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Geographic Features
Located in Horry County, South Carolina, Conway is a medium sized city located just inland of Myrtle Beach. It is home to many historic buildings and structures, many or which are listed among the National Register of Historic Places. Conway’s tree lined downtown is revitalized with many quaint shops and cafes. The Horry County Museum is located here and offers educational exhibits about the history of the region.
Conway is tucked in next to the Waccamaw River and features a popular riverwalk. Patrons stroll this winding pathway to panoramic river views and fine dining establishments.
Coastal Carolina University calls Conway home and creates a youthful college town feeling. Many businesses and activities are geared towards this younger crowd.
Locals and tourists enjoy the abundant outdoor activities that Conway offers. There are a high number of world-class golf courses, excellent sporting facilities, and fun mountain biking trails. River sports like kayaking and boating are widespread presenting a wonderful way to take in the stunning river and local scenery.
Conway is a musical town and boasts multiple music festivals each year that get everyone out of their seats dancing.
Price Range
Conway has a median home value of $184,492. Most of the homes there are single-family detached homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms. There are some historic homes and small apartment complexes.
- $0-$100,000 9.56%
- $100,001-$200,000 49.44%
- $200,001-$398,000 33.45%
- $398,001-$598,000 5.52%
- $598,001-$797,000 0.94%
- $797,001-$997,000 0.53%
- $997,001-$1,495,000 0.00%
- $1,495,001-$1,993,000 0.00%
- $1,993,000+ 0.56%
Area History and Culture
Originally named Kingston, Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. It was created in 1734 as part of Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme. Developers created the city plans on a nearby river bluff.
Residents fought for freedom from British rule in the American Revolution. Small skirmishes were fought at close by Bear Bluff and at Black Lake.
After our independence was won, patriotic citizens wanted to rename that previously honored Great Britain's King George II. They first changed the name of the county to Horry honor of General Peter Horry in 1801. Kingston was first renamed Conwayborough for General Robert Conway and in 1883 the General Assembly finally donned the town Conway.
The years between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War brought new commerce and more settlers came to Horry County. The Civil War had a huge impact on the area because around 90 percent of the white male population marched off to war; most did not return.
Economic progress slowly returned to Conway. Tobacco became a cash crop in the late 1890s and the first train was established in 1900 from Conway to the seashore. Many residents served in WWI and WWII and the area suffered severely during the Great Depression.
During the 1950s, the Grand Strand developed into a family vacation destination but was stunted temporarily by Hurricane Hazel, which demolished much of the shoreline in 1954.
Today Conway has grown into a well loved city that is known as being a great place to reside and visit.
Daily Life
In 1940 the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce proudly asserted, “Life is pleasant in Conway.” Today, more than 70 years later, that proclamation continues to ring true. Conway residents have the benefits of small town living, complete with wonderful amenities to make this a great place to call home. Not only is there a lovely downtown with historic homes and churches, there is a thriving restaurant row with delicious eateries. The park system in Conway is building a huge recreational complex that is sure to further increase the benefits of living here.
Conway has a high number of students attending college in the area and therefore has the youthful vibrancy of a college town. There are many places of business and activities geared towards this younger crowd. Conway is somewhat better educated than people living in a typical US community: 20.41% of adults 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree. Public schools for K to 12 students provide a great education for area youth, scoring higher than many districts in the state and nation.
Residents are luckily enough to have public transportation capable of taking them to work, and quite a few people use it for their daily commute.
Golf
Conway is renowned for its exceptional year round golf opportunities. The Witch Golf Course is set among undisturbed woodlands and wetlands, left as nature perfect hazards. This course was designed to challenge and captivate players of all levels.
Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet was designed by the team of Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson, two-time PGA Champion and 1983 US Open winner. This course presents imaginative contouring, elevated greens, double fairways, grass bunkers, and even a double green serving two holes. It has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of "The Top 10 Best New Courses in America" and received the distinct honor of #6 Best Course in South Carolina" by the GolfWeek readers.
Burning Ridge features two fabulous 18-hole courses designed by Gene Hamm. They offer fairways lined by towering trees and along the shores of beautiful lakes. Boasting recently renovated clubhouse, pro shop, grill, and expansive deck, Burning Ridge is a well-liked course.
Quail Creek Golf Club blends lovely fairways, scrupulously manicured greens, and southern hospitality to make this course a true favorite among golfers. It is testing for experienced golfers and perfect place to learn more about the game.
Architect Clyde Johnston designed Shaftesbury Glen Golf and Fish Club with elevated greens, challenging traps, wide fairways, alluring par 3's and long par 5's.
Recreation and Sports
Conway offers many ways to participate in sports and leisure activities. Downtown Conway has one of the oldest Main Street programs in the state and features a unique heritage and attributes that are not to be missed. Go for a stroll following the historic trials map and enjoy the cute shops, art galleries, and eateries mixed among the stately homes and churches. The Horry County Museum is located downtown and offers exhibits about the history, prehistory, and natural history of Horry County. The best part its free admission price.
Locals and tourists enjoy the abundant number of world-class golf courses. Thanks to the lovely weather, golf can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, tennis, and horseback riding are also very popular past times.
River sports like kayaking and boating are widespread area activities. They offer a great way to enjoy the stunning river and local scenery.
The beach is a short drive from the city center; enjoy soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, and boating. Myrtle Beach affords additional sporting activities such as watching a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball games or visiting the Myrtle Beach Speedway showcases NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing, which has been the training ground for some of NASCAR’s popular stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Night Life
Conway has a nightlife that brings something for everyone. Dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row that serve a range of delights from great barbeque, southern favorites, to fresh seafood. Crady's Restaurant & Bar serves an eclectic bistro menu in a retro European cafe-like setting. The restaurant is known for its freshly prepared desserts and festive cocktails. Try the lump crab cake or pork porterhouse.
Located just blocks from the Waccamaw River in the heart of historic downtown, the Rivertown Bistro features creative American cuisine that is a local favorite. They have an extensive wine list, specialty cocktails and delicious homemade desserts.
Named after the Coastal Carolina mascot, Chauncey the Chanticleer, the crafty rooster from Canterbury Tales, the Crafty Rooster is a great place for an evening drink. Owners want you to feel free to crow at any time. The Coastal Ale House is perfect for a refreshing beer and Might As Well Bar and Grille has excellent happy hour and drink specials.
The Theatre of the Republic is nestled in the historic downtown. It offers four main season shows, musical revues, holiday shows and children's theatre productions.
Festivals and Events
The annual Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival is a lot of fun for the whole family with great live music, lots of art, and a variety of food. Live performances take place all day and range from jazz to gospel to steel drums. Festivalgoers are encouraged to their own chairs. The festival is not limited to music; there is also a Classic Car Show and a huge craft market.
Bluegrass on the Waccamaw Festival is held on the second Saturday in May and features top local, regional, and international bluegrass bands. Admission is free.
Riverfest is held two weekends prior to the fourth of July and boasts a wide degree of music types including country, bluegrass, beach and boogie music. Kids love the hilarious children’s entertainers. The event is so large that it even includes an Arts & Crafts Show, business expo, bass fishing tournament, and a three-day USTA-sanctioned tennis classic. Train rides on the Carolina Southern Railroad are also available.
An Independence Celebration held along the Waccamaw River in downtown Conway. Come watch live entertainment, shop at the artisan market, and participate games for all ages. Bring your appetite for the yummy food. Fireworks cap off the evening.
Parks
Conway has great park facilities for everyone to enjoy. Have a picnic or play in one of the parks in Conway: Collins Park, Riverfront Park, and Sherwood Park. The river walk is a perfect place to go jogging or strolling by the stunning riverfront. Conway also has a series of bike paths winding throughout the city, providing safe routes for bike riders of all skill level.
