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Activities, Amenities, and Attractions – Winter 2024

Updated: Jan 15


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.

*Updated January 2024

There’s a lot going on at Grand Palms Resort and we don’t want you to miss a thing! Keep in mind that this is just a highlight of some of the activities we offer. To see the current activity calendar, check out the Welcome Magazine here for more details!


Activities Offered this Winter


Kids Crafts

Kids can glue, paint, and create their very own craft. Kits vary in price and include everything your child needs to complete the craft from start to finish.


Stuff a bright green plush turtle and design a take-home box for your new loved one! You also receive a T-Shirt for your turtle that you can decorate. (Bring the T-Shirt to the Tie-Dye Activity) A portion of the proceeds are donated to help local sea turtle rescue. To learn more about the Build a Turtle activity, click here.


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.


Totally Turtles

Bring your youngsters to make a turtle mosaic and learn about sea turtles! A portion of the proceeds are donated to help local sea turtle rescue.

Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.

Want to take part in our activities but want to do it on your own time? We have kits available for you! Kits can be purchased from the Indoor Pool Office.



Movies at the Activity Center

All day long classics will play on our projector screen. Concessions are available for purchase at the Indoor Pool.


S'mores at the Patio

Enjoy making and eating delicious s'mores with kits available for $5 at the Indoor Pool Office. Read more about our S'mores Activity here.










Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.


Events Offered this Winter

Palms Paint Night

Tuesdays 3 pm @ Activity Center

Includes a 8"x10" canvas, easel to use, pre-sketched designs, music, and a complimentary glass of wine with snacks! Read more about Palms Paint Night here.


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.


Specials Offered this Winter

Mother Earth Day Spa

By Appointment @ Indoor Pool | Day Spa | Fitness Center

You’re in incredibly good hands with any of Mother Earth Day Spa’s state licensed massage therapists, including owner Ellen Brady, who has been working at Grand Palms Resort for more than a decade. All therapists are nationally certified for massage and bodywork therapy and reflexology (pinpointing pressure points in your feet to relieve stress, alleviate allergies, headaches, even depression.)


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.

Amenities Offered this Winter

Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.
Heated Indoor Pool at Grand Palms Resort

What Amenities do you have and are they “included”?

Upon check-in you receive a recreation pass which grants access to all of the Resort Amenities. You will have access to our Complimentary Shuttle Service, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Lazy River, Fitness Center, Hot Tubs, Activity Center, Breakfast Buffet, Seasonal Poolside Grill and more. We also offer lots of activities and events on site at the Resort. Stay up-to-date with the latest season’s activities with the Activity Calendar in our Welcome Magazine. *Some activities and amenities may require a nominal fee.


Where are the Resort Amenities located?

Refer to the Grand Palms Resort Map below. You’ll see the Outdoor Pool, Lazy River, Activity Center, Grills, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Mother Earth Day Spa and other Resort Amenities.


Grand Palms Resort Map

Amenities Offered:

  • Indoor Pool that is heated to a comfortable 80+ degrees all year, includes a Hot Tub and Locker Rooms with Saunas and Steam Rooms

  • Outdoor Pool with an Infant Pool and Hot Tub

  • Lazy River with a Splash Deck (Water Playground), a Zero Entry Kiddie Pool and a large Hot Tub

  • Fitness Center

  • Arcade $

  • Grills (Gas and Charcoal)

  • Seasonal Poolside Grill (located next to the Outdoor Pool) $

  • A wide array of Activities and Special Events $

  • Complimentary WiFi

  • Business Center at the Front Desk


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.

Our Welcome Magazine is the key to helping you on your way to a wonderful vacation with information regarding the Resort and surrounding areas. The Welcome Magazine contains resort information - hours of operation, resort map, special discounts to local businesses, activities and events held on-site, the complimentary shuttle bus schedule and so much more! Please take advantage of all this information when planning your next Grand Palms Resort vacation.




Local Attractions that will have you "Ooo"-ing and "Aaa"-ing

Be sure to call our Front Desk at 888-913-4477 if you would like to buy tickets for any of the following shows - Legends, Alabama Theater, or Carolina Opry. All others must be purchased directly from their site.


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.
Make sure to check out WonderWorks during your Myrtle Beach Vacation!

Brookgreen Gardens

Set in the beautiful flora and fauna of South Carolina, visit the most significant collection of figurative sculptures in an outdoor setting by American artists in the world. See their website for special events they are hosting. Read more about Brookgreen Gardens in our blog article here.


Ripley's Aquarium

Located at Broadway at the Beach - an entertainment and dining complex that features restaurants, rides, shops - is the 85,000 square-foot Ripley's Aquarium. Watch out for those shark teeth! Read more about Ripley's Aquarium in our blog article here!


WonderWorks

Family fun awaits with more than 100 interactive exhibits! At WonderWorks, the unexplainable comes to life and the unusual is the norm in features such as a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, fast-paced Laser-Tag, and 6D Extreme Motion Ride XD Theater. Read more about WonderWorks in our blog here.


Golfing and Putt-Putt

Receive a discount as a Grand Palms Resort guest at many beautiful golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area such as Indigo Creek Golf Club and Prestwick Country Club. Visit the "Golf" section in our Welcome Magazine for a list of discounted rates for Grand Palms Resort guests. Don't forget the fun putt-putt provides! Runaway Bay Mini Golf, Jurassic Golf, and Shipwreck Adventure Golf are sure be a blast of a time.


The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry is ready to dazzle and amaze you with incredible voices, dances, and costumes in their shows. Limited seating is available so be sure to grab your seat! View more information at the Carolina Opry Theater website. If you would like to see a show, you can purchase tickets from the Front Desk.


Alabama Theatre

Get ready for toe-tapping beats, breath-taking acrobatics, and side-splitting comedy at Alabama Theatre! Limited seating is available so be sure to grab your seat! View more information at the Alabama Theatre. If you would like to see a show, you can purchase tickets from the Front Desk.


Legends in Concert

These live tribute shows are known for elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes, and full array of incredible special effects. See these legendary performers who look and sound like iconic musicians while they dazzle you with the classics. For more info, see their website.


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.
Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach - Photo taken by the Author

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Ready to be entertained? Pirate's Voyage will have you and your family cheering for the scalawags and mesmerized by the mermaids. For details on this show, visit here. Read more about Pirates Voyage in our blog article here.


Duplin Winery

Enjoy wine tastings and sample at least ten preselected Duplin wines while they walk you through the flavors and history of each wine. Their $10.00 deluxe wine tasting includes a gourmet cheese dip, homemade gourmet crackers, and a glass of wine after the tasting has been completed. For more details, visit here.


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.


Plenty of Smiles Are Coming Your Way

We are so excited for you to enjoy your stay at Grand Palms Resort and we want to be sure your vacation is exactly as you hoped for and more. Whether it's a blast with the kids or some relaxing time away, we hope your vacation is memory-filled. If there is anything we can do to help you with your stay, please call our friendly reservations team at 888-913-4477 or via email at reservations@grandpalmsresortmb.com. See you soon!


Enjoy activities, amenities, and attractions on your Myrtle Beach vacation during your stay at Grand Palms Resort formerly Plantation Resort.

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