Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Step inside the iconic Carolina Opry Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina—an unforgettable holiday production filled with world-class musicians, dazzling costumes, cloggers from America’s Got Talent, a champion fiddler, and even Dreamer the Horse. Join Travels with Darley and Darley Newman, Travel Expert, as she explores the magic behind this beloved seasonal tradition created by founder Calvin Gilmore, now carried on with care by his daughter Jordan Gilmore Watkins.
Continue the experience just down the road at Hook & Barrel, where award-winning chef Heidi Vukov shares coastal-fresh cuisine, sustainable restaurant design, and delicious dishes perfect for a pre-show dinner. From hibiscus cosmopolitans to oysters a la Heidi, Darley uncovers where to eat, what to see, and how to make the most of a holiday trip to Myrtle Beach.
This episode blends cultural travel, foodie travel, adventure travel, and insider insights—ideal for viewers seeking unique travel destinations, expert travel advice, and the best of the Grand Strand.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
✅ Behind-the-scenes tour of the Carolina Opry Christmas Show
✅ Holiday décor magic: 35+ Christmas trees, a 30-foot lobby tree & miles of lights
✅ Meet Jordan Gilmore Watkins and learn the history of this legendary theater
✅ Stunning musical performances, bluegrass numbers & intimate carols
✅ Dreamer the Horse, clogging superstars & award-winning musicians
✅ Pre-show dining with Chef Heidi Vukov at Hook & Barrel
✅ Sustainable seafood, induction cooking & wine-on-tap innovations
✅ A holiday foodie trail including Croissants Bistro & Bakery and Coffee & Cream Cabana
✅ Expert travel insight from Darley Newman on enjoying Myrtle Beach in winter
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Step inside the iconic Carolina Opry Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina—an unforgettable holiday production filled with world-class musicians, dazzling costumes, cloggers from America’s Got Talent, a champion fiddler, and even Dreamer the Horse. Join Travels with Darley and Darley Newman, Travel Expert, as she explores the magic behind this beloved seasonal tradition created by founder Calvin Gilmore, now carried on with care by his daughter Jordan Gilmore Watkins.
Continue the experience just down the road at Hook & Barrel, where award-winning chef Heidi Vukov shares coastal-fresh cuisine, sustainable restaurant design, and delicious dishes perfect for a pre-show dinner. From hibiscus cosmopolitans to oysters a la Heidi, Darley uncovers where to eat, what to see, and how to make the most of a holiday trip to Myrtle Beach.
This episode blends cultural travel, foodie travel, adventure travel, and insider insights—ideal for viewers seeking unique travel destinations, expert travel advice, and the best of the Grand Strand.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
✅ Behind-the-scenes tour of the Carolina Opry Christmas Show
✅ Holiday décor magic: 35+ Christmas trees, a 30-foot lobby tree & miles of lights
✅ Meet Jordan Gilmore Watkins and learn the history of this legendary theater
✅ Stunning musical performances, bluegrass numbers & intimate carols
✅ Dreamer the Horse, clogging superstars & award-winning musicians
✅ Pre-show dining with Chef Heidi Vukov at Hook & Barrel
✅ Sustainable seafood, induction cooking & wine-on-tap innovations
✅ A holiday foodie trail including Croissants Bistro & Bakery and Coffee & Cream Cabana
✅ Expert travel insight from Darley Newman on enjoying Myrtle Beach in winter
🔔 Subscribe for Cultural, Foodie & Adventure Travel Episodes:
darley.link/youtubesubscribe
Follow Darley for Exclusive Travel Content:
🌍 Instagram: instagram.com/darleynewman
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/travelswithdarley
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darleynewman
🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/DarleyNewman
