By Amy Minchin For more than 450 years, people have traveled to Pensacola in search of new experiences. Tristán de Luna of Spain led America’s first settlement attempt here in 1559. This westernmost Florida city is proud of its historic downtown and white sandy beaches, new Pensacola attractions and…
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By Kevin Mims The hardest part about planning a day trip from Pensacola is narrowing down the choices. Surfing and snorkeling at the beach, splashing in the springs, tubing a lazy river, shopping, museums? Whether you feel like driving 10 miles or 100, a world of possibilities awaits. Here are 10…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette With miles of protected shoreline, a national seashore, scenic bluffs and natural preserves teeming with wildlife, Pensacola, Fla. offers diverse ecosystems and terrain for the eco-tourist. From eco-attractions to earth-friendly accommodations, Pensacola has plenty to…
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Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Pensacola, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your own…
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Known for its white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters, Pensacola has bragging rights to one of the best naturally-preserved coastlines in the nation. It also happens to be packed with affordable family fun, earning it accolades from Southern Living magazine as one of the country’s top…
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Take your family along to some of Pensacola's great museums, zoos and fun attractions. By Carrie McLaren The Pensacola Bay Area is about blue skies and emerald-colored water. And while some may be content to simply relax beachside on the shimmering quartz sand, you're really missing out if you…
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Your guide to beaches in Pensacola, Fla., listed geographically from west to east. Nestled in Florida's northwestern corner, the beaches in Pensacola, Florida will leave you with enough warm memories to last you through to next year's visit. Whether you are craving the flavor of local crowds or…
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By Dalia Colon Where: In northwest Florida, about 100 miles west of Panama City. Length: 11 miles. How to get around: Car or motorcycle. Best time to visit: Spring or fall, for weather that’s warm enough to enjoy the beach but not yet too hot. Fun fact: The National Naval Aviation Museum in…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Pensacola's heritage is a cultural gumbo, with residents tracing their heritage back to Africa, Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, the West Indies and the Mediterranean. Now there’s a place to hear their stories. “Voices of Pensacola” is a multicultural museum at 119 E…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette For families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs. Pensacola , Fla., has plenty to see and do. Whether your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient, caring destination to explore, you can make family travel…
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