I was at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce this afternoon and learned of this unique experience at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on beautiful Okaloosa Island. Intrigued by history, especially our presidential history, I stopped in to see the exhibit. Aptly named the American Presidential Experience, it allows visitors an up close and personal look at the highest office in our United States.

Upon entering, I was amazed with an exhibition of the inaugural gowns worn by First Ladies from years past. Moving through the gallery, the full size replica of the White House Oval Office was impressive. I could envision the President there.  Even better, you can sit behind yet another replica and take the Oath of Office and be sworn in as President before getting your photo taken behind the desk. Being a plane lover, I enjoyed boarding the full-scale replica of the fuselage of Air Force One. There was so much to see and do. I breezed through there wishing I had more time.  Next time I will bring my children and make an afternoon of it. It has been so sunny and hot (I am not complaining!!), that some time spent inside and learning would do us all good. What a great thing to do on vacation, too. With the Emerald Coast Conference Center being on Okaloosa Island, visitors to both Destin and Fort Walton Beach are within a short drive.
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