Miracle Strip Pier Park is one of the most popular places to spend time with the family in Panama City Beach. It's been around for many years and the original MSAP still holds a special place in the hearts of many locals. Even though the park isn't as big as it once was, it's still a great place to enjoy a full day with the family. From rides to the beautiful views, there's something for everybody to fall in love with again.

Rides and Attractions

Some of the original rides have been preserved and others have been added to the park. The park opened back in 1964, but was closed in 2004 before it reopened in 2009 with the original Carousel. The park now includes the following rides and attractions:

• Allen Herschell Car Ride from 1949
• Allen

Frank Brown Park is the place for all kinds of sports from basketball to shuffle-board. Of course, there's more than just sports happening at the park. Residents enjoy watching their kids play a number of sports, along with the many trails and the dog park and dog beach. There's always something going on at the park.

Facilities

Frank Brown Park includes many facilities including:

• Under the Palms Playground
• 22-acre festival site
• Indoor gymnasium
• Fenced dog play area
• Aquatic Center
• Nine softball/baseball fields
• One T-ball field
• Miracle League Field
• Three soccer fields
• Four football fields
• Four tennis courts
• Large picnic pavilion
• Youth fishing pond
• Two outdoor basketball courts
• 1.5 miles of trails and greenways

Found along Choctawhatchee Bay, the Village of Baytowne Warf is the heart and soul of Sandestin. This area features many eateries, shops, a lively nightlife and more. If you live in the area or you're visiting, this is one of the places you can find a number of great events and festivals to attend. Whether attending an event, enjoying a vacation or just looking for the right place for a fun day with the family, Baytowne Wharf should be at the top of your list.

Currently, the Summer Events are on the calendar from June 3rd until August 15th. This series of events includes:

• A Block Party Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm
• Fireworks and Family Fun every Tuesday from 7pm to 9:15pm
• The Wednesday Night Concert Series from 7pm to 9pm
• The adventures of Andy

Found in the middle of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Pier Park provides over 120 stores and so much more. This is a mecca for entertainment and dining in Panama City Beach with a Grand IMAX Theater, dueling pianos, plenty of live music and Miracle Strip @ Pier Park. Whether you just need to spend some time shopping or you're looking for great entertainment, you'll find it here.

The mall includes many top stores, such as:

• Dillard’s
• JCPennys
• Marshals
• Target
• Bath & Body Works
• American Eagle Outfitters
• Aeropostale
• Claire's
• Crocs
• Dollar Tree
• Famous Footwear
• Old Navy
• New York & Company
• And many others!

You can also find many smaller boutique style shops in Pier Park, including:

• Designed
• Deja Vu

The Downtown Panama City Marina Redevelopment Plan is in full swing and will transform this area into a better place for residents and visitors. The Community Redevelopment agency has a master plan in place with over $5.5 million dedicated to create a more pedestrian friendly area for all to enjoy. Plans include:

• An 85-foot tall Lighthouse with observation deck
• Amphitheater lawn
• New walkways
• A community park
• An area for community events
• A regional park with a tourist destination
• A Pavilion
• Interactive water feature
• And more!

The plan is to expand the Marina by adding more uses for residents and visitors. In order to guide visitors and residents through the new Marina, an interactive kiosk and orientation center will be installed.

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The Seaside Amphitheatre and the Alys Beach Amphitheatre provide great music for the entire family to enjoy. Bring a blanket, chairs and enjoy great music all summer long. Top regional artists will perform every Wednesday for locals and visitors. Each location will provide plenty of great music with line-ups including:

Seaside Amphitheatre

• Cadillac Willy - June 12th
• Joe Firstman - June 19th
• Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes - June 26th
• Jacob Jeffries Band - July 3rd
• Mockingbird Sun - July 10th
• Forrest Williams - July 17th
• Band TBD- July 24th
• Blue Mother Tupelo - July 31st
• The Michael Shynes & SJ Band - August 7th
• Reed Waddle - August 14th

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

• Forest Williams Band - June 12th
• Roman Street - June 19th

If you love country music and plenty of fun, reserving your tickets for the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in September is a must! From September 26th to September 28th, you can enjoy some of the best country music from top artists on multiple stages. During the daytime, stages will be set up on Panama City Beach and Seahaven Beach Resort. At night, the events will be held at Frank Brown Park, which is close to the Seahaven Beach Resort.

The Lineup

Some of the hottest names in country music will be on stage performing todays best and some of the best from a few years past. Artists include:

• Toby Keith
• Eli Young Band
• Darryl Worley
• Brantley Gilbert
• The Charlie Daniels Band
• Blackberry Smoke
• Trace Adkins
• Kip More
• Tate Stevens - X Factor Winner

If you want to enjoy some of the most interesting fun found in Panama City Beach, you need to make your way down to Spinnaker Beach Club. This is a one-of-a-kind place and it's right on the beach. The restaurant is family friendly during the day and at night it turns into a casual club with live music, dancing and plenty of great entertainment. If you love eating and drinking with a view of the each, you can find it right here. The food is excellent, the drinks are great and the atmosphere is amazing.

The Night Club

The club provides a great atmosphere for everybody right on the sanding beaches. This is a great place for those visiting and for locals. With outdoor stages, an open-air deck, beautiful waterfall and a Groove Room, you can find all kinds