Top Things to do in Emerald Coast
Top Hotels in Emerald Coast
- 1. Hotel Effie Sandestin
- 2. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- 3. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
- 4. Hyatt Place Sandestin/at Grand Boulevard
- 5. The Henderson Beach Resort
- 6. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- 7. The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Destin
- 10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
The 10 Best Museums in Emerald Coast, Florida Panhandle
Discover the best top things to do in Emerald Coast, United States including Cartoons by Deano, Redbird Art Experience, Indian Temple Mound and Museum, Air Force Armament Museum, Destin History & Fishing Museum, City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center, Camp Walton Schoolhouse, The Zoo Gallery, Garnier Post Office, Emerald Coast Science Center.
Restaurants in Emerald Coast
1. Cartoons by Deano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Caricature and cartoon studio.
Reviewed By 677renem - Shreveport, United States
Talented and cordial. Lot's of pictures and examples to choose from but does excellent free hand work also. Very good sense of humor. Packages up nicely for you to travel back with. Takes a little bit of time if having to wait but it's fun to watch and lots to do right there. Price wise not bad. Worth the price, worth the memory. Fun experience!
2. Redbird Art Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By foxymamaruth
Oh my goodness!!!! This place is awesome and such a wonderful experience. As soon as you walk into the Redbird Art Experience, you're in awe of your surroundings. This place is so unbelievably cool. The whole concept behind this place is just fantastic. There are massive amounts of beads, glass, bottles, rocks, ribbons, etc... for you to use to create your masterpiece. Robin was so helpful and assisted me with everything. This is a great idea for kids and adults, especially if it happens to be a rainy day in Destin. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would definitely return and take family with me!!!!!!
3. Indian Temple Mound and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
We are an educational and cultural institution of long standing traditions. It is our mission to preserve, interpret and present the prehistory and history of the Fort Walton Beach community and the Northwest Florida area from 14,000 B.C. through the 1950′s. We serve students, citizens and visitors through exhibits, educational programs, publications and special events.The Indian Temple Mound Museum is part of the Heritage Park and Cultural Center which also includes the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, Garnier Post Office Museum, Fort Walton Temple Mound, and the Civil War Exhibit Building. One admission price covers all four museums!
Reviewed By MrsRichmond - Fort Walton Beach, United States
The museum and grounds were happily open, and all staff were knowledgeable and cheerful. There were plenty of exhibits to interest all ages and a few interactive exhibits that were very cool. We enjoyed all of the buildings and would visit again. There is also a gift shop.
4. Air Force Armament Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,358 reviews
The focus is on Air Force armament through a variety of historical displays, from a B-17 World War II bomber to an F-4 Phantom II jet.
Reviewed By ajcracer - Riverton, United States
A very interesting place to visit getting to see the SR71 up close as well as the B52 made the stop worth it many aircraft on display as well a lot of information about their histories if your an aircraft buff this stop is worth your time
5. Destin History & Fishing Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Experience the historic and educational exhibits detailing early Destin life from the 1830s. Witness the birth and evolution of a fishing industry that has become the heritage of the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village". View over 60 mounts of fish caught by anglers in Destin waters and learn about local fish and fishing. See the restored "Primrose", Destin's last seine boat and the original first post office building that served the early pioneers.
Reviewed By rickwS8821VZ
This is a small very nice museum just off of 98 in Destin. The exhibits were first rate. The staff are volunteers who have lived their entire lives in Destin. They are very knowledgeable. The local fishing, fishing history, and pretty much anything of interest in the area they can tell you. There is a leader board and some videos of the annual fishing competition that takes place the entire month of october. Very reasonable admission. A few outside exhibits and the old post office building. I've been there twice and will go again.
6. City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By dlord781 - Mount Juliet, United States
My 1st and 4th grader and I loved it! We needed a break from the beach and pools at our resort. The Museum is very well done and includes several interesting, interactive exhibits. Check the hours before going. School house and civil war exhibits closed on Wed and Thur. You can easily peer inside the school house and get a pic with your smart phone. It is all located downtown with a playground one street over, theater, gift shops and restaurants.
7. Camp Walton Schoolhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
8. The Zoo Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By royrun344 - Jonesboro, United States
This shop is one of my favorite places as it has interesting gift ideas and very stylish clothes plus jewelry. I always find great gifts to take home for special people. Many interesting items for use outdoors plus prints and quotes for framing.
9. Garnier Post Office
10. Emerald Coast Science Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 123 reviews
Step outside the box and experience science firsthand in our interactive museum including a STEM Makerspace, new exhibits, animal presentations, and more! We’re also only the third museum in the entire country to house SMALLab Learning--a groundbreaking exhibit that places you at the center of the action: your movement is tracked by motion capture cameras, allowing you to walk around on a 15-foot by 15-foot playing field to complete activities. Our museum is also home to over 45 touchable, workable exhibits and over 30 animals. Bring the whole family and discover the difference a hands-on encounter with science can make. The Science Center is a great way to spend the day for families with children of all ages. HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month for private birthdays and reservations only Closed: Sunday-Tuesday
Reviewed By misterc01 - Fort Walton Beach, United States
The ECSC is a MUST SEE in Fort Walton! It is extremely interesting as well as educational. The best part - the kids love it and earn from it. They ask us to take them back often, and the ECSC has program on a monthly basis with new presentations.
