- TripBuzz found 95 things to do with kids in or near Destin, Florida, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre and Niceville.
- From Luther's Pontoon, Waverunner, & Kayak Rentals to Destin's Original Sea Blaster, the Destin area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Parasailing, Beaches, Piers & Boardwalks and Dolphin Tours.
- Famous for its pristine white beaches and emerald green waters is the city of Destin. The resort town features miles of shoreline along Florida's Emerald Coast and offers an array of recreational activities. Watersports, oceanfront lodging and exceptional dining are among some of the biggest draws of the city, as are the local annual festivals including the Destin Seafood Festival and the Destin Fishing Rodeo.
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5.9 Miles
98%
1717 votes
100 Museum Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32542
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida is proudly home to the Air Force Armament Museum, a free museum dedicated to historical weapons and military vehicles. Military buffs and those interested in United States military history must not miss a chance to tour this unique museum.
6.2 Miles
81%
582 votes
1030 Miracle Strip Parkway East, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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With 1,262 feet and a large octagonal point, the Okaloosa Island Pier is best suited for catching both smaller fries and big, fighting fish. The biggest catch was a 42 pound king mackerel.
6.2 Miles
72%
1912 votes
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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More than a simple aquarium, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is a hands-on institution specializing in animal interactions. Guests come face to face with dolphins, manatees, seals and small sharks. Those who wish to may snorkel with stingrays.
6.5 Miles
83%
35 votes
12958 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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The Golf Garden of Destin has a miniature golf course, a 9-hole executive course, and a driving range onsite. The executive course has seven par-3 holes and two par-4 holes.
6.6 Miles
The latest Hollywood productions are served at Cinema Plus with the theater's beverages and fast-food specialties. It can be rented for private events.
6.6 Miles
61%
108 votes
139 Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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A fun and educational hands-on museum designed for kids of all ages, the Emerald Coast Science Center offers a variety of exhibits pertaining to various areas of science. The center hosts summer camps, as well.
6.6 Miles
83%
42 votes
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Locals enjoy the historic nostalgia that Downtown Cinema Plus brings to Fort Walton Beach. The theatre offers 80's style swivel chairs, in-theater food service, inexpensive movie ticket pricing and an arcade.
6.7 Miles
85%
227 votes
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the Indian Temple Mound & Museum is dedicated to the history of First Nations cultures in Florida. There are three outbuildings that contain special exchibits and installations. One admission ticket covers all of the Museum's buildings.
6.7 Miles
75%
16 votes
139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach is the historic Camp Walton Schoolhouse. The two-room school house now operates as a museum and features original wooden desks, a potbelly stove, slate boards and the classic dunce seat and cap.
6.8 Miles
Visitors can experience sport fishing charters with Captain J Sparrow aboard a 27 foot Sea-Fox with Reel Talk Charters. They specialize in near shore fishing and use light to medium tackle.