Slated to open in September 2011, the Conway Recreation Center will boast 3 multi-purpose meeting rooms, a catering kitchen, the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, health screening room, 2 gymnasiums, a 3 lane walking track, shower facilities, and a 5 lane swimming pool with 0' depth entry play area.
The Conway Marina is located downtown. Boats may be launched at the Marina for a small fee and boat spaces are available for annual lease. The store offers bait and tackle. Give kayaking or canoeing a try; they are available for rent.
The Tobacco Trail is 70 miles route that follows the historic tobacco growing in South Caroline. It starts at Exit 181 on Interstate 95, and follows SC 917 to Latta and Mullins, then US 701 to Conway and a connection with US 501.
Schools:
Conway is home to two major institutes of higher learning, Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
Conway’s public schools are part of the Horry County School District, which is rated 96.5% higher than other South Carolina schools and 2.3% higher than the national average. This district has a total of $35,218 students and average 15 children per classroom and 11.3 students per teacher. Horry County spends $4995 per student compared to the national average of $5,678.
Horry County School District’s recent honors include:
- Met 92% of Adequate Yearly Progress objectives under No Child Left Behind.
- 47% percent more district students participated in AP courses and took AP exams in 2009.
- The District's performance on the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) is higher than the state in 23 out of 24 tests. The percentage of students scoring at the Exemplary level exceeded the state average in all subjects at all grade levels.
Neighborhoods
There are ten neighborhoods in Conway. They vary slightly in terms of both price and education.
Neighborhoods listed from most expensive:
- City Center
- Red Hill
- Jamestown / Sand Ridge
- Church St / 16th Ave
- Wright Blvd
- Rehobeth / Horry
- Route 544
- Bucksport
- Homewood / Juniper Bay
- Hickory Grove
Neighborhoods with the best education
- City Center
- Red Hill
- Route 544
- Rehobeth / Horry
- Hickory Grove
- Bucksport
- Church St / 16th Ave
- Jamestown / Sand Ridge
- Homewood / Juniper Bay
- Wright Blvd
Geographic Features
Located in Horry County, South Carolina, Conway is a medium sized city located just inland of Myrtle Beach. It is home to many historic buildings and structures, many or which are listed among the National Register of Historic Places. Conway’s tree lined downtown is revitalized with many quaint shops and cafes. The Horry County Museum is located here and offers educational exhibits about the history of the region.
Conway is tucked in next to the Waccamaw River and features a popular riverwalk. Patrons stroll this winding pathway to panoramic river views and fine dining establishments.
Coastal Carolina University calls Conway home and creates a youthful college town feeling. Many businesses and activities are geared towards this younger crowd.
Locals and tourists enjoy the abundant outdoor activities that Conway offers. There are a high number of world-class golf courses, excellent sporting facilities, and fun mountain biking trails. River sports like kayaking and boating are widespread presenting a wonderful way to take in the stunning river and local scenery.
Conway is a musical town and boasts multiple music festivals each year that get everyone out of their seats dancing.
Price Range
Conway has a median home value of $184,492. Most of the homes there are single-family detached homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms. There are some historic homes and small apartment complexes.
- $0-$100,000 9.56%
- $100,001-$200,000 49.44%
- $200,001-$398,000 33.45%
- $398,001-$598,000 5.52%
- $598,001-$797,000 0.94%
- $797,001-$997,000 0.53%
- $997,001-$1,495,000 0.00%
- $1,495,001-$1,993,000 0.00%
- $1,993,000+ 0.56%
Area History and Culture
Originally named Kingston, Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. It was created in 1734 as part of Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme. Developers created the city plans on a nearby river bluff.
Residents fought for freedom from British rule in the American Revolution. Small skirmishes were fought at close by Bear Bluff and at Black Lake.
After our independence was won, patriotic citizens wanted to rename that previously honored Great Britain's King George II. They first changed the name of the county to Horry honor of General Peter Horry in 1801. Kingston was first renamed Conwayborough for General Robert Conway and in 1883 the General Assembly finally donned the town Conway.
