Fort Walton Beach's Indian Temple Mound Museum and Park is a great place to learn about this city's first inhabitants, who lived here about 10,000 years ago. For the most part, they were Paleo-Indians and very skilled at making tools from stone. Experts believe that those settling around current-day Fort Walton Beach were more technologically advanced in their hunting than other Native Americans living nearby.
Spanish explorers arrived during the 16th century, and they brought diseases with them that, along with drought, wiped out the first inhabitants. While some question the validity of some of the stories, Captain Billy Bowlegs, whose real name was William Augustus Bowles, was a pirate who regularly stole from Spanish, English, and French ships exploring the area. Attend the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival to learn more.
During the Civil War, a small group of Confederate soldiers led by General Braxton Bragg stayed in the area. One of those men was John Thomas Brooks. The area where he settled is now Brooks Landing,
By the early 1900s, Fort Walton Beach was becoming a thriving community. You will want to dine at Magnolia Grill. Workers shipped this catalog house in pieces from New York. Inside, you can find a fantastic collection of historical items that once belonged to the city's most famous residents.
Winter Guest Fest – This January festival features activities for mature adults who spend their winters in Florida.
International Festival – Learn folklore from around the world while listening to live bands and participating in family activities at this March festival at The Landing in Fort Walton Beach.
Mac and Cheese Festival – Celebrate macaroni and cheese at this Fort Walton Beach March festival.
Sandestin Gumbo Festival – Head to The Village of Baytowne Wharf to enjoy this February festival featuring gumbo, bands and family entertainment.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Fort Walton Beach, FL, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Fort Walton Beach?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Fort Walton Beach from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Fort Walton Beach?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.