Things to Do in Pensacola

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Posted By:	Carol Kudish
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Date Posted:	Tue, 29 Mar 2022

Besides reading a good book on the beach and enjoying the weather, there are lots of activities for you and your guests to enjoy while we sing songs and tell lies. We also have wide swaths of open time in our schedule to go for an outing. here are some top ideas of things to do in the Pensacola area.

On Base, NAS Pensacola

1. The Blue Angels will be practicing flight demonstrations Tuesday and Wednesday, 4/26/22 and 4/27/22. The museum opens their flight line behind the museum for best viewing. Practice starts at 10:30am and they fly for approximately 45 minutes.

website: https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels/

2. Explore the famous Lighthouse and Museum of Pensacola, and experience vistas of Pensacola Beach unparalleled and unrivalled by any other vantage point. Climb the 177 steps to the top of the lighthouse and check out the impressive view of the Pensacola Pass (the point where Pensacola meets the Gulf of Mexico). Built in 1859, the lighthouse has been part of the Pensacola skyline for hundreds of years.

A visit to the lighthouse also means a visit to the newly restored keeper’s quarters, built in 1869, which is now known as the Richard C Callaway Museum. This is a great place to get in some edu-fun activities, on your day.

Admission is 7 USD for adults and 4 USD for kids, seniors and military. Operating hours are daily between 10.00am to 5.30pm.

Lighthouse and Museum of Pensacola

Address: 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508, USA

Website: Lighthouse and Museum of Pensacola

3. National Museum of Naval Aviation. Pensacola has always been an important place for the military and for the aviation industry in the United States. This museum is dedicated to the history of aviation in America. National Naval Aviation Museum is a local landmark that showcases some of the best aircraft the U.S military has ever had, along with aircraft they still currently operate. Established in 1962, this museum near Naval Air Station Pensacola is home to 150 aircraft and spacecraft spanning the history of aircraft in the military, with models starting from the 1920s all the way to the modern age. If you’re interested in aviation or military history or even engineering, this museum will surely have what you’re looking for. Located across the street is a training center for piloting military aircraft.

National Naval Aviation Museum

Address: 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States

Website: National Naval Aviation Museum

4. Learn Florida state history at Fort Barrancas. Established in 1787, the fort was built by the first Spanish colonizers in the area as a means of defending the region. Fort Barrancas was built on a strategic hill overlooking the bay, and the area where the former gun batteries are located is still accessible to tourists. During the War of 1812, the historical fort saw action against the British Royal Navy in the Battle of Pensacola, with the results being an American victory. Today, the fort stands as a museum and has been designated a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Barrancas

Address: 3182 Taylor Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States

Opening hours Thu - Mon: 9am - 4:15pm (closed on Tue & Wed)

Off Base - Downtown Pensacola

1. View modern masterpieces at Pensacola Museum of Art.

Founded in 1954 by a group of local women, Pensacola Museum of Art is a great place to spend the afternoon if you’re looking to get out of the sun for a bit and see some local art as well as some pieces from international artists. Visiting the art museum is another thing to do in Pensacola. It offers a place for artists to showcase their work on a rotating basis, and it also hosts plenty of activities for kids and families, from art classes to guided tours. Some permanent pieces in their collection include iconic and legendary artists like Dali, Picasso, and Calder.

Pensacola Museum of Art

Address: 407 S Jefferson St, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States

Website: Pensacola Museum of Art

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 10am - 5pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm (closed on Mon)
Price: 8 USD

2. Learn about local history at T.T. Wentworth Jr Museum.

Built back in 1907, T.T. Wentworth Jr Museum is located along South Jefferson Street and is part of Pensacola Historic District. It aims to bring local history to life, as it is dedicated to teaching both tourists and locals about the origins of the city. The museum was built in the Alamo mission style, which pays homage to Florida’s first Spanish settlements. It officially opened in 1988 and has always been an integral part of the city’s history. History buffs will have a grand time here for sure.

T.T. Wentworth Jr Museum

Address: 330 S Jefferson St, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm (closed on Mon)

3. Join a unique BEER tour with Pensacola Pedal Trolley

How about a unique take on a pub crawl? Explore the best neighborhoods of Pensacola with your friends and sign up for this one-of-a-kind sightseeing tour! Pensacola Pedal Trolley provides a 14-seater vehicle that’s powered by pedals! You will be pedaling the trolley yourself, slowly but surely, all around downtown. You’ll go from bar to bar, just like a classic crawl, but it’ll be an eco-friendly journey throughout. This fun activity in Pensacola is best done with your closest friends or loved ones, so better round them up soon and join the tour!

Pensacola Pedal Trolley

Address: 11 S. Palafox St Suite F, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States

Website: Pensacola Pedal Trolley