Myrtle Beach isn’t known for fall foliage. But these scenic drives offer plenty to see

The Myrtle Beach area may not be known for its fall foliage like other areas of South Carolina, but there are still plenty of scenic drives to take this autumn.

Horry County is not expected to see any real fall color until late October or early November,

We asked on Facebook for some suggested drives in Horry County. Here’s what residents and other sites had to say.

North Myrtle Beach to Georgetown

This 58-mile drive along U.S. 17 has been named one of the most scenic road trips to take in South Carolina, according to WorldAtlas.

The drive offers coastal views and plenty of places to stop along the way, including beaches, seafood restaurants and other historic sites and tourist attractions.

“This beautiful road trip option starts with relaxation and tranquility in the vacation town of North Myrtle Beach and ends in the state’s third-oldest city, founded in 1729,” the description says.

Downtown Conway

This quaint city along the Waccamaw River looks like it should be in a Hallmark movie with historic oak trees draped with Spanish moss lining the downtown streets and shops and restaurants, many in historic buildings, within walking distance of one another.

Fall is when the city of Conway transforms into an amazing celebration of Halloween. The oak trees are filled with hanging pumpkins and lights, and there are decorations throughout the city. It offers an amazing drive both during the day and at night.

Drivers can also travel down Elm or Laurel streets where there are historic southern homes and the same old oak trees line the roads.

Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach

The Grand Strand is known for its more than 60 miles of beaches.

One way to view the ocean and the coast is traveling Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Whether you drive with the top or windows down, you’ll get a good look at the Atlantic Ocean.

Drivers can begin on North Ocean Boulevard just off U.S. 17 Business, traveling through the Golden Mile, known for its multi-million dollar homes and great views of the ocean without the hotels.

Eventually the drive will come to the heart of Myrtle Beach and the city’s beloved boardwalk , a 1.2 mile-long walkway that goes from 14th Avenue to 2nd Avenue piers. Motorists will also see the iconic SkyWheel that has become a part of the city’s skyline.

The boulevard continues to Springmaid Pier near 29th Avenue.

Woodbury Wildlife Management Area

A reader suggested a scenic drive through the Woodbury Wildlife Management Area , which is 25,668 acres and includes the Great Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee rivers.

While the main entrance is in Marion County, the area also includes parts of Horry County and has an extensive road system that provides public and management access throughout the tract.

The diverse scenery offers winding water trails lined by swamps, bottomland forests, coastal marsh, historic structures and wildlife, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Old Highway 31

While you may have traveled Highway 31, the roadway that carries traffic along the Carolina Bays Parkway from the Socastee area to North Myrtle Beach.

There is Old Highway 31 in the Longs area.

One resident described the road as a “beautiful little stretch with trees overhanging the road.”