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Fort Walton Beach Area Attractions

 

Family Attractions

Sightseeing Cruises

Arts & Entertainment

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Family Attractions

Florida's GulfariumFloridas Gulfarium Fort Walton Beach FL
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-9046 or 1-800-247-8575
Get inspired... and "go wild" at Florida's Gulfarium on the emerald beaches of Okaloosa Island. Come visit harbor seals, otters, penguins, sharks, alligators and bottlenose dolphins. Don't miss the Dolphin Art at their award-winning gift shop!

Emerald Coast Science Center
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
The Emerald Coast Science Center is located in a beautiful waterfront park directly on the sound in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  The Emerald Coast Science Center encourages everyone to experiment, touch, discover and explore.

United Artists Santa Rosa Cinema
300 Mary Esther Blvd
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 243-2135
This 9-screen movie theater is located in the Santa Rosa Mall at Fort Walton Beach. Click on the link above for current movies and showtimes.

White Sands Bowling Center
653 Beal Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 863-2193
They'll bowl you over with the biggest and best bowling around. 32 synthetic lanes, automatic scoring, snack bar, lounge, game room and pro shop. Laser bowling on Friday and Saturday nights until 2am. Karaoke every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night.

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
1007 Highway 98 E
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-4061
With more than 40 water attractions, Big Kahuna's Water Park adds a splashy, kid-friendly option away from the beach. Their sun decks offer the big kids a day in the sun without sand.

Rave Motion Pictures Destin Common 14
4000 Legendary Drive
Destin, FL 32541
Movie Listing: 850-650-4579
No cinephile can resist Destin Common's 14-screen movie theater. It offers true stadium seating, state-of-the-art sound, and a staggering 48 inches of leg room in every theater.

Southern Raceway
9359 Nichole Lake Road
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-2333
Heart-racing fun every Saturday night on the finest dirt track in the South! Classes include Crate Late Model, UMP-sanctioned Modified, Vintage, Hobby, Street Stock, Hogg and Stinger. Special events include USCS and ASCS Sprints. Gates open at 4pm.

Gulf World Marine ParkGulf World Marine Park Panama City Beach FL
15412 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 234-5271
Swim with dolphins and see fascinating shows featuring sea lions, dolphins, tropical birds and reptiles. Explore exhibits showcasing sharks, penguins, alligators and other wildlife. Open daily at 9am, rain or shine.

Sightseeing & Dinner Cruises

Dolphin Cruises/Southern Star
Harbor Walk Marina
Highway 98 East (Harbor Blvd.)
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-7741 or (888) 424-7217
CNN's "Earthwatch" and National Geographic Explorer loved the cruise, and so will you! C'mon aboard Destin's original 80-ft. glass-bottom boat, Southern Star, for a relaxing adventure. Dolphin experience and bird feeding with climate-controlled cabin, snack bar and restrooms.

Sail Away
1020 Highway 98 E
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 376-4757
Discover the Emerald Coast on your own private boat, a 30-ft. custom catamaran! Sailing, snorkeling, fishing and sunset cruises or Crab Island parties from 2 to 8 hours. Up to 6 guests, all equipment included.

SunQuest Cruises SolarisSunQuest Cruises Solaris Destin FL
Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550
(850) 650-2519
Dine, dance and enjoy the cruise aboard the area's premiere dining and entertainment yacht. The perfect choice for intimate gatherings, celebrations, weddings and corporate events. Live entertainment and breathtaking sunsets! Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf and Beach.

Capt. Anderson's Marina Captain Andersons Marina Panama City Beach FL
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(Located on Grand Lagoon at Thomas Drive)
(850) 234-5940 or 1-800-360-0510
Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the elegant Lady Anderson dining yacht, trips to Shell Island, dolphin encounters, deep-sea and charter fishing boats, gift shop, Anderson Seafood Market or Mel's Dockside Restaurant.

Sea Dragon Pirate CruiseSea Dragon Pirate Cruise Panama City Beach FL
5326 N. Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 234-7400 or (866) 964-6461
AAARRH, matey! It's a pirate's cruise kids love! A thrilling and scenic 2-hour family adventure, including dolphin sightings, great music and nonstop pirate fun. Voted BEST sightseeing adventure on Panama City Beach.

Arts & Entertainment

City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center
Featuring the Indian Temple Mound Museum
139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-9595
Take your family on a vacation through time! Explore 14,000 years of Florida's past. The home of the famous Fort Walton Temple Mound and the finest collection of Native American pottery in the Southeast.

Emerald Coast Community Children's Theatre
315 Holly Street
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 654-1282
For fledgling thespians and theater buffs, this community-based company provides a year-round calendar of live musical productions and non-musical repertory productions. Don't let the "community" part fool you; this is a state of the art facility complete with stadium seating and a professional theatre light and sound system.

Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Drive
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
(850) 882-4062
The Air Force Armament Museum (AFAM) is the only museum in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Air Force Armament and its platforms of delivery.

National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32508
850-453-2389
The National Museum of Naval Aviation is one of the largest and most elaborate air and space museums in the world. Share in the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history. See over 140 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation.

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