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Northwest Florida is more than friendly living, blue and green waters and sandy beaches. Step into the region and you’ll find award-winning seafood restaurants, unique breweries and a four seasons outdoor paradise. If you’re looking for things to do in Northwest Florida, the possibilities are endless with multiple state parks, nature preserves, zoos and festivals in the region.

Peruse the racks at one of the nation’s largest designer outlet centers. Be captivated by Panama City’s mural trail through the historic downtown. The region is also diverse and inclusive, with Pensacola offering an LGBTQ-friendly beach and a strong presence of Black-owned businesses and heritage sites.

Art & Culture

From private art galleries in downtown Panama City to the multicultural offerings of Pensacola, Northwest Florida is alive with beauty.

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Outdoor Experiences

Northwest Florida’s pine trees, natural springs and unique outdoor experiences leave nothing to be desired — not to mention the more than 30 beaches in the region.

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Food & Drink

Eat until your heart’s content with award winning seafood restaurants, craft breweries and southern style cooking.

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Events & Festivals

Up and down the coast, events such as the Red, White and Blues festival and the aerial acrobatics of the Blue Angels make Northwest Florida an exciting place to live.

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Explore Northwest FL Counties

Discover the variety of life in Northwest FL, with interesting and diverse counties throughout the region.

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WonderFL – Washington County

Bordered by five Florida counties, Washington County makes up a large portion of the Florida Panhandle. Dating back to the 1800s, Washington County historically was a site for early settlers making their way to Northwest Florida for the timber and mineral surplus. Since then, Washington County has flourished and is home to many sites that […]

WonderFL – The Capital Region

A major highlight of Northwest Florida is that there is a wide range of things to do and places to see. One area that is pretty unique to Florida is the Capital Region that includes Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden Counties. Not only is this area home to Florida’s capital in Tallahassee, but it is also […]

WonderFL – Jackson County

Serving as one of the gateways into Florida, Jackson County is the perfect spot for an array of excursions, historical sites, and great adventure. Founded in 1827, Jackson County is the only Florida county that borders both Alabama and Georgia. With historical lore, natural springs, and quaint small towns, Jackson County has tons to offer. […]

WonderFL – The Forgotten Coast

Tucked behind the pines of the Apalachicola National Forest is “the Forgotten Coast.” This area coined the name when it was once left off the Florida map. If any visitor were to visit this “forgotten” place, they would never miss it again. Made up of Franklin, Gulf, and Wakulla counties, these areas are home to […]

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