Five serious thrill rides in Myrtle Beach

Five serious thrill rides in Myrtle Beach

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These 5 Myrtle Beach thrill rides are the biggest, fastest, and scariest and promise stomach-churning speeds, incredible heights, and a jaw-dropping rush. Even beach bums agree vacations aren’t complete without a little adventure. When it’s time to turn up the fun, hit up these amusement park thrill rides and give everyone in your crew more than enough excitement.

Myrtle Beach is a warm-weather wonderland with snow cones, cotton candy, and thrill rides sprinkled throughout the city. Head to popular entertainment districts to get your heart racing before going to a show, or walk to thrilling attractions from your hotel on the strip whenever you summon the courage. Many Myrtle Beach rides are visible from oceanfront hotels, and the daring stunts and dazzling lights are impossible for thrill seekers to ignore.

People looking for the scariest thrill ride in the Grand Strand can choose between the terrifying 10-story, 350-foot water slide, a harrowing flight on the Myrtle Beach Sling Shot, or The Beast, a spinning, swinging pendulum. If you love heights, the Sling Shot ride is the highest thrill ride in Myrtle Beach, reaching about 300 feet at its peak. But since we’re certain you’ll have your eyes closed, follow it up with a trip on the SkyWheel to savor the sights from nearly 200 feet above the Boardwalk.

While there are probably 20 awesome rides at Myrtle Beach amusement parks that could have made this list, we’ve narrowed it to the top 5 below. These serious attractions are for the unafraid adrenaline-junkie teens and adults who seek out thrills wherever they go. Buckle up, you’re in for the ride of your life

Sling Shot at Free Fall Thrill Park

The Sling Shot Myrtle Beach is located at Free Fall Thrill Park, just off the Boardwalk. The cost per rider can vary by season, but expect to pay around $60 for two; most thrill seekers find the stomach-churning excitement worth the price. The structure of The Sling Shot is unmistakable, and its prominence along the oceanfront skyline tempts many visitors to give it a try. Even from a distance, you can see the tiny car shooting between a pair of oversized, rainbow-colored goalposts. The ride blasts passengers 300 feet into the air at nearly 100 mph, an action that fuels exhilarated screams every time. Multiple videos of terrified passengers have found their way to America’s Funniest Home Videos, and the Sling Shot has been featured on the Travel Channel.

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Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

This $12-mill hi-tech Ferris Wheel is not designed to scare you, roll you, bump you, or spin you upside down, but the spectacular views of the Grand Strand from its 187-foot apex will take your breath away.  Climb aboard one of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas to take in the sights during three revolutions. The gentle yet exhilarating flight makes the SkyWheel one of the best thrill rides for kids, and since the gondolas seat 4 to 6 passengers each, families can enjoy this experience together. The 10- or 15-minute trip offers spectacular views and tons of photo opportunities. Because each party rides in a private pod, you can get all the silly or scenic pictures you like. VIP experiences and sunset tours are also available, and the entire structure becomes a light show at night.

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Turbo Twisters at Myrtle Waves

If you’re looking for wet and wild thrill rides, Myrtle Beach has you covered at Myrtle Waves Water Park. This is the area’s largest water park and features many exciting tube and body slides, but Turbo Twisters is an especially thrilling ride. The three completely enclosed, dark slides are situated atop a 10-story structure. Drop in to go spiraling down a slide at 50 feet per second in the pitch black, finally arriving in the wading pool below after 30 exhilarating seconds. Try all three separate “twisters” to enjoy triple the sheer terror.

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The Beast at Pavilion Park

Located in the Action Park at Broadway at the Beach, this thrill ride lives up to its name. The Beast is a pendulum that swings 120 degrees in one direction, reaching 125 feet in the air before swinging the other way. If the drop isn’t enough to terrify you, traveling at 55 mph on a 360-degree spinning chair will do the trick. 

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Myrtle Beach Zipline Adventures

This thrilling attraction gives you a little of everything—heights, views, and speed. Soaring 600 feet along the oceanfront is sure to satisfy any thrill-seeking rider. Those who prefer less flying and more climbing can select one of the more family-friendly tours. If you’re tight on time, the shorter two-zip tour offers a quick rush that will get your heart racing in no time.

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