Excellent recreational resources - we rented a pontoon to get out to crab island and it was $400…read morefor 8 hours. The staff were great in instructional safety and checking in. We had a blast. The AF base is also a sight to see - don't miss out on the de-commissioned planes all over.

The Air Force Museum is open to the general public. Outside, live Air Force aircraft are on display…read morethat played pivotal roles in the air superiority of the United States Air Force. The inside of the museum further supports the historical stances in the history of the USAF!

This museum is tiny!!! If you were to come here, you would be able to see everything in about 45…read moremin to an hour. However, its appeal lies with its docents and classes. Yesterday, my Little Sister and I attended a children's class called "Those Crazy Victorians". The class was an hour and a half, the perfect length for a 5-10 year old audience and the kids seemed to have a really great time. The teacher led them in parlor games and taught them how to send messages using a fan or a mustache. Then, they decorated fans and created keepsake boxes. The museum offers children's classes on Saturdays once a month but seems to cater mostly to the home school set as classes are also offered during the weekdays. There are adult classes too. P.S. This place is also known as the Northwest Florida Heritage Museum.

This is a neat little museum with permanent exhibits on NW Florida's homestead and pine…read moreresin/turpentine eras, mullet fishing tradition, and the WWII period. There's also a general store and one-room school where kids can touch and handle everything while dressing up in period clothes. The staff person was very nice. You might want to call ahead to find out if there are any special programs coming up and plan your visit accordingly.

It's was my first time at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, and it was a wonderful experience seeing…read morethe Broadway Production of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, The theater is quite nice with no bad seats. I sat in the Orchestra Section, Row I, Seat 101, and my seat was perfect. Before the show, a wonderfully warm and gregarious usher gave me a personal tour of the whole facility. What a nice man. He has volunteered here for many years. It was a Broadway show with a Broadway cast, so the show was "outstanding" with all the award-winning S&G songs including: The Sound of Silence Bridge Over Troubled Water Homeward Bound Scarborough Fair Mrs. Robinson The Boxer Cecelia A Hazy Shade of Winter Feeling Groovy Bridge Over Troubled Water I am a Rock: "I've built walls A fortress deep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship friendship causes pains It's laughter and it's loving I disdain I am a rock I am an island Don't talk of love Well I've heard the word before It's sleeping in my memory I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died If I never loved I never would have cried I am a rock I am an island I have my books And my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armor Hiding in my room safe within my womb I touch no one and no one touches me I am a rock I am an island And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries" Just wow! _

Amazing culture center with sculpture and fountains. Hugh…read moretheater with balconies and all seats appear to have good view. Sound quality is good and volunteers keep traffic moving. The Nutcracker was our first visit and we will plan to return.

This is a tiny library near the Valparaiso Police Station. It is only open during the week but the…read morestaff is very friendly and it is part of the Okaloosa County Library group, so you can use your Niceville, FWB or Destin card here.

1 hour was the perfect amount for our group. The tour guide, Nic loves Pensacola and it shows in…read morethe stories he tells about the area. We were all beginners and he helped give us clear instructions and time to practice before we head out - We were ages 43-78 and had no problems.

Our family had a great time on the 2 hour segway tour. Lots to see and the segways were so much…read morefun. Nick was great and made it so much fun!

This location is actually that of the Valparaiso Florida Post Office. A small but very well stocked…read morelocation with a very friendly postal clerk (Larry). I was able to send out a package with a tracking number and buy some stamps with ease. I had earlier stopped at the Niceville post office and that was so incredibly crowded that I could not wait in that long line. This post office is much more effective. Great service! Highly recommended. Five Stars!