Road trip from Huntsville to Myrtle Beach
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10h 56m542 miles23 stops
1
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
2
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
3
The Deep Comics & Games
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
4
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
5
Lookout Mountain
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
6
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
7
Trails End Ranch
8
Chattanooga Zoo
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
9
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
10
BAGIJ
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
11
Johnny's Hideaway
12
State Farm Arena
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
13
Underground Atlanta
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
14
Ponce City Market
15
Legends Moorland Golf Course
Eighteen-hole, par 72 golf course was designed by noted golf architect P.B. Dye and features large expanses of natural growth, sand and lots of water.
16
Classic Swing Golf School
Distinguished by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 25 Golf Schools in America, Classic Swing Golf School is located at the beautiful Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Classic Swing Golf School teaches golf on an individual basis. Choose one day to three day lessons. Personal attention, quality instruction, and a time honored curriculum are things that have made our school a success.
17
Myrtle Beach National
18
CannaBetter.Farm Ltd. Co
We provide the best best value in the most concentrated, highest quality, farm fresh Hemp and CBD forward products available anywhere. All products are Farm Bill Compliant and contain less than .3% Delta-9 THC. Our products are based on the idea that the product should be natural, complete in its profile, and without any adulterants or additives. We don’t remove anything we don’t have to from our extracts and other products, and we don’t add anything we don’t need to. We never use any cuts, dilutions, shortcuts, or compromises, and we don’t fractionalize or remove minor cannabinoids except when required to comply with the law. We DO use 100% natural strain specific CBD Hemp terpenes to add back in these essential compounds that contribute not only to the unmistakably natural flavor and aroma of our products but the ‘entourage effect’ which allows the full symphony of cannabinoids and terpenes and other substances to synergize and provide their full benefits.
19
X Gym Sports Mall
20
The Simpsons in 4D
Established in 2018. The Simpsons in 4D is a fully-themed cinematic attraction located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Follow @Si4D.Simpsons4D on Instagram and Facebook for updates! The Simpsons in 4D delivers a slice of Springfield with the famous Aztec Theater and Kwik-E-Mart from the groundbreaking television show. The Aztec Theater features a themed lobby experience and a 4D Experience starring Homer and his family. This exciting animated special effects experience with 4D motion seats follows The Simpsons on a fun-filled immersive adventure. Shows run every 15 minutes. The Aztec Theater is a ticketed experience that also includes a souvenir red carpet photo with The Simpsons. Next door, guests can explore and shop at the iconic Kwik-E-Mart The convenience store has been brought to life with select products, including Buzz Soda, Lard Lad Donuts and six show-inspired Squishee flavors, as well as a wide array of custom The Simpsons branded merchandise.
21
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Glide on 330ft moving path beneath the Dangerous Reef! TOUCH sharks, stingrays, hermit crabs & jellies! Experience a world of eels, colorful fish, mermaids & poisonous predators! NOW OPEN - PEARL HARBOR EXHIBIT! Ripley's Myrtle Beach offers 5 unique attractions open 365 days a year. Don't miss all the fun!
22
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
23
Possum Trot Golf Club
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
2
Start:The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
3
Start:The Deep Comics & Games
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
4
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
5
Start:Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(4358) review
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
6
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
7
Start:Trails End Ranch
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(4) review
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
8
Start:Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
9
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
10
Start:BAGIJ
Atlanta, Georgia·
(0) review
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
11
Start:Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
12
Start:State Farm Arena
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(912) review
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
13
Start:Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
2.0
(976) review
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
14
Start:Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
15
Start:Legends Moorland Golf Course
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(61) review
Eighteen-hole, par 72 golf course was designed by noted golf architect P.B. Dye and features large expanses of natural growth, sand and lots of water.
16
Start:Classic Swing Golf School
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
5.0
(121) review
Distinguished by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 25 Golf Schools in America, Classic Swing Golf School is located at the beautiful Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Classic Swing Golf School teaches golf on an individual basis. Choose one day to three day lessons. Personal attention, quality instruction, and a time honored curriculum are things that have made our school a success.
17
Start:Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(7) review
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7212
18
Start:CannaBetter.Farm Ltd. Co
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
5.0
(5) review
We provide the best best value in the most concentrated, highest quality, farm fresh Hemp and CBD forward products available anywhere. All products are Farm Bill Compliant and contain less than .3% Delta-9 THC. Our products are based on the idea that the product should be natural, complete in its profile, and without any adulterants or additives. We don’t remove anything we don’t have to from our extracts and other products, and we don’t add anything we don’t need to. We never use any cuts, dilutions, shortcuts, or compromises, and we don’t fractionalize or remove minor cannabinoids except when required to comply with the law. We DO use 100% natural strain specific CBD Hemp terpenes to add back in these essential compounds that contribute not only to the unmistakably natural flavor and aroma of our products but the ‘entourage effect’ which allows the full symphony of cannabinoids and terpenes and other substances to synergize and provide their full benefits.
19
Start:X Gym Sports Mall
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(7) review
568 George Bishop Pkwy near 501 and 17 Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7339
20
Start:The Simpsons in 4D
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(97) review
Established in 2018. The Simpsons in 4D is a fully-themed cinematic attraction located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Follow @Si4D.Simpsons4D on Instagram and Facebook for updates! The Simpsons in 4D delivers a slice of Springfield with the famous Aztec Theater and Kwik-E-Mart from the groundbreaking television show. The Aztec Theater features a themed lobby experience and a 4D Experience starring Homer and his family. This exciting animated special effects experience with 4D motion seats follows The Simpsons on a fun-filled immersive adventure. Shows run every 15 minutes. The Aztec Theater is a ticketed experience that also includes a souvenir red carpet photo with The Simpsons. Next door, guests can explore and shop at the iconic Kwik-E-Mart The convenience store has been brought to life with select products, including Buzz Soda, Lard Lad Donuts and six show-inspired Squishee flavors, as well as a wide array of custom The Simpsons branded merchandise.
21
Start:Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(9232) review
Glide on 330ft moving path beneath the Dangerous Reef! TOUCH sharks, stingrays, hermit crabs & jellies! Experience a world of eels, colorful fish, mermaids & poisonous predators! NOW OPEN - PEARL HARBOR EXHIBIT! Ripley's Myrtle Beach offers 5 unique attractions open 365 days a year. Don't miss all the fun!
22
Start:Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(929) review
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
23
Start:Possum Trot Golf Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(93) review
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Huntsville and Myrtle Beach?
The distance is 542 miles
What's the travel time between Huntsville and Myrtle Beach?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 56m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Huntsville and Myrtle Beach?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Myrtle Beach?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Myrtle Beach
What’s the weather like in Myrtle Beach?
The weather in Myrtle Beach is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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