Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Miracle Strip Amusement Park was a theme park located in Panama City Beach, Florida, which operated from May 25, 1963 to September 5, 2004. The pick nearby is Man in the Sea Museum, 5 mi off. Pleasant highs of 62–84°F mark the mildest months, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
A theme park inside Panama City Beach
You can stay in Panama City Beach
Miracle Strip Amusement Park is inside Panama City Beach, which has 112 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP) has airline service, about 12 miles from Miracle Strip Amusement Park.
Open since 1963
Miracle Strip Amusement Park opened in 1963, 63 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Miracle Strip Amusement Park was a theme park located in Panama City Beach, Florida, which operated from May 25, 1963 to September 5, 2004. The highlight of the park was Starliner, an out and back-style wooden coaster designed by John Allen upon the park's initial conception. A few other rides lay near Starliner and a small arcade center and food stands rounded out the fledgling park.
As the strip grew in popularity and Panama City Beach became more of a tourist location, the park grew as well. More and more rides were added throughout the late 1960s until the 1980s, and the park grew up around Starliner, which was by far the main draw for the park's entire run. As the city became more of a spring break hotspot, the popularity of the family friendly Miracle Strip Park decreased, though it remained a draw for families up to the 2000s.
- Type
- Theme park
- Opened
- 1963
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Nights near Miracle Strip Amusement Park
For a bed close by, look to Panama City Beach (112) and Upper Grand Lagoon (38).
Lower Grand Lagoon
4,287 people · 57% vacation homes
6 mi southeast of Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Laguna Beach
3,830 people · 54% vacation homes
9 mi northwest of Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Miracle Strip Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach 53% vacation homes | in town | — | 112 103 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 20,375 | $441K | — |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 4 mi east | 5 min | 38 28 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 17,232 | $373K | — |
| Lower Grand Lagoon 57% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 29 21 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 4,287 | $397K | — |
| Laguna Beach 54% vacation homes | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 26 15 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,830 | $438K | — |
| Panama City | 18 mi east | 25 min | 45 29 hotels · 11 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 37,806 | $269K | D |
| Callaway | 15 mi east | 25 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 14,369 | $250K | — |
| Parker | 14 mi east | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 4,832 | $224K | C |
| Lynn Haven | 12 mi east | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,479 | $320K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
All of these are within 70 miles.
41 mi CaveVortex Spring
69 mi National SeashoreGulf Islands National Seashore7.6M visitors a year
56 mi CaveFlorida Caverns State Park
69 mi National forestApalachicola National Forest
48 mi MuseumAir Force Armament Museum
15 mi MuseumMan in the Sea Museum
63 mi Park & preserveTate's Hell State Forest
63 mi City parkFlorala City ParkPhoto credits
Vortex Spring: Paul Clark. Edited slightly by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY 2.0 · Gulf Islands National Seashore: National Park Service, Public domain · Florida Caverns State Park: Tim Ross, Public domain · Apalachicola National Forest: Sallicio, Public domain · Air Force Armament Museum: Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Man in the Sea Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tate's Hell State Forest: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Florala City Park: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers on Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Is Miracle Strip Amusement Park in Panama City Beach?
Yes. It’s inside Panama City Beach, FL.
When is the best time to visit Miracle Strip Amusement Park?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–84°.
What is the closest airport to Miracle Strip Amusement Park?
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 84 miles.
How many roller coasters does Miracle Strip Amusement Park have?
1.
Where should I stay near Miracle Strip Amusement Park?
Panama City Beach (in town, 112 places to stay), Upper Grand Lagoon (4 mi, 38 places to stay) and Lower Grand Lagoon (6 mi, 29 places to stay).
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