The Emerald Coast Vacation Guide - (Page 4) Attractions air Force armament museum 100 Museum Dr., north of Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, 850-882-4062 Exhibits of aircraft and armaments dating back to World War I. Baker Block museum 1307B Georgia Ave., Baker, 850-537-5714 No Boredom Zone WHen Southern Living maGazIne calls the emerald Coast the “number one Beach in the south” for 13 years in a row, you know it’s something special. the sun-bleached shores accentuated by the brilliant greens and deep blues of the Gulf paint the perfect setting for kicking back, and the myriad attractions are guaranteed to keep you entertained. However you choose to spend your vacation, it’s all here on the emerald Coast! make friends with marine wildlife like penguins, sea turtles, seals, and sharks before catching a hilarious game of soccer brought to you by a team of dolphins at Florida’s Gulfarium, the oldest marine park in the state. then swoop on down to the US Air Force Armament Museum, and test your mettle in the fighter cockpit simulator that puts you right in the middle of some of the greatest dogfights throughout the last four wars. Check out america’s largest collection of southeastern Indian ceramic artifacts at the Heritage Park & Cultural Center, an exhibit that takes you through 10,000 years of prehistoric tribes. Bring the family to the Emerald Coast Science Center where you can let your kids (and your inner child) revel in interactive fun designed to stimulate the imagination. slip slide away at Big Kahuna’s, 25 acres of water-soaked excitement in destin. or if you’d prefer to stay dry and still have the need for speed, race on over to The Track for heart-pounding go-kart races and bumper rides. Get your shopping fix in the unique and upscale stores of Destin Commons, where you can indulge in fine dining as well as casual eateries between purchases. after you’ve found the perfect items, get face-to-face with a giraffe at The Zoo in nearby Gulf Breeze, complete with a petting zoo and a 50-acre african veldt. marvel at the underground depths of the Florida Caverns, the state’s only limestone caverns. E m E r a l d C o a s t Va C at i o n G U i d E www.rootsweb.com/~flbbm/baker.htm Big kahuna’s 1007 Hwy. 98 E., Destin, 850-837-8319 www.bigkahunas.com Oversized water park offers more than 40 exciting water attractions. Three tropical mini golf courses, two wild and fast go-kart tracks and three adrenalinepumping rides. B & t rC Central attra C tions 811 Playground Rd., Fort Walton Beach, 850-863-1666 destin History & Fishing museum 108 Stahlman Ave., Destin, 850-837-6611 www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.com Learn about the history of Destin, its founders & families. See award-winning fish caught in Destin and view a collection of antique fishing rods & reels. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Adults $5; Seniors & Military $4; Children $3; under 4 years old are free! destin raceway & dune Buggies 26000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 850-269-2999 or 850-259-9341 One-third Scale Naskarts & Honda dune buggies on a dirt track. Open 7 days. Rates and hours vary. Call for more information. emerald Coast dirt & Vert 126 Jet Dr. N.W., Fort Walton Beach, 850-796-2326 A 9,000 sq. ft. skate park–National Bicycle League sanctioned BMX racing track–freestyle dirt jump park–all in one place and all for one low price for all three venues. Helmet and waivers required. w w w. d e s t i n - f w b . c o m http://www.rootsweb.com/~flbbm/baker.htm http://www.bigkahunas.com http://www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.com http://www.destin-fwb.com
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