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With the never ending summer,
Panama City beach in Florida can be the perfect getaway for you and you
family this summer. It doesn't matter what you want to do, with the
expanse of things that are present in Florida, from family oriented mazes
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Panama
City Beach
is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico coast.
The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Panama
City," despite being a distinct municipality from the older and
larger inland Panama City to the east, making Panama City and Panama City
Beach two separate cities. Panama City Beach's slogan is "The
World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique sugar-white sandy
beaches of Northwest Florida.
For
quite some time Panama City Beach has been a popular vacation
destination, especially among people in the Southern United States. The
city is also a very popular spring break destination, sometimes being
referred to as "The Spring Break Capital of the World," due to
about 100,000+ college and high school students who arrive during the
months of March and April.
Well-known
locations in the city were places such as "The Hang-Out" at the
Long Beach Resort motel and the now closed Original Miracle Strip
Amusement Park. A construction boom from 2001 to 2007 dramatically
changed the beachfront skyline with high rise condos and hotels. New
attractions, such as Pier Park (a property of Simon Property Group),
located in the heart of Panama City Beach, are a positive turn-around
from the real estate down-turn from 2007-2009.
Top Things to Do in Panama City
Beach by James Southland
Panama
City Beach is a popular tourist destination for college students as well
as for families. The city offers a wide range of outdoor attractions as
well as shopping destinations.
 Panama City
Beach, Florida remains a popular tourist destination, especially for
those on spring break. There is an endless array of attractions to suit
every interest and every budget.
Panama
City Beach is known for its beaches. Outdoor enthusiasts can also visit
St. Andrew's State Park for a swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving,
canoeing, and kayaking. Those interested in a day trip can take the
cruise to Shell Island to pick up shells on the seashore and to view the
wildlife, including dolphins and pelicans. Other popular outdoor
attractions include Camp Helen State Park, Point State Forest, Washington
Pine Log State Forest, and Econfina Creek Canoe Trail.
For
those who prefer the nightlife to the wonders of nature and the great
outdoors, Panama City Beach also offers a wide range of bars, dance
clubs, and concert venues. Popular after-hours hangouts include
Schooner's Local Beach Club, Club La Vela, and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.
Families
visiting Panama City Beach also have a wide range of options available to
them. They might visit such attractions as Ripley's Believe It or Not and
the Emerald Coast Mirror Maze. For miniature golfing, Barnacle Bay is the
perfect destination. Those looking for rides might try Shipwreck Island
Water Park.
Panama
City Beach features endless shopping as well. Pier Park offers one
million square feet of retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment
venues. For more upscale shopping, visitors can try the Grand Panama
Beach Resort for luxury items.
Panama
City Beach is still one of the top places to visit, because it offers
something for everyone.
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