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1. Emerald Coast Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Air Force Armament Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Destin History & Fishing Museum

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Destin History & Fishing Museum

5. Heritage Park and Cultural Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Destin Harbor Boardwalk

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Indian Temple Mound Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Oak Tree Nature Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. HarborWalk Village Mining Company

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© HarborWalk Village Mining Company

11. The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Okaloosa County Geocache Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Gulf Breeze Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Gulf Island National Seashore

Romantic Islands
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16. Destin Snorkel

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17. Destin Parasailing

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18. Henderson Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Crab Island Cruises

Romantic Islands
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20. Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park

Tours in the Area
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22. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What is the Emerald Coast of Florida known for?
  • Answer: The Emerald Coast of Florida offers uninhibited access to the Gulf of Mexico along its roughly 100 mile stretch of coastline.
  • Question: What types of activities can visitors enjoy on the Emerald Coast?
  • Answer: Visitors will find a wide assortment of entertainment, restaurants, and high energy activities awaiting them no matter what time of year they visit.
  • Question: What historical and modern attractions can be found on the Emerald Coast?
  • Answer: From rich history tracing back 14,000 years to modern day adventures like helicopter tours, the Emerald Coast has something in store for everyone.

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