Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 36
Race City (7 min) Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (6 min) Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Gulf World (18 min) Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (11 min) Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (7 min) Capt. Anderson's Marina (8 min) Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Saint Andrew Bay (13 min) Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Shell Island Beach Tours (8 min) Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Frank Brown Park (19 min) Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (6 min) Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. St. Andrews State Park (6 min) Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (7 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (6 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Russell-Fields Pier (22 min) Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. |