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Tropical Storm Imelda to bring rain to Myrtle Beach. Here are indoor activities.

Stories by Sun News journalists, with AI summarization

All articles highlight indoor attractions as ideal activities during rainy days at Myrtle Beach. These activities provide entertainment or educational value when outdoor plans are disrupted by rain. Rainy weather prompts visits to places like Ripley's Aquarium, where visitors can explore diverse marine life.

Indoor amusement centers, like Stars and Strikes, offer bowling, laser tag, and arcades, appealing to families. Museums, such as the Hollywood Wax Museum, present opportunities to engage with cultural or historical artifacts and offer interactive experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether it’s the allure of playing indoor mini-golf or exploring an illusion exhibit, these indoor attractions keep visitors engaged despite adverse weather.

NO. 1: RAINED OUT IN MYRTLE BEACH? A DOZEN PLACES TO GO WHEN THE SUN TAKES A VACATION

Rain does not need to put a halt to holiday fun, even in a location like the beach where your mindset is “all outdoors.” Having lived through many a rainy day at the beach with our own children, I can assure you that whether you planned by bringing books, games, dvds, and craft materials or not, there is plenty to keep the family busy in Myrtle Beach when the pitter patter of raindrops hits the sand.Before you entirely give up on the beach, assess the strength and severity of the storm. | Published April 17, 2018 | Read Full Story by Joan Leotta

NO. 2: THINGS TO DO WHEN IT RAINS OR IS TOO HOT/COLD FOR YOUR MYRTLE BEACH VACATION

As a little girl, I was convinced that if I chanted “Rain, rain, go away..” rain would stop pouring down from the clouds. | Published August 2, 2017 | Read Full Story by Jason Rodriguez

NO. 3: NEED A RAINY DAY ATTRACTION IN MYRTLE BEACH? TRY RIPLEY’S 3 NEW INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Glow-in-the-dark mini golf is one of the three new indoor activities in downtown Myrtle Beach. | Published June 20, 2023 | Read Full Story by Eleanor Nash

Austin Waldorf, daytime manager of Myrtle Beach’s landmark Fun Plaza arcade, pulls down a prize for the winner of a 1957 William Deluxe Baseball game. Fun plaza maintains 38 of these old machines as well as other classic arcade games. These Myrtle Beach area arcades with their classic games bring back the nostalgia of a bygone era for Grand Strand tourists. July 11, 2022. By JASON LEE

NO. 4: WEATHER DAMPEN YOUR BEACH DAY? 15 RAINY DAY THINGS TO DO FOR SPRING BREAK IN MYRTLE BEACH

Not every day will be a perfect beach day in the Myrtle Beach area. There are many things to do during your vacation that don’t require the ocean. | Published March 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

Visitors look for cover from the rain as a storm hits downtown Myrtle Beach on Friday evening. Downtown Myrtle Beach’s tourist district was relatively quiet for a Summer evening on Ocean Boulevard and the Boardwalk. Storms put a damper on the evening activities but as the skies cleared, visitors returned to enjoy the attractions. Friday, May 30, 2025. By Jason Lee

NO. 5: MYRTLE BEACH, SC, AREA SEES THREE TIMES MORE RAIN THAN NORMAL. WHAT TO DO.

Clashing weather patterns from inland and the ocean have caused over three times more rain to fall than normal in the Myrtle Beach area. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.