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The Great Outdoors

Florida is famous for its warm weather and gorgeous beaches, so take advantage of the great outdoors. Swim with the fishes in the Gulf of Mexico on trip with Blue Dolphin Tours, and get up-close-and-personal in the dolphins’ natural habitat in small, six person groups. Or if the water isn’t your thing, see the Florida coast from the sky.
Paradise Helicopter Service lets you get a breathtaking bird’s-eye-view of the diverse natural systems of the coast, from the extensive wilderness to the Gulf’s clear waters. Take advantage of Florida’s extensive State Parks, not far from the city. Spend the day communing with nature in Falling Waters State Park, just an hour outside Panama city, and home to the state’s largest waterfall, Falling Waters Sink. As long as you’re there, go for a hike, take a spin in a kayak, or stay overnight at one of the park’s many campsites. Crawl your way through the gorgeous dry caves at
Florida Caverns State Park, the only State Park to offer public tours of its caves.

Family Fun

For a relaxed day in Panama City, take in a round of golf at one of the city’s many courses, like the Bay Dunes Golf Club, which offers an 18-hole public course, and full practice facilities if you just want to hit balls for awhile. If you’re looking to head to the links with the whole family, stop by Coconut Creek Family Fun Park for a day of miniature golf on two safari-theme courses. Don’t miss the Gran Maze, a human-size labyrinth ready for individual or team competition.
If you need a little break from the city itself, beautiful outlying destinations await you just a short drive from town. Check out Apalachicola Bay, home of classic Southern communities like Apalachicola, perfect for shopping and dining. Head further down the shoreline to Eastpoint on the heart of Forgotten Coast and taste one of the oysters for which the town is known.

Nightlife

If you think Panama City is warm during the day, by nightfall feel the entertainment temperature spike. From relaxed music scenes to the hippest clubs, this coastal city will never leave you wanting for action. With its laid back atmosphere, Schooner's serves up great food beachside all day long, and in the evenings features some of the best live music and DJ’s that Panama City has to offer. If you’re in the mood for a party with a little more of an edge, take it up a notch at Club La Vela, one of the largest clubs in the world where any party animal can really let loose. Dance the night away to the club’s diverse playlist, and be sure to make a trip outside to the giant pool deck with an ocean view. But if you’re looking for a piece of that classic Florida party, check out the Spinnaker Beach Club, historic site of MTV’s first Spring Break. Now with an award-winning restaurant, waterfall, and VIP lounge, Spinnaker’s has brought that high-energy beach party into the new millennium.