Myrtle Beach Military History Trolley Tour
Overview
The trolley tour, narrated by its creator, takes guests around the Market Common District in Myrtle Beach that was once the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and an Army Air Corp Airfield during WWII which also housed a German POW camp. It makes three stops at Warbird Park where military planes are on static display, the Gen. Robert H. Reed Recreation Center which has a small military museum, and the Norton General Aviation Terminal that displays military memorabilia. Guests are divided into two groups with each half enjoying a catered reception and historical presentation at Tupelo Honey either before or after the trolley portion of the tour. This is the sixth season of this popular tour that was recognized by the local county's board of historic preservation. The talk at the reception will be given by a historic figure who helped shape the history of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The trolley is enclosed and climate-controlled. GUESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD FOR THIS TOUR.
Inclusions
- Snacks - The tour includes a one-hour narrated trolley ride with three stops. Each half of the guests will enjoy a catered reception and historical talk at Tupelo Honey either before or after the trolley ride.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The first stop the trolley makes is at Warbird Park where guests can see actual military planes on static display that were once flown at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The second trolley stop will be made at the General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center that houses a small military museum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The third trolley stop will be a brief visit to the Norton General Aviation Terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport. The building is on the site of the former Base Operations Building of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and has military memorabilia on display.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
To maintain social distancing, the guests will be divided into two groups of 16. For those who take the trolley portion of the tour first, then their fourth and final stop will be at Tupelo Honey for a catered reception and historical presentation at 3 PM. For those who enjoy the reception first at 2 PM, they will also be brought back to Tupelo Honey at the end of the trolley portion of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The first stop the trolley makes is at Warbird Park where guests can see actual military planes on static display that were once flown at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The second trolley stop will be made at the General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center that houses a small military museum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The third trolley stop will be a brief visit to the Norton General Aviation Terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport. The building is on the site of the former Base Operations Building of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and has military memorabilia on display.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
To maintain social distancing, the guests will be divided into two groups of 16. For those who take the trolley portion of the tour first, then their fourth and final stop will be at Tupelo Honey for a catered reception and historical presentation at 3 PM. For those who enjoy the reception first at 2 PM, they will also be brought back to Tupelo Honey at the end of the trolley portion of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Whatever health and safely protocols that are appropriate for the date of the tour will be followed.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 64 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
johnmU8292EU
February 2022
The guest speaker, retired Ltd. Colonel Barton shared his experiences about the Myrtle Beach air base. The tour guide was also excellent and shared the history of the base.
The guest speaker, retired Ltd. Colonel Barton shared his experiences about the Myrtle Beach air base. The tour guide was also excellent and shared the history of the base.Y5217IUchristines
January 2021
Excellent tour. Our guide was terrific and the reception and speaker at Tupelo Honey was great. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour. Our guide was terrific and the reception and speaker at Tupelo Honey was great. Highly recommend.Colleen_Y
October 2022
We attended with tour with my parents. My dad was a colonel in the airforce. we found the tour very interesting and enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the guest speaker portion of the tour. He was fascinating.
We attended with tour with my parents. My dad was a colonel in the airforce. we found the tour very interesting and enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the guest speaker portion of the tour. He was fascinating.Timothy_H
September 2023
Very informative the history of the base and the men who served there it was well done and well presented
Very informative the history of the base and the men who served there it was well done and well presentedLorraine_M
March 2023
The whole trip was excellent. Katherine was so friendly, very knowledgeable. She really enjoys her job, very enthusiastic. The veteran was just wonderful. This was the 2nd time we went on this military tour. We all recommend not only veterans but non-vets to learn and appreciate what they did f...
The whole trip was excellent. Katherine was so friendly, very knowledgeable. She really enjoys her job, very enthusiastic. The veteran was just wonderful. This was the 2nd time we went on this military tour. We all recommend not only veterans but non-vets to learn and appreciate what they did for all of us. Thank you. Also a special thank you to our trolley driver.SunshinePalace
March 2021
Everything! The reception afterward was great...it was so nice to meet a person that was here during the WWII
Everything! The reception afterward was great...it was so nice to meet a person that was here during the WWII