Conway, SC Road Trips
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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
1948
American-Canadian speculative fiction writer (born 1948)
Scott Bessent
1962
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Perry Richardson
1963
American bassist
Grant Holmes
1996
American baseball player
Edgar L. McGowan
1920–2004
American lawyer
James B. Vaught
1926–2013
United States general (1926-2013)
Junior Hemingway
1988
American football player (born 1988)
Bryan Edwards
1998
American football wide receiver
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Conway, SC.
Burroughs School
historic building in Conway, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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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.
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