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 There is no shortage of family
attractions on the Emerald Coast. So many - we haven't had a
chance to visit them all. However we hope this list helps you
in planning your next vacation. Here is a partial list of popular
attractions in the Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
area. They include:
Air Force Armament Museum
Hwy 87 outside main gate of Eglin AFB
100 Museum Drive
Eglin AFB, FL 23542 (10 minutes from condo)
1-850-882-4062
Free admission. Exhibits include the SR-71 Black Bird, B-17,
B-25. T-33 Trainer, F-84, F-86, F-89, F-100, F-101, F-104, RB-47,
B-52, B-57, C-131, F-15, F-16, F-111, A-10, O-2, AC-130 Gunship,
UH1 Helicopter, P-51 Mustang, P-47, F-80 Shooting Star,, F-105.
Gun vault, Air Commando/ Special Ops Exhibit. |
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The
Gulfarium
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, SE
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
1-850-244-5169
Oldest marine show aquarium in the entire world. Main attractions:
4 live shows featuring dolphins & sea lions. Home to Bottlenose
dolphins, se lions, penguins, alligators, sharks, moray eels
& sea turtles. Opens daily at 9 am
www.gulfarium.com |
Camp Walton Schoolhouse
107 First Street
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
1-850-833-9595
Built in 1912, the school was in use until 1936. |
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Indian
Temple Mound Museum & Park
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
1-850-833-9595
Contains some of the most significant archaeological resources
in N. FL dating back to 12,000 B.C.! Adjacent to Temple Mound,
originally build in 1400 A.D. |
ERBO Greyhound Park
15 min north of beaches at Hwy 79 & Hwy 20.
1-850-239-3943
Live Greyhound Racing, Feb - Oct, rain or shine. Call for post
times, Intertrack wagering year round on world-class Thoroughbred
Racing. Enjoy fresh gulf seafood & Ebro's famous prime rib
at your private table overlooking the track. Children welcome.
Make sure to call for dining & racing schedule.
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National
Museum Of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd
Pensacola, FL
1-800-453-2389
One of the largest and most beautiful air and space museums in
the world. See over 130 restored aircraft representing Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Guided tours, IMAX Theatre.
Nearly a century of air and space history awaits you. Open daily
from 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
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Eden
State Gardens
East on Hwy 98, then north on Rt 395
1-850-231-4214
Tour the gardens and Wesley House, a southern mansion built in
1898. Gardens open every day, Mansion open Thurs - Mon, first
tour 9 am, last tour 4 pm. |
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Okaloosa
Island Fishing Pier
(near
Gulfarium)
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
1-850-244-1023 |
Focus Center
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL
1-850-664-1261
Touch & Explore Science Museum for children and families,
filled with exciting hands-on science exhibits, science toys.
M-F 12- 4, S-Sun 11-14
www.thefocuscenter.org |
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Old
Destin Post Office Museum
Stahlman Ave (across from Library)
Destin, FL
1-850-837-8572 |
Fort Walton Beach Art
Museum
38 S.W. Robinwood Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
1-850-244-1893
Houses the Mimi Bash collection, American paintings, sculptures
and pottery, as well as Chinese, Thai and Cambodian relics and
various art objects. Admission is free, donations welcome. |
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The
Track Recreation Center
1125 Hwy 98 E.
Destin, FL
1-850-654-4668
Great family fun for all ages. Five go-art tracks, Kids Kountry
rides, Bumper Boats, Bumper Cars, Arcade, Mini-gold and Bungee
jumping. Summer hours are 9 am to midnight. |
Good Times Tours
455 Corday St.
Pensacola, FL
1-800-446-0886
Daily bus trips to the casinos of Biloxi, MS from Destin, Fort
Walton etc. Ride an air conditioned motor coach without the hassles
of driving. Sit back, read a book or even watch a movie while
they do the driving for you.
www.goodtimetours.com |
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The
Zoo Gulf Breeze
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (Hwy 98)
Gulf Breeze, FL
1-850-932-2229
Over 700 exotic animals, petting zoo, restaurant and more. Stroll
through over 30-acre preserve on an elevated boardwalk or get
up close to the free-roaming animals on the Safari Line Train. |
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