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Ranking Myrtle Beach Roadside Stops: South of the Border, Buc-ee's, Sparky's, Welcome Centers

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πŸ‘οΈ 2K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 38:22
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to take you around to South of the Border Bucky's sparkies welcome centers

we're going to rank them on a few different things first we're going to rank them on friendliness secondly amenities third overall entertainment value

I'd recommend it for that we've never been here and we will be back yeah for sure

you have to experience a Bucky's yeah once in your life it is an adventure

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Skip the outside restrooms at South of the Border and use the ones inside the gift shop or restaurant.
βœ“Bring cash for the tower at South of the Border and for mini golf.
βœ“If you're at Bucky's on a busy weekend, expect crowds but no lines at registers.
βœ“Visit the Myrtle Beach Visitor Center for free soda and ice cream perks.
βœ“Stop at Sparky's for a variety of food options and fireworks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long wait times or crowds at popular stops β€” Even on Fourth of July weekend, Bucky's had no lines; visit during off-peak hours if possible.
Time share pitches at visitor centers β€” Be aware that visitor centers may try to sell time shares; focus on free perks like soda and ice cream.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I stop at South of the Border, Bucky's, Sparky's, or welcome centers when visiting Myrtle Beach?
QWhat are the cleanliness, amenities, and entertainment value of these roadside stops?
QAre these stops worth visiting on a busy travel weekend like Fourth of July?

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We stopped at all of those roadside attractions and other stops you always see billboards for as you visit or depart Myrtle Beach: South of the Border, Buc-ee's, the South Carolina Welcome Center, the Myrtle Beach Visitors Center, the Myrtle Beach Welcome Center, and Sparky's. We also decided to do this on 4th of July weekend, one of the busiest travel times of the year. It was EPIC! We ranked all of these places based on cleanliness, amenities, and overall should-you-stop-there entertainment. We hope these help you decide how to spend your time on your next road trip! If you want one of our South of the Border stickers, be sure to subscribe here, follow us on Instagram, and DM your address to us. First 5 will receive a sticker in the mail! Once we hit 1K subscribers, we will donate $1K to Fostering Hope: https://www.fosteringhopeinc.com/ South of the Border: https://www.sobpedro.com/ 0:00 South of the Border 19:54 SC Welcome Center 21:02 Buc-ee's 29:30 Myrtle Visitors Center 30:08 Myrtle Welcome Center 31:55 Sparky's 37:06 Final Thoughts About the Dean Team Hey, y’all! We are the Dean Team from Conway, South Carolina. This channel is focused on fun family adventures around the Myrtle Beach area, throughout the Palmetto State, and beyond. We’ll share popular tourist destinations, hidden gems, annual events, and more. Whether you live in South Carolina or you’re planning your next trip, you came to the right place. Check out our website including blog posts featuring tips and tricks as well as breakdowns of attractions, accommodations, dining, and annual events: https://www.deanteamadventures.com/ Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content: https://www.instagram.com/deanteamadventures/ #MyrtleBeach #myrtlebeachattractions #SouthoftheBorder #Bucees #DeanTeamAdventures