Location: Pensacola
Top Things to do in Pensacola
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Pensacola, Florida (FL)
If you're looking for some great Florida beaches but aren't necessarily interested in a mega-resort or theme park atmosphere, Pensacola might just be the place for your perfect weekend. Home to Gulf Islands National Seashore, the city offers some of the best fishing and boating in the area. Inland, canoeing enthusiasts won't want to miss the beauty of the Blackwater River. Closer to town, the city has a proud military heritage, which can be seen at attractions like the National Museum of Naval Aviation and the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
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1. Wall South
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial on a smaller scale.
Reviewed By 215JimM - Pensacola, United States
The wall reminds me of the wall in D.C. Very sobering experience. To walk along is see all who gave there lives is sobering.
2. Santa Rosa Island
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5.0 based on 192 reviews
Pensacola Beach is the main attraction on this island.
Reviewed By JAD3RD - Pensacola, United States
The drive between Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach is a wonderful and restful cruise along the coast. Pull over into the access points and you have miles of white sand and green water with hardly any people. If people are what you want, go to Pensacola Beach or Navarre Beach. For history.... Fort Pickens is your place. Santa Rosa Island is a great place to get away
3. Gulf Islands
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5.0 based on 163 reviews
A historical area with beautiful beaches.
Reviewed By sskroll - Orlando, United States
The BEST beaches in the state as far as I am concerned. Plenty of parking, clear water and miles of gulf to walk or swim. There was plenty of room to social distance. If you come in from downtown Pensacola you will be charged $1 to get across the bridge.
4. National Naval Aviation Museum
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5.0 based on 6,454 reviews
Experience the magic of flight at the National Naval Aviation Museum! See over 4,000 artifacts and 150 aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation. Ride the flight simulators or catch all the drama and power of amazing IMAX films. Dine in the authentic Cubi Bar Cafe and take home the spirit of Naval Aviation with a unique memento from the Flight Deck Store. Spend a cool day inside the Museum and experience Hands-on-History! New Naval Air Station Entrance: All visitors to the National Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas and Pensacola Lighthouse who do not possess a Department of Defense identification card or are unescorted by the holder of a Department of Defense identification card, will be required to enter the installation via the West Gate located off Blue Angel Parkway.
Reviewed By 763cathrynd
State of the art aviation museum for all ages! Has it all! 2 story quality museum along with a gift shop, iMax theater, restaurant in the beautiful setting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL! Easy to spend anywhere from 2-5 hours there! It’s awesome! Cost? FREE!
5. Pensacola Naval Air Station
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5.0 based on 1,091 reviews
Homebase for the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola NAS is also home to the Pensacola Lighthouse, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and Fort Barrancas, an early 19th-century garrison.
Reviewed By richardsR7890HZ
Visiting parents graves,barranco national cemetery is very well maintained and the personnel are very helpful,also the naval aviation museum has so much history and is a phenomenal, a great place to enjoy your day.
6. Blue Wahoos Ballpark
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5.0 based on 784 reviews
Reviewed By 873ra - Pensacola, United States
We finally made it to a Blue Wahoos game after talking about it for the first few years we lived here... sorry it took us so long! This is a really nice ballpark... beautiful setting, right on Pensacola bay! They have a wide selection of food and drinks... wine, beer and cocktails. It was very hot, but hey, it’s Florida in July so no surprise there. We had a blast in spite of the heat. We will be regular visitors next season! It’s very family friendly, things other than watching the game for the kids if they’re not interested in the game. Can’t say enough good things about this minor league ballpark.. it’s great!
7. Pensacola Bay Cruises
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5.0 based on 145 reviews
MARCH 6th-NOVEMBER 1st, 2020: -Pensacola Bay Cruises is a passenger ferry service that moves people between three destinations: Downtown Pensacola (750 Commendencia St in Pensacola), Pensacola Beach aka Quietwater Boardwalk (400 Quietwater Beach Rd in Pensacola Beach) and Fort Pickens at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola Bay Cruises offers a single fare for multiple destinations throughout the day, as well as Group Rates. Pensacola Bay Cruises use two 145-passenger ferries which feature concessions, restrooms, an indoor climate-controlled seating area and an upper level for beautiful panoramic views. Our Mine Storeroom is located near the Ft. Pickens ferry dock and offers drinks for purchase! MARCH-SEPTEMBER: -Blue Angel Practice Cruises. Catch our hometown heroes perform their practice shows over NAS Pensacola. -Sunset Cruises; watch the sun go down over Pensacola Bay.
Reviewed By DawnaBrown - Gulf Breeze, United States
Had a great time on the three hour cruise we took. Met some fun people, both locals and tourists. The air show practice was really cool and it didn't matter if they only used the grey/white smoke, still awesome to watch them fly. I'm sad to hear they'll be stopping service. Sure hope the park service can figure out another provider.
8. Blackwater River State Recreation Area
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Home to one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the world, this 200,000-acre park offers canoeing, camping and nature trails.
Reviewed By SarahMiller73 - Georgiana, United States
We parked in a lot for $4 and used a nearby company to take us up the river. We floated back down on tubes. The river and it’s beaches are beautiful. Back at the parking area the restrooms are clean and useful. It’s a great place to spend the day!
9. Saenger Theatre
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Opened in 1925, generations of Pensacola area residents have walked under the historic Saenger Theatre's marquee to enjoy music, dance, comedy and drama. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Saenger Theatre is home to Broadway in Pensacola, the Pensacola Symphony, Ballet Pensacola, Pensacola Opera, and the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Nationally acclaimed touring acts including concerts, comedians and children's shows along with an annual Summer Classic Movie Series are also part of the rich entertainment offerings on the Saenger stage.
Reviewed By jwillinois - Illinois City, United States
This was the first time that we had attend an event at the Saenger Theatre. We found the historic theatre to be beautiful. The employees were courteous and helpful. The performance was wonderful. We would definitely go again. The only problem we had, was that we were sitting in the upper corner of the theatre and the spot light operator kept banging the spotlight for some reason. I saw Jersey Boys on Broadway, and this performance was equally as good.
10. Pensacola Little Theatre
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
This theatre is home to a variety of shows.
Reviewed By BigBraveNomad - Navarre, United States
I recently attended a show at the Little Theater called Savannah Sipping Society. It was WAY better than I ever imagined. The actresses were hilarious and very good. The most impressive part of the show was that they only used one set for the entire thing. The PLT also offers a very nice refreshment stand before the show and during intermission. I love everything about PLT and I can't wait to go to another show!
