Walk Through Living History
Three neighborhoods. Dozens of stories. Panama City’s past is best experienced on foot and at your own pace, with audio narration at every stop.
Choose Your Trail
Each tour covers a distinct neighborhood with its own character and chapter in the city’s story. Start anywhere. All tours are self-guided and always free.
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A Historic Fishing Village by the Bay
Step through local history from the days of Native Americans to the present. Discover why every era of inhabitants was drawn to this waterfront village — and how each left its mark on the streets, buildings, and traditions that remain today. Highlights include the Governor Stone schooner (built 1877), the Pelican Tree, and the St. Andrews Marina.
How a City Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how Panama City got its name? Or what famous legal case put it on the map? Stroll Harrison Avenue and the surrounding bayside blocks to find out. Along the way you’ll encounter the 1914 courthouse where Gideon v. Wainwright was tried, a theater where Clark Gable once attended events, and the first brick building in Bay County.
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A Cornerstone of Panama City’s Legacy
Dive deeper into Glenwood’s story through narrated stops, archival images, and insights that bring the neighborhood’s markers to life. Whether you walk the trail in person or explore from afar, this interactive journey reveals the people, places, and events that make Glenwood an essential chapter in Panama City’s story.
Ready to Start Walking?
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All tours are free and self-guided · No registration required