Weekend Getaways

Written By: Miller and Associates Realty On: 10th April 2015 Under: Uncategorized

If you are new to the area, you may be unfamiliar with some great local weekend getaway locations near Panama City Beach. There are several choices only a short car ride away!

New Orleans: Panama City Beach is just 5 hours by car to the Big Easy. New Orleans offers some of the best Cajun food, night life and historical attractions in the U.S. Be sure to book ahead if you travel there during the Mardi Gras season as hotels can fill months in advance. Don’t miss the Aquarium of the Americas, located downtown on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter. Recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States, Aquarium of the Americas is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and the Audubon Park. You are going to want to spend more http://humanrightsfilmnetwork.org/cialis than a weekend in New Orleans!  To plan your trip, go to www.neworleansonline.com.

Wild Adventures: Located only three hours east of Panama City Beach in Valdosta, Georgia, Wild Adventures is a thrill ride/water park combo that boasts over forty thrilling attractions, as well as a menagerie of exotic animals. Animal exhibits are located throughout the park and offer opportunities to interact with the animals. The birdhouse at Wild Adventures is over 7,000 square feet and houses numerous colorful and exotic birds. For more information, go to www.wildadventures.com.

Marianna Caverns: If you are looking for something more low key, check out the Marianna Caverns just north of Bay County. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones and draperies. They also have campsites, bicycling, boating and equestrian facilities. For more information, go to www.floridastateparks.org.

Pack your bags today for a fun-filled adventure this weekend!