Located in northwest Florida on the Panhandle, Pensacola has very close ties to the South in addition to Florida. It is also a naval town and Naval Air Station Pensacola is located
here. Pensacola is a fairly small city, but there are lots of fun things to do. Among its numerous attractions are beautiful beaches, family-friendly parks, interesting museums and
professional performing arts companies. The following are some of the top fun things to do in Pensacola.
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Here you will find gorgeous and mostly empty beaches that stretch for 160 miles across the Florida Panhandle into Mississippi and Alabama. You can enjoy fine white sand, turquoise waters and calming tropical breezes. There are also campgrounds and trails, kayak rentals, historic forts and unique wildlife to see.
Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum
Experience amazing views from the top of Pensacola Lighthouse. Since 1859 the beacon on the historic tower has shown the way for mariners. One of the most exciting sights you might see is the world-famous "Blue Angles" performing their amazing acrobatics from Pensacola Naval Air Station, which is adjacent. Local legend claims that this lighthouse is haunted by ghosts, and there is even a ghost tour you can go on.
Historic Pensacola Village
This historical complex features four museums and twenty-eight restored buildings. There are numerous fun things to do here. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. museum features the countries and cast of characters that have shaped Pensacola into what it is today. At the Children's Museum history comes alive in an interactive way. The Museum of Commerce features a 1890s street that you can walk along and step into a trolley car. Finally, there is the Museum of Industry where the city's transformation from being a small wildness outpost into a transportation and manufacturing center is depicted.
Blue Wahoos Stadium
Catch a Minor League Baseball game at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos play her and are an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Ballgames here are a blast and include the big Blue Wahoo mascot (which is a type of tropical fish), great food, sing-alongs, fun prizes and crazy contests.
Fort Barrancas
Fort Barrancas features a beautiful and historical setting. It was completed in 1884 and is located on Gulf Islands National Seashore. This fort is one of three that were built during the 1800s to protect Pensacola naval base. The other two are Advanced Redoubt Grounds and Spanish Battery, which can be explored as well. There are hiking trails where you will see soldiers' quarters, ammunition depots, food storage areas, brick cannon placements, underground passageways, camouflaged artillery bunkers and more. There are also beautiful grounds that you can enjoy a picnic on.