The years between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War brought new commerce and more settlers came to Horry County. The Civil War had a huge impact on the area because around 90 percent of the white male population marched off to war; most did not return.
Economic progress slowly returned to Conway. Tobacco became a cash crop in the late 1890s and the first train was established in 1900 from Conway to the seashore. Many residents served in WWI and WWII and the area suffered severely during the Great Depression.
During the 1950s, the Grand Strand developed into a family vacation destination but was stunted temporarily by Hurricane Hazel, which demolished much of the shoreline in 1954.
Today Conway has grown into a well loved city that is known as being a great place to reside and visit.
Daily Life
In 1940 the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce proudly asserted, “Life is pleasant in Conway.” Today, more than 70 years later, that proclamation continues to ring true. Conway residents have the benefits of small town living, complete with wonderful amenities to make this a great place to call home. Not only is there a lovely downtown with historic homes and churches, there is a thriving restaurant row with delicious eateries. The park system in Conway is building a huge recreational complex that is sure to further increase the benefits of living here.
Conway has a high number of students attending college in the area and therefore has the youthful vibrancy of a college town. There are many places of business and activities geared towards this younger crowd. Conway is somewhat better educated than people living in a typical US community: 20.41% of adults 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree. Public schools for K to 12 students provide a great education for area youth, scoring higher than many districts in the state and nation.
Residents are luckily enough to have public transportation capable of taking them to work, and quite a few people use it for their daily commute.
Golf
Conway is renowned for its exceptional year round golf opportunities. The Witch Golf Course is set among undisturbed woodlands and wetlands, left as nature perfect hazards. This course was designed to challenge and captivate players of all levels.
Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet was designed by the team of Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson, two-time PGA Champion and 1983 US Open winner. This course presents imaginative contouring, elevated greens, double fairways, grass bunkers, and even a double green serving two holes. It has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of "The Top 10 Best New Courses in America" and received the distinct honor of #6 Best Course in South Carolina" by the GolfWeek readers.
Burning Ridge features two fabulous 18-hole courses designed by Gene Hamm. They offer fairways lined by towering trees and along the shores of beautiful lakes. Boasting recently renovated clubhouse, pro shop, grill, and expansive deck, Burning Ridge is a well-liked course.
Quail Creek Golf Club blends lovely fairways, scrupulously manicured greens, and southern hospitality to make this course a true favorite among golfers. It is testing for experienced golfers and perfect place to learn more about the game.
Architect Clyde Johnston designed Shaftesbury Glen Golf and Fish Club with elevated greens, challenging traps, wide fairways, alluring par 3's and long par 5's.
Recreation and Sports
Conway offers many ways to participate in sports and leisure activities. Downtown Conway has one of the oldest Main Street programs in the state and features a unique heritage and attributes that are not to be missed. Go for a stroll following the historic trials map and enjoy the cute shops, art galleries, and eateries mixed among the stately homes and churches. The Horry County Museum is located downtown and offers exhibits about the history, prehistory, and natural history of Horry County. The best part its free admission price.
Locals and tourists enjoy the abundant number of world-class golf courses. Thanks to the lovely weather, golf can be played outdoors throughout the year. Mountain biking on one of the areas trails, tennis, and horseback riding are also very popular past times.
River sports like kayaking and boating are widespread area activities. They offer a great way to enjoy the stunning river and local scenery.
The beach is a short drive from the city center; enjoy soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, and boating. Myrtle Beach affords additional sporting activities such as watching a Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball games or visiting the Myrtle Beach Speedway showcases NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing, which has been the training ground for some of NASCAR’s popular stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Night Life
Conway has a nightlife that brings something for everyone. Dine in one of the many great restaurants along Restaurant Row that serve a range of delights from great barbeque, southern favorites, to fresh seafood. Crady's Restaurant & Bar serves an eclectic bistro menu in a retro European cafe-like setting. The restaurant is known for its freshly prepared desserts and festive cocktails. Try the lump crab cake or pork porterhouse.
