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Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle BeachvsWonderWorks
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Ripley's Aquarium scores significantly better than WonderWorks. Ripley's Aquarium ranks #3 in Myrtle Beach with accolades from 4 publications like Where, Frommer's and Where.
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Fodor's
Frommer's
Where Where Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
1110 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Fodor's "Glide underwater (no need for a wet suit) through a winding tunnel exhibit that's longer than a football field." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are surrounded on all sides by menacing 10-foot sharks as they travel through Dangerous Reef, a 750,000-gallon tank." Full review
Where "Ripley’s Aquarium is a $40 million, state-ofthe- art, 87,000-square-foot aquarium experience. It is one of South Carolina’s most visited attractions. " Full review
Where "This 87,000-square-foot aquarium, right in the middle of Broadway at the Beach, is a stunning fish-behind-glass exhibit." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are surrounded on all sides by menacing 10-foot sharks as they travel through Dangerous Reef, a 750,000-gallon tank...only freshwater exhibit is the Rio Amazon, displaying fearsome piranhas" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don't miss Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach; not only is it a wonderful place to view sea creatures like stingrays up close, but also sloths and other South American critters"
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WonderWorks
Lonely Planet Frommer's
1313 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Lonely Planet "This new interactive museum/amusement zone perfectly encapsulates Myrtle Beach's fun-but-migraine-inducing spirit, with ropes courses, laser tag and various beeping, flashing 'science exhibits'." Full review
Frommer's "Kids love this hands-on learning experience, beginning with the crazy-looking building itself—it’s upside down. Inside are over 100 high-tech games, interactive exhibits, and simulations." Full review
