Area Attractions
There is truly something for everyone in the Emerald Coast area. From outdoor activities and attractions to cultural museums, festivals, dining, and shopping, you’re sure to find plenty of things to do after your clinic hours.
The following area attractions are a few of our favorite ways to pass the time:
Heritage Park & Cultural Center
- Includes the Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, Garnier Post Office Museum, Fort Walton Temple Mound, and the Civil War Exhibit Building
- The four museums and national historic landmark form a cultural center, which presents the history of the Fort Walton Beach area from prehistoric times, the Civil War as it relates to the region, and the first school in 1912 through the close of the post office in the 1950’s
Emerald Coast Science Center
- Located in downtown Fort Walton Beach
- Offers numerous exhibits and hands-on demonstrations, including the Hall of Life and Under the Hood & Wind Tunnel Learn More
Air Force Armament Museum
- Collection of over 15,000 artifacts from the early days of aviation warfare armament during World War I through today’s high-tech bombs and planes Learn More
Emerald Coast Dirt & Vert
- The only complete extreme sports facility along the coast in Northwest Florida
- Includes a 9,000-square-foot skate park and street course, a BMX racing track, and burly BMX/freestyle dirt jumps Learn More
Shopping
- Premier shopping center with more than 60 national and specialty stores
- Central Park – comprised of a village green, water features with dancing fountains for the kids, and a children’s playground
- Express train from Central Park Station to tour Uptown Station
- Family movie nights at Central Park
- Florida’s tallest flagpole, standing 170 feet tall, which is dedicated to all members of the military, law enforcement, fire departments, and all first responders Learn More
- Beautiful outdoor shopping center with nearly 75 national clothing stores, specialty boutiques, and restaurants
- Central courtyard with water features Learn More
- Find impressive savings at 110 luxury outlet stores, which include designer fashions and sportswear, children’s boutiques, shoes, fine leather and luggage, accessories, housewares and home furnishings, gifts, and specialty items Learn More
Fort Walton Beach's Uptown Shopping District
Destin Commons
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Arts & Entertainment
- Numerous live music venues featuring local bands and artists
- Art shows and festivals throughout the year
- Several movie theaters, museums, concert, and arts venues
- Diverse restaurants and bars Learn More
HarborWalk Village
- Located at the foot of the Destin bridge, the HarborWalk Marina includes a full service marina, transient slip rentals, and yacht facilities
- Fish on some of the finest boats along Florida’s Gulf Coast Learn More