Kid-friendly events, flexible attractions, parks, beaches and simple food routes in one city plan.
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Family-friendly things to do in Shalimar, Florida with events, attractions, parks, beaches and easy food options.
Visitor-friendly places that fit the scenario without extra planning.
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Air Force Armament Museum near Eglin Air Force Base displays military aircraft, missiles, weapons history and aviation exhibits on the Emerald Coast.
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Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach offers hands-on science exhibits, robotics, animals, STEM activities and family learning near the Gulf Coast.
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Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in Valparaiso preserves regional artifacts, local history exhibits, education programs and stories from the Emerald Coast.
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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is a state park in Niceville for nature and walking.
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Rocky Bayou State Park Aquatic Preserve is a state park in Miramar Beach for nature and walking.
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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a state park in Miramar Beach for nature and walking.
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Blackwater River State Park is a state park in Crestview for nature and walking.
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Gulf beach near Destin with beach access and local planning details.
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Gulf beach near Pensacola Beach with beach access and local planning details.
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Gulf beach near Pensacola Beach with beach access and local planning details.
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A Panhandle Gulf beach with bright sand, emerald-toned water and a more open coastal feel.
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