Located just blocks from the Waccamaw River in the heart of historic downtown, the Rivertown Bistro features creative American cuisine that is a local favorite. They have an extensive wine list, specialty cocktails and delicious homemade desserts.
Named after the Coastal Carolina mascot, Chauncey the Chanticleer, the crafty rooster from Canterbury Tales, the Crafty Rooster is a great place for an evening drink. Owners want you to feel free to crow at any time. The Coastal Ale House is perfect for a refreshing beer and Might As Well Bar and Grille has excellent happy hour and drink specials.
The Theatre of the Republic is nestled in the historic downtown. It offers four main season shows, musical revues, holiday shows and children's theatre productions.
Festivals and Events
The annual Rivertown Jazz and Arts Festival is a lot of fun for the whole family with great live music, lots of art, and a variety of food. Live performances take place all day and range from jazz to gospel to steel drums. Festivalgoers are encouraged to their own chairs. The festival is not limited to music; there is also a Classic Car Show and a huge craft market.
Bluegrass on the Waccamaw Festival is held on the second Saturday in May and features top local, regional, and international bluegrass bands. Admission is free.
Riverfest is held two weekends prior to the fourth of July and boasts a wide degree of music types including country, bluegrass, beach and boogie music. Kids love the hilarious children’s entertainers. The event is so large that it even includes an Arts & Crafts Show, business expo, bass fishing tournament, and a three-day USTA-sanctioned tennis classic. Train rides on the Carolina Southern Railroad are also available.
An Independence Celebration held along the Waccamaw River in downtown Conway. Come watch live entertainment, shop at the artisan market, and participate games for all ages. Bring your appetite for the yummy food. Fireworks cap off the evening.
Parks
Conway has great park facilities for everyone to enjoy. Have a picnic or play in one of the parks in Conway: Collins Park, Riverfront Park, and Sherwood Park. The river walk is a perfect place to go jogging or strolling by the stunning riverfront. Conway also has a series of bike paths winding throughout the city, providing safe routes for bike riders of all skill level.
Slated to open in September 2011, the Conway Recreation Center will boast 3 multi-purpose meeting rooms, a catering kitchen, the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, health screening room, 2 gymnasiums, a 3 lane walking track, shower facilities, and a 5 lane swimming pool with 0' depth entry play area.
The Conway Marina is located downtown. Boats may be launched at the Marina for a small fee and boat spaces are available for annual lease. The store offers bait and tackle. Give kayaking or canoeing a try; they are available for rent.
The Tobacco Trail is 70 miles route that follows the historic tobacco growing in South Caroline. It starts at Exit 181 on Interstate 95, and follows SC 917 to Latta and Mullins, then US 701 to Conway and a connection with US 501.
Schools:
Conway is home to two major institutes of higher learning, Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
Conway’s public schools are part of the Horry County School District, which is rated 96.5% higher than other South Carolina schools and 2.3% higher than the national average. This district has a total of $35,218 students and average 15 children per classroom and 11.3 students per teacher. Horry County spends $4995 per student compared to the national average of $5,678.
Horry County School District’s recent honors include:
- Met 92% of Adequate Yearly Progress objectives under No Child Left Behind.
- 47% percent more district students participated in AP courses and took AP exams in 2009.
- The District's performance on the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) is higher than the state in 23 out of 24 tests. The percentage of students scoring at the Exemplary level exceeded the state average in all subjects at all grade levels.
Neighborhoods
There are ten neighborhoods in Conway. They vary slightly in terms of both price and education.
Neighborhoods listed from most expensive:
- City Center
- Red Hill
- Jamestown / Sand Ridge
- Church St / 16th Ave
- Wright Blvd
- Rehobeth / Horry
- Route 544
- Bucksport
- Homewood / Juniper Bay
- Hickory Grove
Neighborhoods with the best education
- City Center
- Red Hill
- Route 544
- Rehobeth / Horry
- Hickory Grove
- Bucksport
- Church St / 16th Ave
- Jamestown / Sand Ridge
- Homewood / Juniper Bay
- Wright Blvd
