The best things to do in Panama City

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Bay Point Golf Club

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When you want a test that rewards smart shots, Bay Point Golf Club brings the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida, set inside…

4701 Bay Point Rd · ✓ checked Jul 29

When you want a test that rewards smart shots, Bay Point Golf Club brings the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida, set inside a 1,100-acre nature preserve. Premium conditioning, real risk reward choices and an award-winning golf shop make it the local move for your next round this week.

From the Panama City newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Family-run amusement park featuring a laser tag arena, a mirror maze and a paintball-like ball launcher activity.

701 S Pier Park Dr #107 (Panama City Beach)

Family-run amusement park featuring a laser tag arena, a mirror maze and a paintball-like ball launcher activity.

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Legacy Golf Club

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Public golf course offering a challenge with water hazards, plus a practice range.

100 Fairway Blvd (Panama City Beach)

Public golf course offering a challenge with water hazards, plus a practice range.

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Family-friendly amusement park offering go-karting and mini golf layouts alongside rides and arcades.

284 Powell Adams Rd (Panama City Beach)

Family-friendly amusement park offering go-karting and mini golf layouts alongside rides and arcades.

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Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.

9910 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.

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Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach.

14414 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach.

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Family-friendly fun park featuring 3 mini golf courses, plus an enormous maze.

9807 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Family-friendly fun park featuring 3 mini golf courses, plus an enormous maze.

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ZooWorld

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Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting.

9008 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting.

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Rock'it Lanes

Entertainment

Bowling alley boasting a roller skating rink, arcade & billiards plus a bar & grill.

513 N Richard Jackson Blvd (Panama City Beach)

Bowling alley boasting a roller skating rink, arcade & billiards plus a bar & grill.

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Goofy Golf

Entertainment

Vintage obstacles including dinosaurs, aliens & a Sphinx spread over multiple mini-golf courses.

12206 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Vintage obstacles including dinosaurs, aliens & a Sphinx spread over multiple mini-golf courses.

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Relaxed golf course with a fun, beachy vibe, featuring an 18-hole layout and a relaxed atmosphere.

9615 Thomas Dr

Relaxed golf course with a fun, beachy vibe, featuring an 18-hole layout and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.

9518 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.

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Attraction at Pier Park featuring a thrilling interactive movie and immersive video game experience.

701 S Pier Park Dr #153 (Panama City Beach)

Attraction at Pier Park featuring a thrilling interactive movie and immersive video game experience.

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Shipwreck Island

Entertainment

Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park.

12201 Hutchison Blvd (Panama City Beach)

Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park.

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Golf practice and driving range featuring a bucket of balls, lessons, a friendly owner and a dog.

1625 E Hwy 388

Golf practice and driving range featuring a bucket of balls, lessons, a friendly owner and a dog.

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Colorful, family-friendly course featuring jungle-themed holes and black lights for mini golf, plus an arcade.

9129 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Colorful, family-friendly course featuring jungle-themed holes and black lights for mini golf, plus an arcade.

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Par-3 course with 18 holes, greens and fairways known for their condition.

2900 Club House Turn (Lynn Haven)

Par-3 course with 18 holes, greens and fairways known for their condition.

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Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

9907 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

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Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & mini-golf.

9523 Front Beach Rd (Panama City Beach)

Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & mini-golf.

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