Just for Kids
Fun activities for kids in Northwest Florida are plentiful.
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park (Destin)
Oversized water park offers more than 40 exciting water attractions. Includes three tropical mini golf courses, two wild and fast go-kart tracks and three high-thrill rides.
Emerald Coast Science Cente (Fort Walton Beach)
A child’s fantasy museum of science, it stimulates the imagination with exhibits such as a reflecting Castle of Mirrors, "adult-sized" bubble makers, a literally hair-raising Vandergraph generator, an electrifying Illuma Storm and more.
Goofy Golf (Fort Walton Beach)
Goofy Golf in Fort Walton Beach, FL. has been operating since 1958. For the last 50+ years, families and friends have enjoyed the fun and "goofy" atmosphere of our miniature golf course.
America’s second oldest marine park (1955), it hosts Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, Peruvian penguins, Ridley turtles and more in 14 fascinating Gulf-edged exhibits. Dolphin stars Princess and Delilah delight with feats from comedic soccer games to 18-foot (540cm) leaps toward the clouds.
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (Fort Walton Beach)
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier was built in 1972 and extended 962 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. The current pier opened in 1998 and now goes out 1262 feet, which is almost 1/4 mile. An octagon at the end greatly increases the fishing area and lets anglers fight the big fish.
The Track Family Recreation Cente (Destin)
The Track in Destin is your family headquarters for fun! Our action-packed recreation center features everything from the ultimate in go-cart tracks, like our Wild Woody three-tiered go-kart/roller coaster hybrid, to big fun for little tykes at Kids Country.
The Gulfbreeze Zoo (Gulfbreeze)
Wildlife zoo offering over 900 animals surrounded by botanical gardens. Spend the day - get a close look at bears, tigers, lions, rhinos and zebras. Watch playful primates. See sleek otters slip through water. Feed a giraffe face to face. Take a train ride on the Safari Line Ltd. - through 30 acres of wildlife preserve including wildebeests, alligators, deer, pygmy hippos, capybara & more!
U.S. Air Force Armament Museum (Eglin AFB)
Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I right through to today's high tech planes and bombs. Inside, you'll find an extensive collection of weaponry and interactive displays that will amaze and intrigue. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft including the fastest plane ever built - the SR-71 Blackbird! Admission is FREE and all are welcome!
