- TripBuzz found 30 things to do with kids in or near Crestview, Florida, including 26 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Walton Beach and Niceville.
 - From Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoological Park to Shoal River Bowling Center, the Crestview area offers 59 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Zoos, Movie Theaters and Parks.
 - Known to be one of the fastest growing cities in Florida, the city of Crestview is a thriving business, retail, residential and tourism community. A hub to the local Eglin Airforce Base, the local military personnel and their families, as well as visitors to the area, enjoy the city's selection of restaurants, shopping malls and local parks.
 
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                139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            Located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach is the historic Camp Walton Schoolhouse. The two-room school house now operates as a museum and features original wooden desks, a potbelly stove, slate boards and the classic dunce seat and cap.        
    
    
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                139 Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            A fun and educational hands-on museum designed for kids of all ages, the Emerald Coast Science Center offers a variety of exhibits pertaining to various areas of science. The center hosts summer camps, as well.        
    
    
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            Tracing the Gulf of Mexico Shoreline, Timpoochee Trail winds through scenic beachside communities and forest terrain. The trail is favored by cyclists and presents views of marsh lakes and sand dunes.        
    
    
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                174 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            Locals enjoy the historic nostalgia that Downtown Cinema Plus brings to Fort Walton Beach. The theatre offers 80's style swivel chairs, in-theater food service, inexpensive movie ticket pricing and an arcade.        
    
    
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            Overlooking the water, Liza Jackson Park provides fishing and boating opportunities and includes a pier and boat ramps. The park features a paved walking path, playground equipment, rock-climbing wall, pavilions and picnic tables.        
    
    
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                1030 Miracle Strip Parkway East, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            With 1,262 feet and a large octagonal point, the Okaloosa Island Pier is best suited for catching both smaller fries and big, fighting fish. The biggest catch was a 42 pound king mackerel.        
    
    
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                1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            More than a simple aquarium, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is a hands-on institution specializing in animal interactions. Guests come face to face with dolphins, manatees, seals and small sharks. Those who wish to may snorkel with stingrays.        
    
    
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                1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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            The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island can be considered a mall and a half-covered park in one. It has covered picnic areas and sports courts, it has snack-bars and shops, and it has playgrounds and arcade games.        
    
    
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            Within Fat Daddy's Arcade is a collection of over 65 popular games, including classics like basketball and skeeball alongside Guitar Hero, racing games, and games for children. In addition to the arcade, the entertainment center also has an on-site pizza parlor.        
    
    
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            Okaloosa Island's John C. Beasley Park has pavilions and platforms for special events and 12 picnic tables for private gatherings. The sandy beach has two dune walkovers to the Gulf of Mexico.