Location: Pensacola
Top Things to do in Pensacola
Things to do in Pensacola, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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.
3. 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!
4. St. Michael's Cemetery
5. Basilica of St Michael the Archangel
6. Fort Barrancas
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
Located in the Pensacola Naval Station, this is the site of the first U.S. Naval yard that was built in 1821.
Reviewed By James42558 - Ortonville, United States
We are glad that we had the chance to visit and learn more about this part of our American history! Huge complex, so allow time to go through it! If you have difficulty walking and climbing, you may not be able to see all of it though, but you can see the lower levels of it and certain buildings.
7. Veterans Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 158 reviews
The home of Wall South, the first permanent replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial. Founded in 1992 the Park has since grown and prospered. It now includes a WWI Memorial, a WWII Memorial, a Korean War Memorial, and a running series of plaques to honor local warriors who have fallen in the Global War on Terror. There is also a Purple Heart Memorial and a monument to the submarine lifeguards who rescued so many Navy pilots in WWII (including President George Herbert Walker Bash). Most recently, it is home to the Marine Corps Aviation Bell Tower, which has become a popular venue for local veteran's events and ceremonies. Our Park continues to grow. A Revolutionary War Memorial has been approved and will shortly join our other memorials. It will fill a gap of omission at the Park, honoring those whose sacrifice gave Americans a Nation worth defending. The next gap to be filled will be a memorial to honor the current generation of Americans who are fighting the Global War on Terror. Our community is steeped in military tradition and enriched with a strong military presence. The full range of service, sacrifice, duty and honor that comes with military service is amply illustrated in the example of our own citizens. This park is dedicated to the memories of those who sacrificed their lives in the defense of this nation.
Reviewed By 273reginam
was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. wonderful statues and tributes to our patriots. loved seeing the wreaths placed at all the memorials for Christmas. a must see!
8. Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
NOTICE TO GUESTS: We are located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. NAS Pensacola is currently open only to current DoD ID card holders and certain Veterans Health Identification Card holders. Unless sponsored through the Trusted Traveler program, no civilians will be granted access onto the base until further notice, and thus will not be able to access the Lighthouse. The Best View in Town! Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola. The tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Bay, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard.
Reviewed By loring556 - Saint Louis, United States
This is a must see and do in Pensacola. The lighthouse, keeper's house, and gift shop are well worth the effort to visit. And if one has the courage, a climb to the top of the lighthouse is offered. Beware, it is 19 stories tall. The museum is quite extensive and is house in the keeper's house. This is the tallest lighthouse on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is located on the Pensacola Naval Air Station, so visitors must present two forms of ID to enter.
9. Barrancas National Cemetery
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By maryofnavarre - Navarre, United States
Sadly visited to attend service for friend. This military cemetery is on base at Pensacola Naval Station. Currently you cannot access unless you are a DOD pass holder due to the incident in Dec. We were able to access due to the funeral procession and were impressed with the size and scope of the cemetery. Very well maintained and a beautiful final resting place for your loved ones.
10. Plaza De Luna
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By gloriagG1734ET
Small area with lots of entertaining fun--circle drive, park, and walk out on the pier -- check out expensive boats and free swimming dolphins. A small water play area is there (not in use right now). Pelicans diving for fish, big ship tied across the way, and the ferry boats to the National Park/Ft Pickens--great way to spend a few minutes or a few hours.
