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Destin, Sandestin, & Okaloosa Island, Florida - Things to Do

Framed by emerald-green waters and blanketed by pristine, white sand beaches, Destin offers visitors exciting and exhilarating activities. Your Discovery Map will guide you to the tourist treasures of this coastal oasis. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park and the Emerald Coast Science Center are among the more popular family-oriented local attractions. Tourists interested in sea creatures visit Gator Beach, the region's only alligator attraction where you can observe and feed alligators. Travelers wanting to know more about the origins of the area go to the Destin History & Fishing Museum. Here you can view a large collection of antique fishing rods and reels and see award-winning examples of fish caught in Destin displayed on 100 feet of wall space, all creating the feeling of swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. The fun lasts all year long with everything from amusements to museums to satisfy the most high-energy visitors.

Air Force Armament MuseumHwy 98—The only museum in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation, & exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Air Force Armament. See aircraft, bombs, missiles and more free of charge.

850-882-4063

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Aloha Pontoon Boat Rentals
194 Harbor Blvd—Cruise the Destin Harbor or the Choctawhatchee Bay in one of our brand new pontoon boats. Full, 1/2 day, & sunset cruises available. New jet ski rentals priced by the hour.

www.alohapontoonrentals.com

850-269-3333

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Captain Larry's Original Sea Blaster
Destin Harbor behind Lucky Snapper Restaurant—Climb aboard the Gulf’s largest speed boat for a fun & exciting cruise. Our 73’ passenger boat carries up to 119 passengers. Snorkeling, beach, & sunset cruises. All trips include searching for dolphins. Free beer, wine, & soda.

www.seablasterdestin.com

850-654-6888

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Classic Air Rides
Destin Airport—Ride in a renowned fighter aircraft. Strap on your helmet & parachute. See the sights from above or experience the thrill of aerobatics. Authentic war bird rides available for 15/30 minutes. Call for availability & pricing.

850-59Texan (83926)

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Destin History & Fishing Museum108 Stahlman—See artifacts from Destin’s past including the only remaining seine fishing boat, antique rods and reels, the old Destin post office and more.

www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org

850-837-6611

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Dockside Watersports
288 Harbor Blvd—One of Destin’s most respected watersport rental companies. Enjoy the day with a pontoon boat cruising Destin Harbor & Choctawhatchee Bay, the thrill of speeding across the water with your own waverunner or the excitment of parasailing. Snacks & beverages available.

• Dockside Watersports on Okaloosa Island

www.boatrentalsindestin.com

850-428-3313

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Emerald Coast Science Center139 Brooks St—A hands-on encounter in science and technology for all ages. A place to discover, touch, imagine, create, & explore. Open M-F 9-4, Sa & Su 11-4.

www.ecscience.org

850-664-1261

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Fantasea Scooter Sales & Rentals
1646 Scenic Gulf Dr—Looking for a fun, easy way to get around the beautiful beaches of Destin? At FANTASEA we have scooters, motorcycles, scootcars, or electric cars for rent or sale. It’s fun!

www.fantaseascooters.com

850-654-7772

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Florida's Gulfarium Marine Show Aquarium
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy—Come & find your smile! Daily dolphin shows in our 500,000 gallon aquarium—a kids’ favorite. Sea Lion show & MSP show with dolphins & sea lions performing together. Shark, penguin, & otter feeding demos. Great family fun!

www.gulfarium.com

850-243-9046

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Harbor Walk Village
10 Harbor Blvd—An inviting collection of a resort, restaurants, water activities, shops & boutiques including Emerald Grande, Pat O’Brien’s, Harry T’s, Commander’s Palace, Lucky Snapper, Water Grill, Boogie’s Watersports and more. Call for weekly events schedule.

www.harborwalkdestin.com

850-337-8880

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Hogs Breath Cafe
541 Hwy 98 E—Great food, fun, & friends. Fresh-smoked Bar-B-Que, local gulf seafood, world-famous T-shirts, live entertainment every night. Kids’ menu.

www.hogsbreath.com

850-837-5991

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Howl At The Moon
Located on the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island—a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, edge-of-your-seat, full production, dueling piano, rock & roll show. The piano players are the ringmasters responsible for creating the excitement. Doors open at 7 pm. Reservations recommended. 18 to enter, 21 to drink.

www.howlatthemoon.com

850-301-0111

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Indian Temple Mound Museum139 Miracle Strip Pkwy— Artifacts from the prehistoric Indian cultures of northwest Florida as well as displays on the European explorers, American Civil War and community settlement. Maintained by the city.

850-833-9595

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Johnny O'quigley's Irish Pub & Grille
34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy—A must-try! Voted Best Emerald Coast Sports Bar and Grill 4 years in a row! HUGE MENU. Lunches start at $5.99, dinners at $7.99. Happy Hour M-F 3-7pm & 10-Cl. Live music & Karaoke F & Sa night. 70 high definition flat screen TVs, games, billiards. Ask about our $2 bottle specials.

www.johnnyoquigleys.com

850-837-1015

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Just Chute Me Parasail Co
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation Dr—Rated 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest, Fred Couples Signature Design 18-hole championship course. Enjoy being a member for the day at one of the best-conditioned golf courses in Florida. World class service with Southern-style hospitality.

www.kellyplantationgolf.com

800-811-6757/850-650-7600

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Nightown
140 Palmetto St—Destin’s Ultimate Dance Club! 14,000 sq foot dance floor & the ultimate in light & sound. Top DJs spin the hottest music. Open 7 days a week 8pm-4am. Nightly drink specials.

www.nightown.com

850-837-7625

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Paint'n Place
9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd—Paint your own pottery studio. Have fun painting and creating your own pottery. We also have other workshops: DYO jewelry design, glass fusion, stained glass, clay. Fun and relaxing atmosphere. Group parties welcome. Mention ad for a 20% discount!

www.paintn-place.com

850-267-6062

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Rum Runners
The Village of Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin Resort—Step into our tropical paradise for the ultimate blend of great food, great music, great fun. Live music daily. Upstairs sports bar. Open 11am-2am serving lunch, dinner & late night menu. Available for private parties & catering.

www.rumrunnersusa.com

850-351-1817

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Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy—Choose from over 1700 accommodations, including Bayside Inn, Grand Sandestin, Beachside Towers I and II and many more. All on 2,400 acres nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawatchee Bay. Call or book online.

www.sandestin.com

866-628-1340

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The Swamp
At the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island—The best regional & national bands. Top DJs foam parties. Awesome drink specials. Join the best party in town. Open 7 days a week. 18 to enter.

www.swampclub.com

850-796-1300

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Track Recreation Center, The
1125 Hwy 98 E—Your family headquarters for fun! Whether it’s our 3-tiered Go-Kart track, themed Mini-Golf, splashing Bumper Boat rides, exciting Thrill Rides, or the Kids’ Country for the pint-sized patrons, you’re sure to entertain the entire family.

www.funatthetrack.com

850-654-4668

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Xl Kites
42 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE—The Gulf Coast’s Premiere Kiteboarding & Hanglider Trike Destination. Lessons are given year-round by experienced riders & include jet ski support to get you riding ASAP. Full retail shop for all your needs!

www.xlkites.com

850-243-5483

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