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1. Henderson Beach State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Henderson Beach State Park
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2. Destin Harbor Boardwalk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Destin Harbor Boardwalk
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3. Destin Commons & Crystal Beach

Category: Beaches
Destin Commons & Crystal Beach
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4. The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The Village of Baytowne Wharf
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5. HarborWalk Marina

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HarborWalk Marina
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6. Destin History & Fishing Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Destin History & Fishing Museum
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7. SandCastle Lessons with Beach Sand Sculptures

Category: Beaches
SandCastle Lessons with Beach Sand Sculptures
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8. James Lee Park Public Beach

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James Lee Park Public Beach
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9. Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
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10. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park

Tours
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
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11. Sailaway Destin

Sailaway Destin
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12. Destin Snorkel

Destin Snorkel
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13. Intracoastal Experience, Destin, Florida

Intracoastal Experience, Destin, Florida
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14. The Track

The Track
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15. Mobile Sports

Mobile Sports
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16. The Market Shops

Category: Shopping
The Market Shops
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17. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Category: Accommodations
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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18. Mid-Bay Bridge

Mid-Bay Bridge
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19. AJ's Water Adventures

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AJ's Water Adventures
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located in northwest Florida on the Emerald Coast, Destin is a popular vacation destination, renowned for its sandy white beaches and beautiful green waters. It's a great place to relax and unwind by the water, or play a round of golf at one of the award-winning courses in the area on your weekend getaway.

Quick weekend Itinerary:

Destin is about 5 hours by car from Jacksonville, Florida:


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