Niceville is a city along the Emerald Coast of Florida. It is located about halfway between Pensacola and Panama City.
Get in
The closest airport to Niceville is the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, located between Niceville and Fort Walton Beach.
Get around
There is no public transport in Niceville, so most transportation is by private car.
See
There is not much to see in Niceville, but what is there is noteworthy.
Sights include:
The Heritage Museum, located past Niceville in the tiny area of Valparaiso, Niceville's twin city.
Eglin Air Force Base, Air Force Armament Museum,access to the sugar whitebeaches of Destin and Fort Walton.
Factory Outlet Store shopping within 20 minutes of Niceville in SanDestin.
Destin Commons Mall; stores, Rave Movie Theatre, Bass Pro Shop, Macy's
- 1 Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, 4281 S.R.20, Niceville, ☏ 1 850 833-9144.
Do
Buy
Eat
- Danny's Fried Chicken, 408 John Sims Pkwy E, ☏ 1 850-678-1145. Fried chicken with a kick.
- Giuseppi's Wharf Restaurant & Marina, 821 Bayshore Drive, ☏ 1 850 678-4229. Seafood done right. CLOSED. Now home to Dockside Bar and Grill.
Drink
Sleep
- Comfort Suites at Eglin Air Force Base, 148 John Sims Parkway West, Niceville, FL 32578 (1 block east from HWY 85N & HWY 20), ☏ 1 850-279-6547. All Suites non smoking hotel. Newest hotel in area. Free HSIA, Free Savory Starts Breakfast, Mangagers reception every Tues and Thu from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Meeting room, Minutes from Eglin AFB. Several privately owned authentic restaurants within blocks of hotel.