Destin History & Fishing Museum

Destin History & Fishing Museum
108 Stahlman Avenue
Destin, Florida 32541
(850) 837-6611

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Experience life along the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico before the hustle and bustle. Back to a time
when Destin received the tile of "Luckiest Fishing Village in the World".

View a large collection of antique fishing rods and reels, including an original Penn Reel, that once belonge to famous author Ernest Hemingway.

Enjoy vintage photographs of early Destin settlers, boat captains and their boats, beach scenes, businesses, and more. See what life in Destin was like before the arrival of electricity in he 1930s.

 

Henderson Beach State Park

Pristine sugar white sand beaches and more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline border the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Natural features of the park include sand pines, scrub oaks, and dune rosemary. Boardwalks provide access to the beach for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Two large pavilions allow for picnicking and grilling. A playground is the first stop on our nature trail and is sure to be a success with the kids. The nature trail provides visitors a rare glimpse of the coastal dune ecosystem and abundant wildlife and is pet friendly.

The park was named for its previous owners, when purchased in 1983 from the Henderson family estate for $13.1 million. The family wanted to make sure the land was preserved to protect the unique natural features of the area, and provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy the amazing beauty of the gulf shores.

Camping at the park provides 60 campsites that are located in the secondary dune system. A separate beach access boardwalk with outdoor showers and a playground are included in the campground. Visitors can enjoy truly breathtaking sunsets while relaxing by the warm crystal clear water of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Topsail Hill State Preserve
7525 Scenic Hwy 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
(850) 267-0299

Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
(850) 267-8300

Deer Lake State Park
357 Main Park Road
Santa Rosa Bch, FL
(850) 231-4210

Eden Gardens State Park
181 Eden Garden Rd
Santa Rosa Bch, FL
(850) 267-8320

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
4281 Hwy 20
Niceville, FL
(850) 833-9144

Golden in the morning sun, silvered by moonlight, Grayton Beach has consistently been ranked among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. The beach provides an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing, and surf fishing.

The focal point of this park is a beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks the Wesley house inspires visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry.

The park preserves many beautiful old growth long leaf pine trees that once dominated this area of Florida. Rocky Bayou, the main feature of the park, is the trailing arm of Choctawhatchee Bay and is popular for boating and fishing.

Topsail Hill offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing.

Visitors to Deer Lake State Park may see splashes of color from summer wildflowers or some of the many species of resident or migratory birds and butterflies. A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish.

 

 

 

Florida Caverns is the only state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, and draperies.

Heritage Park and
Cultural Center
139 Miracle Strip Pky
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
(850) 833-9595

Florida Caverns
State Park
3345 Caverns Road
Marianna, FL
(850) 482-9598 

Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I right through to today's high tech planes and bombs. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft including the fastest plane ever built - the SR-71 Blackbird!

Air Force Armament
Museum
100 Museum Drive
Eglin AFB, FL
(850) 651-1808

Heritage Park is home to the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, Garnier Post Office Museum, and the Fort Walton Temple Mound. Together they present the history of the area from prehistoric timesthrough the close of the post office in the 1950's.

Big Kahuna's Waterpark

Voted one of the Best Waterparks in America by the Travel Channel!

With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna's offers something for every member of the family. Big Kahuna's has been Destin's one and only water park for over 25 years. Take a break from the beach and enjoy a fun filled day at the Water Park.

Big Kahuna's Water Park
1007 Hwy 98
Destin, Florida 32541
(850) 837-6611

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The Track
1125 Highway 98
Destin, FL
(850) 654-4668

The Track in Destin is your family headquarters for fun! Our action-packed recreation center features everything from the ultimate in go-cart tracks, like our Wild Woody three-tiered go-kart/roller coaster hybrid, to big fun for little tykes at Kids Country.

Gulfarium
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Ft. Walton Bch, FL
(850) 243-9046

Millions of people have visited our park, enjoyed our attractions, and left with smiles on their faces. Our mission is to provide both an educational and entertaining experience, while inspiring people to learn more about the marine world around them.