Destin

You can't miss the museum—there's a squadron of aircraft including a B-17 Flying Fortress, an SR-71 Blackbird, a B-52, a B-25, and helicopters parked on the grounds in front. — Fodor's

Our favorite beach area in Destin is this state park, which includes a 0.8-mile nature trail. — Lonely Planet

This tourist mecca of timeshare condos, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and a marina is worth a stroll, especially if you have kids. — Lonely Planet

The water park is the big draw here, with the Honolulu Half Pipe (a perpetual surfing wave), flume rides, steep and slippery slides. — Fodor's

Two dune walkovers lead to the beach, where there are a dozen covered picnic tables, pavilions, changing rooms, and freshwater showers—plus lifeguards in summer. — Fodor's

Here you can learn all about the prehistoric peoples who inhabited northwest Florida. — Fodor's