Finding entertainment along the shore is easy during the summer. There are plenty of beach parties, festivals, and activities to choose from. But when the winter wind starts to send people indoors, it takes a little more creativity to find entertainment. If you check out some of the spots on this list, you’ll beat off boredom this winter and may discover a few new things along the way.
Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone
If you need to get some energy out, Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone is a great choice. The enormous family entertainment center provides fun for parents and kids with a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. If you want to stay warm, check out the 17,000 square feet of indoor attractions first. Inside the facility, you’ll find a state-of-the-art redemption arcade, 4D movie theater, laser maze, Salvati’s Pizza Factory, and YogoMogo’s Creamy Cool Creations. If you want to try some of the more extreme attractions, bring a jacket and head outside for the 60-foot ropes course, spinning roller coaster, reverse bungee trampoline, remote control battle boats, and dinosaur-themed mini golf courses. Rain or shine, hot or cold, Willy’s is a sure bet.
Fired Up Seaside
Creating is good for the soul. At Fired Up Seaside, you can spend the afternoon painting your very own pieces of pottery. The best part about going to Fired Up is that you’ll make fond memories while in the studio, and then take those memories home with you in souvenir form. You’ll have ultimate creative freedom in your creation. First, select a blank piece from more than 400 unique pottery pieces. Then, visit the Inspiration Station to browse through creative ideas as well as stamps and stencils. Once you paint your piece, just turn it back in and the staff will set and fire it for you to be picked up generally the next day. This family-friendly studio makes for a perfect family day out, and also works well as a place for adults to de-stress and get their creative juices flowing.
Fort Walton Temple Mound
If you haven’t seen the Fort Walton Temple Mound, then you haven’t seen one of the largest prehistoric earthworks on the Gulf Coast. At the site of the mound, you’ll find a museum which details the history of the structure and displays curiosities excavated from the site. The mound itself is 12 feet tall and was built between 800–1400 AD. Admission is $5.30 for adults and $3.18 for children, with military and senior discounts being offered at $4.77 per ticket. Spend some time learning about the those who first called Fort Walton Beach home.
Lee Nissan FWB
To get around to these indoor activities this winter, you’ll want a car that can keep you toasty. Visit Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and experience the luxuries of a winter-ready vehicle. Enjoy features like remote start and heated seats by upgrading this season.
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