolinas in 2006.  Since then it's a tradition to visit Myrtle Beach at least twice a year.  Of course we love the beach and all the activities.  But, there are so many yummy restaurants, and we spend a lot of time sampling them all!  Here are a few of our trusted faves.

Charlie and his best friend, Jeff,  find this place to be paradise at the beach.  Every trip to the beach requires a visit to Biminis.  They lovingly refer to it as "The Office."  The only work getting done there is throwing back a "Bimini's Oyster Shooter."  This is a shot glass filled with beer, an oyster, a pickled jalapeno slice and hot sauce.  It is shaken, slammed on the bar to produce a foam, and then you shoot it.  My best friend Sherry, Jeff's wife, and I find this activity repulsive.  Our husbands laugh at our disgust.  But, the atmosphere, vibe and bar food at Bimini's are great.

The Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing is in my top 3 places to visit at the beach.  The atmosphere is super inviting.  The outdoor seating is scenic, and there's plenty for kids and adults to do on sunny afternoons.  There's always  cornhole or a ping pong match taking place.   Tortuga Island is the outside bar with a cool vibe.  The customer service is second to none.  They have a full drink menu of delicious cocktails and beers.  And, the food is incredible.  I highly recommend the "Long Board Nachos" for sharing at the table.  The burgers are amazing, as are the sandwiches, salads and sides.

Another must visit is Blueberry's Grill.  They have 2 locations.  One is located in Myrtle Beach, the other is in North Myrtle at Barefoot Landing.  The trick is to get there early, or put your name on the online wait list.  It does fill up fast.  Good news is that while you wait, there's plenty to see and do at the shops surrounding the restaurant.  The Barefoot Landing location is our usual go to.  It's large and open with a contemporary feel.  The outdoor seating is scenic and comfy.  Even the outdoor bar seating is fun.  I really enjoy the Spicy Bloody Mary with all the garnishes, including candied bacon.  They serve lunch as well as breakfast.  Lunch items are great, but we are typically there for breakfast.  Blueberry's has a wonderful assortment of sweet offerings from pancakes to bananas foster french toast.  And they offer lots of healthy options, too.  But, our favorites tend to be the skillets.  I highly recommend the Live and Give with kielbasa, bacon, mushrooms, onions, banana peppers and cheese.  We also love  the Cheezo Rizo skillet with ground chorizo, spinach and cheese.  Whatever you decide, just decide to go there!

We recently discovered this charming gem.  The Parson's Table in Little River is in a building from the 1800's that once served as the Little River Methodist Church.  As you might imagine, this adds to its charm.  Inside, you'll find beautiful stained glass windows and a warm, cozy feel with an upscale menu for special occasions.  They offer plenty of local favorites like fried green tomatoes, crab cakes and the Charleston She Crab Soup that I highly recommend.  When we visited, I had the bacon-wrapped filet.  Others at the table chose shrimp and grits, scallops and maple bourbon glazed pork chops.  Parson's Table has amazing desserts including the one we had...Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.  Along with dessert, we enjoyed after dinner coffee drinks.  Try the Parson's Nip or the Frosty Nip.  Trust me.

Every now and then my friend and I need to occupy ourselves while the guys play golf.  If it's too cold or rainy to go to the beach, we explore other options.  That's when we stumbled into the North Myrtle Beach location of  The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar.  This place is over the top.  They are located within the 810 Billiards and Bowling, so you can play and eat!  I'll warn you, no one I know can finish one of these crazy creations.  The menu is extensive, and the shake names are inventive.  Just to give you an example, I ordered something called "How It All Pecan."  It was a mason jar filled with a scrumptious milkshake and topped with an entire piece of pecan pie!  It was delicious.  Definitely check this place out, and bring a big appetite.

We can't leave the beach without a visit to our favorite happy hour spot.  We love to grab some cocktails and sushi at the North Myrtle Beach location of Soho.  The outside bar looks out onto the intercoastal waterway.  The vibe is so relaxing, and the sushi is phenomenal.