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Conway, SC Road Trips

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Downtown Conway, SC, SC

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Trip Routes

2

Longest Drive

247.2 mi

Anderson, SC

Quickest Drive

4h 26m

Greenwood, SC

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Conway, SC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

26,082

Median Income

$54,841

Median Home Value

$236,300

Median Age

34.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Conway, SC

A sampling of people born in Conway, SC.

William Gibson

William Gibson

1948

American-Canadian speculative fiction writer (born 1948)

Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent

1962

United States Secretary of the Treasury

Perry Richardson

Perry Richardson

1963

American bassist

Grant Holmes

Grant Holmes

1996

American baseball player

Edgar L. McGowan

Edgar L. McGowan

1920–2004

American lawyer

James B. Vaught

James B. Vaught

1926–2013

United States general (1926-2013)

Junior Hemingway

Junior Hemingway

1988

American football player (born 1988)

Bryan Edwards

Bryan Edwards

1998

American football wide receiver

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Conway, SC.

Burroughs School

Burroughs School

historic building in Conway, South Carolina, U.S.A.

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q659823), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Conway, SC

Conway is one of the oldest cities in South Carolina, being founded in 1732 under Royal Governor Robert Johnson.

Conway Marina 1 Horry County Museum, 805 Main St, ☏ +1 843 915-5320. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM. See some taxidermied animals and domestic implements on display. (updated Dec 2021)

1 Conway Riverwalk, 2nd Ave, ☏ +1 843 248-1760. Daily 6AM-11PM. A boardwalk along the Waccamaw River that highlights the downtown area. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Riverfront Park, 4 Elm St. More Waccamaw River frontage, plus the City Marina. (updated Dec 2021) 3 Brooks Stadium, 965 One Landon Loop, ☏ +1 843 347-3161. Watch a football game at Coastal Carolina University, or alternatively a baseball game at Springs Brooks Stadium next door. (updated Dec 2021) Golfing at one of the numerous courses around Coastal Carolina University, like Wild Wing Plantation or Myrtle Beach National.

1 Econo Lodge At The University, 2376 US 501 East, Building B (medical/university area), ☏ +1 843 347-7254. Free breakfast and internet, outdoor pool. $49 (Dec 2021). 2 The Cypress Inn, 16 Elm St, ☏ +1 843 248-8199. Boutique place on the water, good if you have a lot of disposable cash. $170 (Dec 2021). (updated Dec 2021)

There are several private cab services in the area which can run up to $50 for a trip across the Grand Strand. The rate is $2.80 a mile $1 for extra passenger, rates are set by the City of Conway, SC. Serving all of the Conway area is Yellow Cab Taxi (843) 606-1000. Taxi cab rates are not regulated by the city of Conway, SC. You should always call and get a flat rate quote in the areas of Horry county. Or better yet, just use the local transit service, Coast RTA at +1 843 488-0865 and not have to worry about all that.

Travel tips adapted from Conway (South Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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