Pensacola International Airport 1 hr 14
The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island (5 min) Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (5 min) Expansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. Crab Island Cruises (14 min) Down-to-earth charter boat company offering cruises to the Crab Island sandbar & around Destin. Henderson Beach State Park (22 min) Beach haven offering a boardwalk, a pet-friendly nature trail plus a playground & campground. Wild Willy's Adventure Zone (10 min) Family fun center with mini-golf, a roller coaster & indoor arcade, plus kitschy, prehistoric decor. Air Force Armament Museum (19 min) Free indoor/outdoor museum on the world's largest air base with over 25 planes, artifacts & weapons. Emerald Coast Science Center (9 min) Interactive exhibits on the human body, animals, colors & vehicles encourage children to explore. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (5 min) Open since 1955, this marine park features dolphin encounters & shows with sharks, rays & dolphins. John Beasley Park (7 min) Scenic beachside park with pavilions, a snack bar, changing rooms & showers & picnic tables. Destin Harbor Boardwalk (12 min) Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions. The Track - Destin (19 min) Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade. Destin Snorkel (12 min) Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park (17 min) Longtime water park known for tall slides, a lazy river & roughly 40 other attractions. Indian Temple Mound Museum (6 min) Southeastern tribes are featured at this museum with ceramic artifacts & lifestyle exhibits. Destin History & Fishing Museum (11 min) Small museum with displays of local aquatic life, antique fishing rigs & other nautical artifacts. |