Coastal Companion

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Ripley’s South Carolina Appreciation Month Means Half Price

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC – (December, 2007) – Ripley’s Attractions of Myrtle Beach are featuring a South Carolina Appreciation month throughout December. Everyone showing proof of South Carolina residency through December 31 will receive half price admission to Ripley’s Aquarium, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Moving Theater and Ripley’s Haunted Adventure.

In addition to the notable collection of marine animals, during December the aquarium is hosting the Festival of Trees, a festive holiday celebration which features more than 50 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees. Continuing through the month is the popular special exhibit, Pirates! Predators of the Sea! The aquarium, located at Broadway at the Beach, is open daily at 9 a.m. including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years.

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Uptown Saturday Night – St Augustine, Florida

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A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night.

Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine

The Christmas in Charleston Tea Party Private Tour – South Carolina

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Laura Wichmann Hipp, a native Charlestonian will take you to see her friends’ gardens and historic homes whose architectural elements are enhanced by natural Christmas decorations of indigenous materials. You are invited to Laura’s home on the Ashley River for lunch of typical Charleston cuisine with a traditional Christmas flair served on the 19th Century Cantonware. This is a Christmas in Charleston memory open to individuals and groups, daily except Saturday, Sundays and December 24th & 25th.

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Secrets of the Amazon – Charleston, SC

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Time is running out to discover the Amazon at the Aquarium’s changing exhibit, Secrets of the Amazon! The exhibit, honoring the mysterious countries of the Amazon, features a piranha, an anteater, four-eye fish, an anaconda, poison dart frogs and a variety of other exotic South American animals. All of the excitement of the foreign lands of South America will only be at the Aquarium until December 31. Don’t miss your last opportunity to discover the Secrets of the Amazon! To learn more about Secrets of the Amazon visit scaquarium.org