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Located between Pensacola and Panama City along North Florida's shimmering Gulf Coast, Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the Florida Panhandle that boasts powdery-white sandy beaches, glistening emerald waters, world-class golf courses, and an array of outdoor recreation. Fort Walton Beach is home to family-friendly resorts and attractions such as Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, the Indian Temple Mound Museum, the Air Force Armament Museum, and the adjacent Okaloosa Island. A quaint seaside downtown area is packed with interesting shops and museums and an array of restaurants and bars that come alive when the sun goes down.
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