If you’ve been thinking about visiting Panama City Beach, make sure you plan a visit to Miracle Strip at Pier Park. It’s a blast.
One of the last things we did while in Panama City Beach was visit the Miracle Strip at Pier Park. Pier Park is a smorgasbord of shopping, dining, and entertainment options sure to please everyone in your gang! It is an absolute must when visiting beautiful Panama City Beach.
A special thank you to Miracle Strip at Pier Park and the Panama City Beach CVB for this complimentary experience.
Miracle Strip is full of vintage carnival rides like the Sea Dragon, the Scrambler, and the Tilt-A-Whirl. I think the best seat in all of Panama City is from the top of the Ferris Wheel. I couldn’t believe how fantastic the views were!
Tickets for the rides are available individually, or you can purchase an armband and come and go as you please all day long. We first arrived in the afternoon. The park was not very busy and there were virtually no lines for the rides at that time.
Gavin loved the Sea Dragon and rode it over and over. Garrett jumped so long on the bouncing pillow I didn’t think he would stop bouncing the rest of the night! The surprise for both of them, I think, was the adorably quaint Butterfly Pavilion. Gavin took my camera with him and took all these great butterfly shots, not bad for a 10 year old!
Once we all started getting hungry we headed for one of the great restaurants available at Pier Park. After eating and some shopping the sun had finally set. There was a nice breeze cooling us off so we decided to check out the Miracle Strip all lit up. There is something so magical about an amusement park all lit up at night. I don’t know if it’s the twinkling lights or the happy crowds but it truly just comes to life.
Take your entire family to Miracle Strip at Pier Park for some nostalgic, old-fashioned fun!
Location
400 Pier Park Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
Ticket Prices
Single ride tickets are $4 each, or armbands for unlimited rides can be purchased for $22. There are also special family rates as well as weekly rates. Visit www.ms-pp.com for more information.
Stefanie says
I didn’t realize that there was so much to do in Panama City!
courtney says
My daughter would love the butterfly pavilion!
Theresa says
Ahh I love the butterfly pavilion.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
The butterfly Pavillion looks like something my little girl would go crazy for.
Kathleen says
Looks like so much fun, and that butterfly pavilion is amazing!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
It looks like SO much fun — reminds me of Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I love that you get shopping, dining and entertainment all in one place. So fun!
Shell Feis says
That looks like so much fun! That butterfly pavilion is so cool!
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
looks like a fun visit for your family luv rides
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
My daughter loves butterflies, so I know she would love it here.
Lisa says
This looks like a ton of fun.
Emily says
I think the butterflies would be my favorite part. I have found memories of something similar as a kid!
Angela says
I didn’t know they had this in Panama City. It looks like so much fun. I’m a sucker for a ferris wheel.
Jennifer @ MySweetSanity says
This looks like so much fun! My group would definitely enjoy this.
Jennifer Mecurio says
this is actually a pretty far drive from us so I wish I could say we would go really soon. Maybe the next time we go visit my uncle in Pensacola we can make a pit-stop here because it looks SO fun.
LyndaS says
I have been to PCB, but was unaware about this place. I think it would be fun to get the armband and spend a whole day there.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I’ve lived in Florida for over 30 years and have never been there. Looks fun!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That actually does sound like a ton of fun, except I wouldn’t ride the ferris wheel!
Marcie W. says
What a magical place and a lot of fun, especially the Butterfly Pavilion!
Jenn says
We haven’t visited Panama City Beach since Hubs’ grandparents lived there. Looks like fun!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Love the butterfly shots. I could spend a lot of time in the Butterfly Pavilion.
Tammy says
The armbands sound like a real deal – this looks like a lot of family fun!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
It looks like a wonderful family place!
Toni says
I am going to have to check this place out when we go to Panama City sometime.