By Casey Holley
Vacationing in Destin, Florida, can involve more than just time at the
beach. Once you book your vacation accommodations, it is time to plan your itinerary. There are numerous other attractions that you can visit on your trip. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or with your family, there are attractions that can accommodate any preferences.
Just Chute Me!
Just Chute Me! offers parasailing excursions in the Destin area. This company operates from March to September each year. The minimum age for parasailing is 6 years old; however, younger children can ride on the boat to observe. Unlike most parasailing companies in the area, Just Chute Me! features dock boarding instead of beach or shuttle boat boarding. During the summer season, it is advisable to make reservations to parasail.
Just Chute Me!
194 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-4630
parasaildestin.com
Henderson Beach State Park
Henderson Beach State Park offers swimming, fishing, hiking and camping along 6,000 feet of beachfront property. Play areas are available for children. Those who opt to camp in the park can take advantage of the electrical hookups and climate controlled bathhouses. The park is handicap accessible and it offers beach appropriate wheelchairs on a first come, first served basis.
Henderson Beach State Park
1700 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-7550
floridastateparks.org/hendersonbeach/default.cfm
Gator Beach
Gator Beach is a free attraction that is open year round. Parents with school-age children can use this attraction as a chance to teach children about alligators, including gator safety. Exhibits at Gator Beach educate visitors on the differences between alligators and crocodiles. You can feed the gators and have your picture taken with one.
Gator Beach
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-4781
gatorbeach.com/
Big Kahuna's
Big Kahuna's is a family oriented water park. This Destin attraction offers a lazy river, a wave pool, a kiddie play area and water slides. Safety is a top concern of this water park, therefore, all flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. That means no inflatable rings or bathing suits with built in flotation devices. Additionally, children are not allowed to ride attractions on an adult's lap.
Big Kahuna's
1007 US Highway 98 East
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-8319
bigkahunas.com/
Air Force Armament Museum
The Air Force Armament Museum, located just outside Destin, offers history and military buffs a chance to experience aviation warfare armament. Admission is free. Exhibits feature World War I technology through the most up to date technology used by the U.S. Air Force.
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Drive
Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542
(850) 651-1808
http://www.afarmamentmuseum.com/
Emerald Bay Golf Course and Resort
Emerald Bay Golf Course and resort features a world acclaimed golf course. Be sure to reserve your tee time in advance. The Emerald Bay website accepts reservations for tee times up to 28 days in advance of the tee date. The price of the round of golf includes usage of the driving range before and after your tee time. Use of the driving range can be had at an hourly rate.
Emerald Bay
40001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-5197
emeraldbaygolfclub.com/Default.aspx
About the Author:
Casey Holley is a medical writer who began working in the health and fitness industries in 1995, while still in high school. She has worked as a nutrition consultant and has written numerous health and wellness articles for various online publications. She has also served in the Navy and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health administration from the University of Phoenix.
