Baker Block Museum
The Baker Block Museum is a local history and genealogy museum located in Baker, Florida, focused on the history of the Florida panhandle with emphasis on Okaloosa County. It stands 7 mi northwest of Crestview. For a second stop, Air Force Armament Museum is 24 mi away.
A museum, 7 mi northwest of Crestview
Crestview is the nearest base
Crestview is 7 miles southeast, with 26 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Baker Block Museum
The Baker Block Museum is a local history and genealogy museum located in Baker, Florida, focused on the history of the Florida panhandle with emphasis on Okaloosa County.
The museum's purpose is to preserve and display artifacts and documents of the early development of the Florida panhandle, particularly Okaloosa County; to educate the public on technology, history, and impact of historic events including early culture of Spanish, French, Dutch, and Native Americans, the naval stores industry, the rail transportation industry and military installations in the State of Florida, and more specifically along the Yellow and Shoal Rivers, timber industries, pioneer communities, and fisheries.
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Nights near Baker Block Museum
Rooms are nearest in Crestview (26) and Fort Walton Beach (27).
Crestview
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
31,193 people
7 mi southeast of Baker Block Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Baker Block Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 26 20 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 31,193 | $278K | B |
| Fort Walton Beach | 26 mi south | 40 min | 27 22 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 21,097 | $322K | C− |
| Cinco Bayou | 26 mi south | 40 min | 27 26 hotels · 1 RV park | 473 | $349K | — |
| Munson | 13 mi west | 20 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 292 | $210K | — |
| East Milton | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 10 3 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 14,783 | $213K | — |
| Navarre | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 14 7 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 39,838 | $376K | — |
| Niceville | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,948 | $424K | A+ |
| Mary Esther | 27 mi south | 40 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 RV park | 4,093 | $299K | — |
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Vortex Spring: Paul Clark. Edited slightly by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Pickens: Notneb82, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain · National Naval Aviation Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Boll Weevil Monument: USDA, Public domain · Gulf Islands National Seashore: National Park Service, Public domain · Air Force Armament Museum: Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fort Barrancas: National Park Service, Public domain
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Baker Block Museum: common questions
What town is Baker Block Museum near?
Crestview, FL, about 7 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Baker Block Museum?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 65–80°.
What is the closest airport to Baker Block Museum?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 37 miles.
Where should I stay near Baker Block Museum?
Crestview (7 mi, 26 places to stay), Fort Walton Beach (26 mi, 27 places to stay) and Cinco Bayou (26 mi, 27 places to stay).
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