Contrary to being titled "The Sunshine State", Florida does experience rainy days from time to time. This may not be ideal for a vacation intended to be spent at the beach, soaking up the sun but there are still a ton of fun activities that are rain-friendly along the Emerald Coast! Continue reading our blog for the top rainy-day activities in the area for all ages!
The Spa at Silver Shells
Savor a taste of Destin’s luxury day spa! The Spa at Silver Shells is the perfect way to unwind and relax indoors on any given day, rain or shine. A day at our spa will add a healthy, rejuvenating dimension to your vacation or business travel. With delightful facials, massages, body treatments, nail care, and top-notch hair care, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for just how great you can feel. Relax, re-energize, and stay for a while.
The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make a splash with Flipper and friends, 7 days a week, rain or shine! The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is a locally operated, educational, and interactive aquarium with tons of marine life exhibits, amazing shows, and informative trainers! The stars of the show are The Panhandles famous bottlenose dolphins but you can also visit with seals, sea lions, sharks, alligators, sea turtles and more! Their exotic exhibits will keep you mesmerized for hours so this is a great way to spend the day, rain or shine. The dolphin and sea lion show times vary throughout the year.
Destin History and FishingMuseum
The Destin History & Fishing Museum is another great way to spend a rainy day all while learning the history of this beautiful destination! The exhibits present the history of Destin and its journey from a small fishing village to a major tourist attraction, including historic photographs, artifacts, fishing equipment, and more. This attraction is fun for all ages also!
Fat Daddy's Arcade
Fat Daddy's is one of Destin's newest arcades, offering a state-of-the-art indoor facility with over 80+ games! Fat Daddy’s Arcade in Destin, Florida is one of the area’s top attractions for family-friendly entertainment, featuring over 120 of the latest and greatest arcade games, in addition to traditional arcade favorites. Enjoy interactive arcade games like The Walking Dead, Jurassic Park, Pac-Man Smash Line, Fruit Ninja, Jumping Jackpot, Big Buck Hunter Open Season, Terminator Salvation, and more!