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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Conway, South Carolina
Spend a half‑day on the Riverwalk and a night in town; skip longer stays unless you’re attending a game or golfing.
Conway is a small historic town on the Grand Strand. Its main attractions – the Riverwalk, Horry County Museum and Brooks Stadium – are clustered downtown, so a single overnight visit covers the highlights. Add extra time only for a university sports event or a round of golf at nearby courses.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$120 excl. bed · Mid $120–$200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Poison control 1-800-222-1222
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Taxi per mile | $2.80 |
| Coast RTA bus ride | $2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport
- Approximately 20 km (12 mi) north; shuttle or taxi to Conway.Approximately 12 mi (20 km) north; shuttle or taxi to Conway.
Typical fares
- Taxi across Grand Strand
- about $45–$50 flat, $2.80 per mile
- Coast RTA day pass
- $5 per person
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk downtown (most sights within 10 min). For longer trips use Coast RTA bus (city transit) or a taxi (≈$2.80 / mi, $1 extra passenger).
See and do
Known for
- Conway Riverwalk
- Horry County Museum
- Brooks Stadium (Coastal Carolina University)
- Golf courses near the university
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | US‑501 north, about 15 min by car | ≈30 min total |
| Columbia | US‑378 west, about 2 h by car | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Econo Lodge at the University
- Budget option, free breakfast, pool; near US‑501.
- The Cypress Inn
- Boutique waterfront inn; higher price, limited availability.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meexcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi rates vary; get a flat quote for Grand Strand trips (up to $50).
- Check game schedules at Brooks Stadium if you plan to attend a football/baseball match.
Conway is generally safe; stay aware of traffic on busy US‑501 and keep valuables out of sight in taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Conway, South Carolina yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Conway Riverwalk
- Horry County Museum
- Brooks Stadium (Coastal Carolina University)
- Golf courses near the university
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Coast RTA official site: coastrta.com/
- Wikivoyage: Conway (South Carolina), revision 5107268 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5107268
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Conway, South Carolina
To this address, please
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
US consulate in Charleston (check address); other nations use the embassy in Columbia.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/conway-south-carolina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.