Location: Crestview
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What to do and see in Crestview, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Crestview is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Okaloosa County.
Restaurants in Crestview
1. Emerald Coast Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
The Emerald Coast Zoo offers captivating, close-up encounters with more than 125 exotic animals and rescued wildlife. Shady paths and picnic areas under the oaks, along with souvenious and refreshing drinks from our gift shop, make for a fun family get-away day. As you enter, you are greeted by an extensive petting zoo filled with friendly farm animals and exotic deer. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Adult admission is $10 and children ages 2-10 are $7. Annual memberships are available.
Reviewed By Sonworshipper - Niceville, Florida
Visited here the day before Easter as the Emmanuel Baptist Church (where the zoo owners attend) was having a community outreach. The place was packed with appreciative families taking advantage of the church's & zoo's free entrance and the myriad of free family activities being provided by church volunteers. The zoo houses tigers, a lion, an otter, a bear, 2 sloths, llama, wolves, coyote, various monkeys & baboons, a zebra, lemur, birds, peacocks, tortoise, porcupine, plus lots of small animals for petting and feeding. The grounds and enclosures are well maintained with large walkways that were easily navigable even on a day as crowded as this one was. The animals seems happy and very well cared for. We watched as the zoo keepers lured the large black bear into it's secured house while they cleaned the enclosure and placed a fresh slab of salmon & some fruit out for it to eat...but the bear was obviously not that hungry and preferred to stay in the shady part of the enclosure for a nap :). The otter is an example of perpetual motion and was always drawing an attentive crowd at his enclosure windows. Other than the large cats and maybe the sloths who mostly preferred to sleep in the afternoon sun or hanging from the pen, most of the animals seemed perky and in great spirits even considering the huge crowds. My family has lived in the area and visited this place years ago when my children were being homeschooled and there have clearly been a lot of improvements made by these new owners. All in all this was a lovely day at the zoo! I would highly recommend supporting this wonderful family and their much improved facility.
2. Peaden Brothers Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
We make whiskey on site the old fashion way. Come by and enjoy a free tasting of our hand made whiskeys in our barrel room. Also, browse our souvenir shop for things to take home. Come on and join us!
Reviewed By pel1961 - Crestview, Florida
What a unique business. Looking at the outside, an old theater, you don't expect to find what's inside. When you walk in, you are immediately hit with the aroma of what it must have smelled like in the neighboring woodlands, where the illegal moonshine was distilled many years ago. Then, you are amazed at the sense of standing in a barrel. Too cool! The tasting room/show room is round pine wood walls and ceiling. In the back, you can see the actual still, where they distill the alcohol. The owners shared stories of family history from the old days of making moonshine and invited us to taste the many flavors set out on the old theater concession stand counter. Great job of repurposing an old theater. You will not be disappointed. Worth the trip for a visit.
3. Panhandle Opry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Shows are held on the first & third Saturday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Clean family entertainment, no profanity. Theater seating, climate controlled. Full concession stand. A variety of country music performers each week. Friendly atmosphere.
Reviewed By HubCityNole - FL
Took my out of town in-laws there one Sat evening, and they seemed to really enjoy it. My father in law is a country and gospel music fan, and he thought the musicians were talented with professional level talent. The seating was comfortable and there...MoreThank you very much for your kind review.
4. Yellow River Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
We are a winery tasting room featuring wines from Yellow River Vineyards. We offer local southern wine made with 100% fruit (no grape base)along with gift baskets and other local homemade products, like pickles and cupcakes. We offer free wine tastings daily. Our hours are Wed.-Fri. 11-6 and Sat. 10-4, year round.
Reviewed By Tanya O - Brewton, Alabama
I recently visited the one and only wine bar located in Crestview, Florida. The Yellow River Wine Bar, was educational and offered free wine tastings on their 100% Southern Fruit Wines.They offer several discounts and gift boxes at very reasonable prices. In addition their staff was very polite and helpful.
5. Divers Emporium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
We're your one stop scuba shop for more fun than you can handle! We sell and rent equipment as well as service the most popular brands. Our mission is to help you enjoy the new sport of scuba diving through safe, comfortable and fun training. Experienced diver? We will assit in your continued education and travel. Our boat, the Miss Teak, can take you to a wide variety of local dive sites including natural reefs as well as wrecks. We teach courses ranging from open water to instructor certifications.
Reviewed By Tammy H
This is an awesome dive club. They have great club meeting and plan good dive trips. They even have a boat with deck hands that help with the equipment when going out on dive trips. Went on a trip to Texas flower gardens and it...MoreThank you for your input.
