Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Over the weekend we made a journey over to The Market Common in Myrtle Beach to check out all of the surroundings and also watch a movie.  My wife and I had seen the previews for Hancock and had also heard a lot of good reviews from friends, so we decided to check it out. 

Normally we head north to catch a movie, but since we live in The Farm at Carolina Forest which is so centrally located, it was no big deal to head south.

As we arrived at the theater, my wife grabbed the tickets as I parked in the parking lot which was conveniently located to the side of the building.  We walked inside together and I was taken back by the beautiful & spacious lobby.  Since we were planning to have dinner afterwards, we skipped the popcorn & snacks and headed on our way to theater #6. 

When we walked in I noticed the great stadium seating with very comfortable leather reclining chairs.  We found some great center seats and sat back and relaxed in preparation of the movie.

The plot to the movie was rather unique.  It is about a superhero that has special powers, but isn't doing a super job as a superhero.  Will Smith, who plays Hancock does a really good job at conveying the loneliness of being a superhero and the difficulties of being different.  He tries to do the right thing and help others, but if things do not go perfect everyone is ready to turn on him. Over time he begins to not care anymore and gives up on what people think of him.  However as he saves one man, it changes his entire outlook on himself and others.  Co-stars include Jason Bateman & Charlize Theron

The movie had some really funny scenes as well as some great special effects that make this movie one I would reccomend viewing.

As for Grand 14 Cinema at Market Common, I would definitely suggest visiting the newest theater in Horry County.  Prices for the tickets was very competitive at $6.00 for a Saturday matinee. 

For more information on showtimes call 843-282-0550 or look online here

Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Expert

The Market Common is one of the hottest and newest things in Myrtle Beach. It is located on Myrtle Beach's former air force base.

Nestled on 114 acres, The Market Common features some of the finest retail shops & Restaurants along the Grand Strand. Some of these wonderful stores include Barnes & Noble, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama and many more. Also, there are wonderful dining establishments like P.F. Chang's & Gordon Biersch Brewery.

In addition to all the wonderful restaurants & shops, there are other great things to do including several bike & walking trails, a movie theater and much more.

If you are planning a visit I would highly suggest downloading the Store Directory Map ahead of time.

If shopping and dining is not all you are looking for, The Market Common also have live concerts running all summer long. Check out all of the upcoming events here.

Some other great features of The Market Common include closeness to the Myrtle Beach International Airport, Hard Rock Theme Park & the Beach.

If the Urban Lifestyle is something that attracts you, there are several ways to purchase/rent in and around the surrounding areas. Feel free to contact me for more information.

This is truly an area where you can not only live, but also work and play all day without ever needing to get into your car!

Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate Expert

Over the weekend, my wife and I decided to go out and enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach, SC. Since my wife has only been here for 2 years there are still plenty of things she has never been able to experience in Myrtle Beach. So we packed up the baby and headed off to Broadway at the Beach.

Broadway is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach and is filled with all sorts of wonderful things for the entire family to enjoy.

Whether you are looking for an activity for the family to experience together, a great restaurant to go and dine at, shopping for the unique gift or just a wonderful area to go for a walk and take in all the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach, then this is the place to visit.

Here are A few of the Many things of Broadway at the Beach to visit:

Ripley's Acquarium

IMAX 3D Theater

Miniature Golf

Carnival Rides & Games from Former Pavilion

One of the other great things of Broadway at the Beach are all of the wonderful restaurants each with it's own unique Theme. Some of these great restaurants include:

Hard Rock Cafe's Pyramid.

Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville

Key West Grille

Joes Crab Shack

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

Another wonderful thing is that there is almost always some sort of live entertainment taking place. As we walked along we began to hear the harmonious sound of Bagpipes playing in the distance. As we came closer, we noticed an entire band playing together. So, I stopped and recorded some.

Enjoy the music, and enjoy the slideshow of more of our night at Broadway at the Beach!

Jeremy Blanton- Your Myrtle Beach Expert

One of the places my wife and I absolutely love visiting is Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is located at 1931 Brookgreen Drive in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

What is Brookgreen Gardens? Well I am glad you asked! Brookgreen is a National Historic Landmark that is home to outdoor sculptures that have been designed by some of the most talented artists in the world. These sculptures are beautifully set in some of the most beautiful landscapes South Carolina has to offer. Also, Brookgreen Gardens is the only Zoo that is accredited by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the Coast of the Carolinas.

As you travel through the gardens, courtyards, outdoor pools, & terraces you will be captivated by the beautiful masterpieces of art. After touring all the sculptures visit the Lowcountry Zoo where you can find all types of animals that are native to the lowcountry. Here you can see Alligators, Bald Eagles, Owls, Red Tail Hawks, Foxes, White Tailed Deer, Wild Turkeys and much more. My favorite part of the zoo is walking through the different aviaries where you can see up close egrets, great blue herons, red head ducks, and more.

How much does it cost? This is one of my favorite parts of Brookgreen Gardens, prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children. Your passes are good though for 7 days!!! I would definitely consider making this at least an all day trip if not a 2 day trip to cover everything. My wife and I have been there several times and each time we go back we find something new.

If you looking for a place to hold a wedding in The Myrtle Beach Area, Brookgreen Gardens also has places to hold your wedding onsite.

Here is a slideshow of just some of the things my wife and I saw on one of our recent journeys to Brookgreen Gardens.

All Photos are property of Jeremy Blanton and may not be used without permission.