Things to do in Fort Walton Beach
Big Kahuna's Water Park
With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s offers something for every member of the family. You can’t do it all in just one day! Call (850) 837-8319 for more information.
1007 US Highway 98 East, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Destin Fishing Museum
The Destin Fishing Museum is dedicated to education and scientific purposes that will preserve the history of Destin, where children and adults of all ages can sense the heritage and legacy given to them by the early settlers of Destin thru exhibits, demonstrations, and hands on experiences. Call 850) 864-1492 for more information.
20009 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste B, Destin, FL
Florida Caverns State Park
This is one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, and draperies. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding Call (850) 482-9598 for more information.
Located three miles north of Marianna on State Road 166., Fort Walton Beach, FL
Gulf Island National Seashore
The Seashore stretches 160 miles from Cat Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. There are snowy-white beaches, sparkling blue waters, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Visitors can explore 19th century forts, enjoy shaded picnic areas, hike on winding nature trails, and primitive camp on Perdido Key and all Mississippi barrier islands except Cat and West Ship Islands. In addition, Horn and Petit Bois Islands located in Mississippi are federally designated wilderness areas. Nature, history, and recreational opportunities abound in this national treasure. Call 850-934-2600 for more information.
Temple Mound Museum
The Indian Temple Mound Museum and Park is a monument to native americans. The Indian Mound Temple originally served as a religous and civic center that has been preserved to this day. There are numerous exhibits that describe the trial and tribulations of native americans dating back 10,000 years. If you live in or are visiting the Fort Walton Beach area check out Indian Mound Temple Museum and learn about the indians that used to live in this area Call (904)-243-6521 for more information.
139 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL