Historic Conway, SC
The residents of Conway, the Historic Rivertown, enjoy the benefits that come with living in a relatively small town and still having access to all Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand have to afford. Conway is a separate city located approximately 14 miles inland from Myrtle Beach and is the county seat for Horry County. Conway has its own school system, police and fire departments, parks, library, and several other services. Although it is mainly a residential community, it is also home to many large businesses including Conway Hospital, Coastal Carolina University, and Horry-Georgetown Tech.
With a low crime rate and few extremes of financial status, Conway attracts residents looking for inexpensive homes near downtown. The generally neat and well-maintained neighborhoods in Conway offer a range of housing options from new homes to comfortable ranches and historic cottages. Housing costs are generally between $130,000 and $300,000.
The city’s public parks offer facilities for tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, and picnicking. The historic river front has a boardwalk which beckons strollers and offers a boat tour along with all that the river has to provide. Conway is known for its festivals which usually have a rivertown theme.
