You want to go where? That was my familys reaction to my idea of taking a trip to Destin, Florida. Its not a trip to Disney World, but theres an abundance of things to do around Destin and you dont even have to wear a set of mouse ears.
1) Henderson Beach State Park. 6,000 feet of white sand on the Gulf of Mexico. Admission is cheap, $3.00 for a vehicle with one person, $4.00 for a vehicle carrying up to 8.
2) Big Kahunas Water and Adventure Park. The name explains it all. Try the Pirahanna and Humunga River. The adventure park features mini golf, arcades, a roller coaster, and many other attractions.
3) Fudpuckers Gator Beach. Perhaps the only place in Florida where you can feed a gator and not worry about losing your arm. Visitors are allowed to feed the alligators in a pond using a long, cane pole, complete with bait.
4) Destin Fishing Museum. With the beautiful beaches surrounding Destin it should be no surprise that Destin was once just a small fishing village. The Destin Fishing Museum illustrates what life was like before the tourists came.
5) The Track Family Recreation Center. Bumper cars, bumper boats, mini-golf, go-karts, and, just...