Destin, which is a city northwest of Florida, is a place known for many things. Of which, the Destin Harbor is a popular attraction and with this guide on which place to go where you will not get hordes of tourists but be at a place where things are slower, Destin is the place to consider. If you’d like to soak in the local atmosphere, a good way could be to go fishing where you definitely will meet some like-minded individuals who embody the same love for the hobby. From the sun, sea, land and on to magic shows and visiting an Adventure Zone, there are a myriad of activities that will keep everyone in the family occupied. Read on to learn about the best non-touristy things to do in Destin, Florida.
1. Head over to watch the Maximum Magic Show
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Posted by HarborWalk Theater on Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Located at the HarborWalk Theatre, you are in for some fun if you join entertainers Noah and Heather Wells for some good magic tricks and fun! This magic show is the combination of all the qualities a magic show should have - humor, entertainment, suspense, illusions and special effects. This doesn’t sound like your average neighborhood magic show, does it? You will not regret your decision of signing yourself or your partner or even on behalf of your family because you will definitely be well entertained for the entire 75 minutes.
Maximum Magic Show
Address: 10 Harbor Blvd Suite 234, Destin, FL 32541
Website: Maximum Magic Show
Opening hours: Wed: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Price: From 44.06 USD onwards
2. Get henna tattoo from souvenir shops
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Over at Atomic Frog Tattoo, you will be left with an indelible experience - not just from the tattoo that you’ve gotten for yourself but the unforgettable experience at this henna tattoo shop. The tattoo artists are very patient so that means that you will not be rushed into any design and they will provide you with the space and time that you need in the selection and decision making.
Atomic Frog Tattoo
Address: 106 Benning Dr, Ste 7, Destin, FL 32541
Website: Atomic Frog Tattoo
Opening hours: Tues - Sat: 12.00pm - 8.00pm (closed on Mon and Sun)
Price: 20 USD
3. Visit HarborWalk Village
If you think the village is a tad too boring for you, you might want to think twice because HarborWalk village is out to defy the traditional notion of a village. That is, there are too many activities to do and food to try. You could zip line and have a good view of the city up there and when you’d like to have a good workout session, you could also consider rock climbing. When your stomach growls and lunchtime comes, you will be spoilt for choice with the wide array of restaurants to choose from. You can end off the night with a Mardi Gras parade where you will leave the village in awe, where there will be a spectacular fireworks show.
HarborWalk Village
Address: 10 Harbor Blvd, FL 32541-7374
Website: HarborWalk Village
Opening hours: 10.00am - 9.00pm (daily)
Price: 10 USD onwards
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4. Go on an adventure at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone
Be ready for some family fun at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone and be sure that your little one will be occupied all day long with what the adventure zone has to offer. There is a miniature golf arena and it never gets too early to inculcate in your little kiddo the love for golf. There are arcade games in the zone as well, and when arcade games are concerned, you know it’s really hard to get the child out of the adult because you will spend lots of time there.
Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone
Address: 1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Website: Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone
Opening hours: 10.00am - 10.00pm (daily)
Price: 15 USD onwards
5. Play and dine at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
In this family-friendly area where food is easily within reach when you bowl, you will be pleased to know their menu will have something for everyone. It is uncommon for bowling alleys to have an area for food so, at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, you will never go hungry while you plan your next bowling move.
Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill
Address: 4251 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541
Website: Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11.00am - 9.00pm; Fri and Sat: 11:00am - 11:00pm; Sun: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Price: 11 - 30 USD
6. Go on a pirate cruise
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Buccaneer Pirate Cruise on Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise is a kid-friendly place to be at, because the shows they have onboard are kid-focused and the children will be busy with a whole list of activities lined up for them. There is a concession area where there will be an array of snacks and drinks for you should the wait for your children get long. Be rest assured because it has been said that the staff are great with children, so your little ones will be in good hands and they will go home with more knowledge.
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
Address: 100 Harbor Blvd, Ste B, Destin, FL 32541
Website: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
Opening hours: Varies depending on day. Check their website for specific times
Price: 1 - 36 USD depending on age group
7. Ride on a banana boat (from USD 58.0)
Another activity for those who love outdoor sports, this is to ride on a banana boat. Feel the adrenaline rush through you as the boat brings you through varying speeds as you travel along the clear blue waters. This 15-minute ride on the banana boat will surely guarantee you a fun time with your companions.
Destin Gulf of Mexico Banana Boat Ride
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
8. Take a six-hour fishing trip (from USD 1.0)
If you are someone who likes to take things slow, you could indulge in a six-hour fishing trip where materials such as the bait and admission ticket into Destin Harbor will be well taken care of. The charter boat will bring you to places that will have an abundance of fishes such as triggerfish, snapper, and grouper.
Destin Private Half-Day Offshore Fishing Tour
Duration: 1 day
9. Go parasailing (from USD 62.0)
If you are a keen lover of water sports, be sure to check out parasailing when you are in Destin! If you are afraid of doing it alone, be reassured that you could always do it in pairs and what better option to have a good view of the city than to parasail and have a balance between the land, sea and air.
Parasailing - Doubles & Triples Only - Must Purchase at least 2 Tickets.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
10. Try out some flyboarding (from USD 205.0)
Oh well, flyboarding may be a sport not for the faint-hearted, at least. If you thought you would be left to figure out how the sport works, be rest assured because before hitting the waters, there will be an instructor who will teach you about the necessary techniques, the do’s and the don'ts in this sport.
Flyboarding
Duration: 1 hour
Lots to do in Destin
It seems that Destin provides so many activities for the travelers, and they range in intensity, from shopping at the mall to getting a henna tattoo and on to fishing trips. So wait no further and book yourself tickets to visit Destin!
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