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Things to Do in Destin

There is more to Destin than the 24 miles of sugar white beaches. Rest assured, there is plenty of sand and sun to go around, but on the off chance that you ever wonder if there is more to life than tanning on the beach – there is definitely more to do.

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Movies Fine Arts Festivals
Attractions   Restaurants   Museums
Sports   Shopping   Libraries
Parks/Beaches   Nightlife    

 

Movies

On those days when the sun goes behind dark rain clouds, or you just need a cool break from the heat, check out the latest flicks at the local theaters.

  • RAVE Theaters
    4000 Legendary Drive
    Destin Commons
    (850) 650-4539
  • Destin Cinema 10
    759 Highway 98
    (850) 654-2992

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Attractions

Whether it’s bungee jumping, go kart racing, feeding baby alligators or mixing it up with nautical bumper cars, it’s all there in Destin.

  • The Track
    1125 Highway 98
    (850) 654- 668
  • Big Kahuna’s Water Park
    1007 E Highway 98
    (850) 837-4061
  • Wyland’s Whaling Wall – a 1,480-foot by 60-foot marine life mural painted on the side of Legendary Marine located at the foot of Mid-Bay Bridge
    690 Regatta Bay Drive
    (850) 337-8300

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Sports

Thanks to the year-round warm weather, golfing on the Emerald Coast is also a year-round pleasure.  No matter the type of sports you like, there is also a venue where you can hit a few long balls, go for a Hail Mary Pass, make that 7-10 split, or take it to the line for a floating jumper.

  • Morgan’s Sports Complex – soccer fields, baseball fields, playground, jogging trail, special events
    Airport Road
    (850) 650-1241
  • Destin Community Center – high school regulation-sized gymnasium, home of adult sports leagues and summer youth programs
    101 Stahlman Avenue
    (850) 654-5184
  • Hurricane Lanes Bowling
    34876 Emerald Coast Pkwy
    (850) 654-5251

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Parks/Beaches

The beach is still where the fun is when visiting the Emerald Coast, but there are also local and state parks in the Destin area that are the perfect spot for holding a family cookout, fishing from a pier, or launching a boat or other recreational water vehicle. There are also several locations available for camping and hiking.

  • Henderson Beach State Park – special events, pavilions, restrooms, beach access, camping
    17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy
    Across from Super Wal-Mart
    (850) 837-7550
  • Clement Taylor Park – waterfront gazebo, pavilions, playground, pier
    131 Calhoun Avenue
    Pavilion rental from Destin Community Center: (850) 654-5184
  • HarborView Park – waterfront deck, picnic tables, walking trail
    Beach Drive and Highway 98
  • Main Street Park – fishing pier, picnic facilities
    605 Main Street
  • Mattie Kelly Park – pier, beach access, picnic area
    825 Beach Drive

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Fine Arts

  • Wyland’s Paradise Gallery – Whaling Wall artist
    4224 Legendary Drive
    Destin Commons
    (850) 837-0490

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Restaurants

When in doubt as to what to do, there is always somewhere to eat. The Emerald Coast offers some of the freshest, and tastiest food along the Florida Panhandle, but it’s not limited to just seafood.

  • Dave’s Dogs
    4300 Legendary Drive
    Destin Commons
    (850) 837-7646 

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Shopping

It could take a full week to actually shop in all the stores, shops, boutiques, and outlets in Destin, and you wouldn’t repeat anything.

  • Destin Commons
    4300 Legendary Dr
    (850) 337-8700

  • Silver Sands Factory Stores
    10362 Emerald Coast Pkwy
    (850) 654-9771

  • Shoreline Shopping Center
    Highway 98/Gulfshore Drive

  • Crystal Beach Shopping Center
    34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy
    (850) 227-1292

  • Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation
    Mid-Bay Bridge Road/Highway 98

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Nightlife

One thing about the locals on the Emerald Coast, they love delicious food, good music and are always up for a good party. Even when the sun goes down and you leave the beach, there is always somewhere to go for a hot time.

  • Nightown
    140 Palmetto Drive
    (850) 837-7625
  • KJ’s
    306 Harbor Blvd
    (850) 837-8725
  • Blue Point
    4304 Legendary Drive
    Destin Commons
    (850) 654-1921

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Festivals

Some parties on the Emerald Coast can last for an entire month. If you enjoy fishing or browsing arts and crafts shows, music, and eating, there is a festival for you.

  • ArtsQuest – sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation which holds other special events scheduled throughout the year
    Mother’s Day weekend
    (850) 622-5970 
  • Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament – sponsored by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
    June
    (866) 505-4458
  • Shark Tournament – sponsored by the Destin History and Fishing Museum
    September
    (850) 837-6611
  • Destin Fishing Rodeo
    Entire month of October
    (850) 837-6734
  • Destin Seafood Festival – hosted by the Destin Chamber of Commerce
    Early October
    (850) 837-6241
  • Destin Festival of the Arts – sponsored by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation which holds other special events throughout the year
    Late October
    (850) 650-2226

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Museums

Find out more about the history of Destin and the influence fishing has had on the growth and industry of the area.

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Library

Today libraries are more than a dusty place to read old books. You can find the latest novels, magazines, audio books and to some people, most importantly – Internet connections.

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