Things to do in Conway

Conway is the Horry County seat, about a 20-minute drive inland from the beaches, with a small historic downtown beside the Waccamaw River. It is a calmer alternative to the oceanfront, with local theater, a river park and a county museum.

The Horry County Museum and its L.W. Paul Living History Farm cover local history, Theatre of the Republic stages plays on Main Street, and a modern movie theater is close by. Most visitors combine Conway with a beach day.

9 places, grouped by type.

Thrill & action 1

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Pedal Pub Conway

Thrill & action · Party bike

Pedal Pub Conway is a two-hour pedal-powered party bike ride through historic downtown Conway and along the riverfront, with stops at local establishments along the way. The bike seats 8 to 15 people. Smaller groups can reserve individual seats, and larger groups such as birthday parties can book the whole bike.

Family & indoor fun 2

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810 Billiards & Bowling Conway

Family & indoor fun · Bowling

The Conway location of 810 Billiards & Bowling offers bowling, billiards and chess in a casual setting, a handy option for a group staying inland. It is one of three 810 locations on the Grand Strand, along with Market Common in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach.
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Conway Glass

Family & indoor fun · Workshop

Conway Glass is a downtown studio and gallery where visitors can watch glassblowers at work. Hands-on glassblowing and stained glass workshops let beginners make their own piece to take home, which makes it a good rainy-day activity for couples, friends and families with older kids.

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Conway Riverwalk

Nature & eco · Boardwalk

The Conway Riverwalk is a scenic promenade of roughly a mile along the dark Waccamaw River in downtown Conway. Along the way are historic markers, public artwork, a public park, a marina and a playground, so it works well for a family stroll after a visit to the Horry County Museum.

Concerts, shows & movies 2

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B&B Theatres Conway 12

Concerts, shows & movies · Movie theater

B&B Theatres Conway 12 is a twelve-screen movie theater at Rivertown in Conway with recliner seating and party rooms. It is an easy rainy-day option for families and groups staying inland.
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Theatre of the Republic

Concerts, shows & movies · Theater

Theatre of the Republic is a nonprofit community theater in downtown Conway, founded in 1969. It stages a season of plays and musicals on Main Street, with a schedule that runs through November 2027, and is a good evening out for anyone staying in the Conway area or driving in from the beach.

Historic & cultural 3

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Historic Downtown Conway Walking Tour

Historic & cultural · Walking tour

Start at the Conway Visitor Center in a historic building on Main Street for a self-guided historic walking tour of downtown Conway, where many sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The center also offers a tree tour and a mural guide, and guided historic tours can be arranged by reservation for individuals and groups.
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Horry County Museum

Historic & cultural · Museum

Local history museum in Conway, a short drive inland.
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L.W. Paul Living History Farm

Historic & cultural · Historic site

Run by the Horry County Museum, this working farm shows daily life on a Horry County farm family's land between 1900 and 1955. Seasonal demonstrations include a blacksmith shop, gristmill, farm animals, tobacco raising and cane syrup making. Free guided tours of about an hour are offered on Saturday mornings.