By Sandy O誰eal
Pensacola
Florida
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Pensacola, Florida is probably most well known for its sugar white sands and beaches that extend for miles. However, it also holds a very significant place in the history of the continental United States. Pensacola was founded in 1559 by Spanish explorers and was the first non permanent European settlement in the continental United States.
Pensacola and its offerings are easily accessible by air through Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS). Book your flight to this vacation paradise with EscapeWizard.com: Follow the link to make flight arrangements (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com will also assist you in arranging your hotel accommodations. Follow the link to book your hotel: (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) .
When you arrive in Pensacola, Florida, you will find that the city has a long list of things to do and places to see. Whether you stay in the city or on the beach, there is a vast array of activities to fill your days and nights.
Pensacola is deeply steeped in Naval History and Naval Air Station Pensacola is proud to be called home to the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. EscapeWizard.com also recommends that you include a visit to Naval Air Station Pensacola where you can visit the Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas (a historic military fort), and the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum. But the historic sites don’t end here. EscapeWizard.com recommends that you head on over to the beach where you will find Historic Ft. Pickens. The Fort is currently part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and is administered by the National Park Service. Its past is deep seated in military history. It was constructed between 1829 and 1834. It was built as part of a construction effort of the United States to fortify all major ports. It was 1 of 4 (and the largest) forts designed to fortify Pensacola harbor.
Pensacola’s Arts & Cultural scene also offers something everyone. From ballet to the symphony, opera or the theatre you will find it all. You can stroll through charming downtown Pensacola to visit numerous art galleries and museums and find plenty of places to dine along the way. EscapeWizard.com suggests that you may to stop by the Pensacola Museum of Art which hosts permanent art and cultural exhibits as well as well renowned traveling exhibits.
These are only a few of the arts and cultural activities available to you. EscapeWizard.com also encourages you to visit the T. T. Wentworth Museum, DeVilliers Cultural Heritage Museum of Performing Arts, Pensacola History Museum, and the Quina House Museum.
If your visit to Pensacola includes the sun & surf, you will find plenty of activities to enjoy. You can go deep sea fishing, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, scuba diving, or parasailing. Bring along the sunscreen!
For the outdoor enthusiast, EscapeWizard.com recommends a visit to Big Lagoon State Park. The park is 678 acres situated along the Intracoastal Waterway. Within the park you can camp, swim, fish, boat, canoe, hick and picnic. There are 5 miles of hiking and nature trails. There is also an observation tower which provides an extraordinary view of the park, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Perdido Key. The park is also a gateway site for the Great Florida Birding Trail.
If you are looking for a place to play golf, the Pensacola area is home to numerous public and private golf courses. EscapeWizard.com suggests A.C. Read Golf Club, Osceola Municipal Golf Course Carriage Hills Golf Club, Marcus Point Golf Club, Perdido Bay Golf Club, Lost Key Golf Club, Scenic Hills Country Club, and many more.
Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach are both ideal locations for dining and nightlife. Whether you want to dine is shorts and sandals, or dress to the nines, you fill find an atmosphere that will please most everyone.
From its’ sugar white beaches to its’ historic downtown, EscapeWizard.com can promise that Pensacola has something to offer everyone!
Pensacola and its offerings are easily accessible by air through Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS). Book your flight to this vacation paradise with EscapeWizard.com: Follow the link to make flight arrangements (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com will also assist you in arranging your hotel accommodations. Follow the link to book your hotel: (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) .
When you arrive in Pensacola, Florida, you will find that the city has a long list of things to do and places to see. Whether you stay in the city or on the beach, there is a vast array of activities to fill your days and nights.
Pensacola is deeply steeped in Naval History and Naval Air Station Pensacola is proud to be called home to the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. EscapeWizard.com also recommends that you include a visit to Naval Air Station Pensacola where you can visit the Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas (a historic military fort), and the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum. But the historic sites don’t end here. EscapeWizard.com recommends that you head on over to the beach where you will find Historic Ft. Pickens. The Fort is currently part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and is administered by the National Park Service. Its past is deep seated in military history. It was constructed between 1829 and 1834. It was built as part of a construction effort of the United States to fortify all major ports. It was 1 of 4 (and the largest) forts designed to fortify Pensacola harbor.
Pensacola’s Arts & Cultural scene also offers something everyone. From ballet to the symphony, opera or the theatre you will find it all. You can stroll through charming downtown Pensacola to visit numerous art galleries and museums and find plenty of places to dine along the way. EscapeWizard.com suggests that you may to stop by the Pensacola Museum of Art which hosts permanent art and cultural exhibits as well as well renowned traveling exhibits.
These are only a few of the arts and cultural activities available to you. EscapeWizard.com also encourages you to visit the T. T. Wentworth Museum, DeVilliers Cultural Heritage Museum of Performing Arts, Pensacola History Museum, and the Quina House Museum.
If your visit to Pensacola includes the sun & surf, you will find plenty of activities to enjoy. You can go deep sea fishing, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, scuba diving, or parasailing. Bring along the sunscreen!
For the outdoor enthusiast, EscapeWizard.com recommends a visit to Big Lagoon State Park. The park is 678 acres situated along the Intracoastal Waterway. Within the park you can camp, swim, fish, boat, canoe, hick and picnic. There are 5 miles of hiking and nature trails. There is also an observation tower which provides an extraordinary view of the park, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Perdido Key. The park is also a gateway site for the Great Florida Birding Trail.
If you are looking for a place to play golf, the Pensacola area is home to numerous public and private golf courses. EscapeWizard.com suggests A.C. Read Golf Club, Osceola Municipal Golf Course Carriage Hills Golf Club, Marcus Point Golf Club, Perdido Bay Golf Club, Lost Key Golf Club, Scenic Hills Country Club, and many more.
Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach are both ideal locations for dining and nightlife. Whether you want to dine is shorts and sandals, or dress to the nines, you fill find an atmosphere that will please most everyone.
From its’ sugar white beaches to its’ historic downtown, EscapeWizard.com can promise that Pensacola has something to offer everyone!