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Discover the Grand Strand Art Trail: 60 Miles of Fine Art Galleries and Gourmet Dining

Discover the Grand Strand Art Trail: 60 Miles of Fine Art Galleries and Gourmet Dining

Embark on a scenic drive along the Grand Strand Art Trail, where you'll encounter stunning artworks, spark your creativity, and indulge in gourmet dining. Launched by The Arts Grand Strand, this pioneering trail features 18 premier fine art galleries and 3 acclaimed restaurants, spanning the full 60-mile stretch from Calabash, NC, inland to Conway, SC, and south to Georgetown, SC.

Modeled after celebrated art trails in other cities, the Grand Strand Art Trail provides art enthusiasts with a straightforward map to explore the region's top artworks—most available for purchase. It's the perfect discovery route for visitors and longtime residents seeking the Grand Strand's cultural treasures.

Discover the Grand Strand Art Trail: 60 Miles of Fine Art Galleries and Gourmet Dining

Sites Along the Grand Strand Art Trail

Obtain your free Grand Strand Art Trail brochure at the airport welcome center or participating locations. View the interactive map and details on TheArtsGrandStrand.org, or download it here.

This fall, StorehouseTours.com will launch guided motorcoach tours of the trail.

Founded in 2016, The Arts Grand Strand—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sponsored by Century21 Broadhurst and supported by the SC Arts Commission, Horry County, private foundations, donors, and local arts organizations—provides a comprehensive arts calendar and guide from Calabash to Georgetown. It features over 700 annual events and artist interviews, accessible via Facebook and their website.

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