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Pensacola is a water wonderland. Whether it's fishing, swimming, enjoying a dolphin cruise or exploring the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach provide the perfect setting for whatever floats your boat. What wonderful memories you can build taking your friends or family out for exciting times along the beautiful emerald coast.
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Adventurous Spirit? Diving to sunken ships, seeing the wonders below or exploring the Gulf's newest artificial reef, The Mighty Oriskany--a former naval aviation carrier, will bring you adventure beyond your wildest dreams.
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The Emerald Coast area is known for our quality golf courses and full service amenities. There is something inspirational about playing golf in the fresh air and sent of the sea. No matter what your handicap, you'll find golf is better on the Emerald Coast. |
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Home to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, come delight in the beauty of Pensacola Beach. Nothing compares to the whitest, most pristine beaches you'll ever find and the emerald green colors of the coastal waters. Indulge in delicious seafood from award-winning restaurants. Have fun with your family in so many different ways...from building sandcastles on the beach, riding bikes or just playing & relaxing on the beach. Come experience what Pensacola Beach has to offer. |
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Ferry service to Fort Pickens on the Gulf Islands National Seashore is now available.
Katelyn Charters is the first to offer ferry transportation to Fort Pickens.
Hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 shut down Fort Pickens Road. The fort has been accessible only by foot since then.
Passengers can board the ferry at the Chulamar Shack at Sabine Marina on Pensacola Beach.
Reservations are required to ride the ferry. The cost to ride is $25. Children under 10 can ride for half price. The current ferry can hold up to 12 people.
For reservations, call (850) 492-1099. |
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1750
Radford Boulevard, NAS Pensacola, FL; 800-327-5002
One of the largest air and space museums in the world where you can share in the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history. So many things to do at the museum, including IMAX movies, motion-based simulator rides, guided tours of the museum and flight line.
Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily
Admission: Free |
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5701 Gulf
Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL: 850-932-2229
A wildlife experience awaits you at
The ZOO, with over 700 animals surrounded by botanical
gardens. See the animals up close or take a ride on the Safari Line Limited-a train ride through
over 30 acres of free-roaming
wildlife.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summer Hours); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Winter Hours)
Admission: Adults $11.50; Children $8.25 (ages 3-11); Seniors $10.50 (62-up)
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6709 Pensacola
Boulevard, Pensacola, FL; 850-505-0800
Sam’s Fun City offers family fun for
all ages. The fun gets even more
intense as we add Surf City Water Park and the
Crossroads Arcade! Enjoy delicious food at Bullwinkle’s
Restaurant, currently located inside Sam's Fun City.
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday &
Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission: Free
Park Admission. Tickets for Rides are for Sale. |
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10274 Pond Road,
Milton, FL : 800-967-6789
The beautiful Blackwater River is the ONLY pristine sand
river left in the United States, so unique that the
State of Florida purchased and designated it as a State
Forest. It offers large pavilions, restrooms and outdoor
showers. Enjoy a pleasant ride on the river and then simply
beach your canoe, tube or kayak.
Hours: Open daily,
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Day Canoe Trip (4 to 6 hours)
$19 per person
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130 East Government
Street, Pensacola, FL: 850-434-6211
Pensacola is the oldest
non-continuous settlement in the U.S. and it has been the stage for much of the
town's history. From the first Spanish settlements in
the 1700s, to the shops and restaurants housed in the
historical buildings today, the Seville District is rich
with culture and activity, old and new. Photos
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Admission: Adults -
$6, Seniors $5, and $2.50 for kids ages 4 to 16.
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Fort Pickens area,
Pensacola Beach, FL; 850-934-2635
Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers in 1834 in a effort to fortify Pensacola
Harbor, Fort Pickens is now an historic attraction in
the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The fort was
occupied by federal troops during the Civil War and at
one time was a military prison for Apache medicine man
Geronimo. Photos
Hours: Mar 1-Oct
31, 9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Nov 1-Feb 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $8.00 for 7 Day Pass |
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1010 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton, FL: 800-247-8575
Since 1955, millions of people have
visited our park, enjoyed our attractions and left with
smiles on their faces. Our mission is to provide both an
educational and entertaining experience, while inspiring
people of all ages to learn more about the marine world
around them.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Admission: Adults $18.50; Children 3-10, $11.00;
Seniors $16.50; Children ages 2 and under are free with a paying parent.
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The Butterfly House is one of the few houses that specialize in butterflies and plants that are native to the Florida Panhandle. The gardens are planted to show the plants that will survive in the Northwest Florida area. During our season, May through Labor Day, we have 300 to 500 butterflies flying free in our house.
Opening date is April 17, 2008.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
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Five Flags Speedway, home of the Snowball Derby, is celebrating 5 Decades of Speed this year in 2007. The speedway is in full swing from March to December. Fast cars, drivers pushing the limits and crowds going crazy!
Join the Excitement!
Hours: Grandstand Gates open at 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $10; Military & Seniors, $9; Children 6-11, $3; Under 5, Free.
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Historic Pensacola Village consists of twenty properties in the Pensacola National Register Historic District. Ten of these properties are interpreted facilities that are open to the public. Guided tours of these historic homes and buildings are offered daily, Monday through Saturday.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Tours 3 times daily at 11 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $6; Children 4-16, $2.50; Discounts for Seniors/Military.
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Catch the thrill of high-speed action-packed greyhound racing. Join the fun in our fully-enclosed, climate-controlled Kennel Club, Lounge, or Grandstand-- or enjoy railside seating outdoors for a close-up look at the excitement! . Live and instant replay television throughout the complex.
Hours: Matinees Sat.-Sun. 1 p.m.; Nightly Wed.-Sat. 7 p.m.
Admission: $2; Free: Seniors (55+) to matinees, Military & Visitors w/hotel key.
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The first floor of the Museum has the "Changing Exhibits" display as well as our excellent gift shop. On the 2nd floor you'll be transported back through time to Pensacola's beginning where you'll learn about the people who have lived here, military and maritime roots.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $4.00 per person.
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A popular attraction for lighthouse lovers. This operational lighthouse is run by the United States Coast Guard Pensacola. Climbing to the top may be off limits now, but the public still can view the outside of the lighthouse and tour the grounds and keeper's quarters, known as the Navy Command Display Center.
Tours of the keeper's quarters are from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and continue each Sunday through October. To learn more go to: Lighthousefriends.com
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