Panama City’s Shipwreck Island Waterpark is a hot attraction located about an hour from Destin and only 25-30 minutes from 30A. With three-million gallons of water flowing throughout and over thirty years in operation, this waterpark is sure to bring thrills to visitors of all ages. The Zoom Flume, White Knuckle River, Pirate’s Race, Tree Top Drop, The Free Fall, and other rides and slides will have you cooling off with a smile on your face and adrenaline pumping through your veins. If you are more the relaxing type, lay

Located in Freeport, near both Destin and 30A, The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center is a center dedicated to preservation and teaching. The center is located in the Longleaf Pine ecosystem, which is considered the 6th most biodiverse area in the continental US. The center promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and provides visitors with a better understanding of their surroundings. At the Center, you will find Florida Gators, Turtle Talks, and GIANT snakes! You’ll come face-to-face with reptiles of all shapes and sizes and learn through arts-and-crafts! Also located

We all know the feeling. It’s the middle of the week and the middle of your vacation. You’re sunburned, tired, sore, broke, and just about ready to call it quits. You ease into your rock-hard hotel bed once you’ve finally put the kids to sleep, and think to yourself, this is not what a vacation should be like, how did it get this way? Well, I’ve compiled a list of five important tips that I believe will bring you the most enjoyment on your vacation and help you survive Destin,

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers events and activities all summer long. Many of the events are informative tours accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. For the rest of July and into August, South Walton will provide adventures focused on getting in touch with the local wildlife. Following is a list of the dates and events as they occur chronologically. -July 11: From 2-3pm, the park will host a Campfires and Campfire Cooking program that teaches the safety, cooking techniques, and a host of other tips and tidbits. Entry fee is

Fourth of July means weenie roasts, cold beer, good friends, and fireworks, but while in Destin you can add a few more activities to that list. The following list of things to do during your Fourth of July stay in Destin has been composed by the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce to aid visitors in finding activities to keep busy during their stay. From fireworks to shows to discounted museum admission, you can find it all right here in Destin! July 3-July 5 -Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks