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Garden Inn and Suite Pensacola, FL Attractions
This is the place to hear the roar and view the amazing feats
of the famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying overhead. Visitors
to Pensacola, Florida will experience this and a host of other
things to do and see from history and shopping to sports,
natural beauty, and attractions. Conveniently located and
easily accessible at the western end of the Florida Panhandle,
Pensacola lies only five miles inland from the beautiful beaches
of the Gulf of Mexico. With a moderate climate year round
due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its western
Florida location, any time of year is suitable for a visit.
Even in January the temperature averages a comfortable 52,
with highs in the mid 60’s. It’s the time of year
the Polar Bear Club holds its annual Polar Bear Dip. If you
are lucky enough to be visiting in November, the famous U.S.
Navy Blue Angels, who are based in Pensacola, return home
for their annual homecoming air show. Regardless of the time
of year, there is something worth seeing and doing.
For a taste of the city, be sure to visit Flounder’s
Restaurant. Known for its kid-friendly atmosphere, complete
with a jungle-gym boat outside in the sand area, surrounded
by dining tables along Santa Rosa sound and filled with antiques
from around the globe, this is no ordinary restaurant. A must
see attraction in the area is the National Museum of Aviation
with its IMAX Theater. The Museum displays over 170 vintage
aircraft and spans 300,000 square feet. Combine this with
a movie at the IMAX and it makes for a perfect day of recreation
with a historical flare.
No visit to the area is complete without spending some time
at an amusement park. Sam’s Fun City is conveniently
located and features over 20 rides, go-karts, bumper boats,
and mini golf, as well as an arcade and water park. Pensacola
also is home to many beautiful parks with fountains, play
areas and water access. Feed the ducks at Bayview Park or
watch an osprey return to its nest with a freshly caught fish
at Big Lagoon State Park. And speaking of fishing, the old
Pensacola Bay Bridge is one of the longest fishing piers in
the US and for just a small charge; you can fish right in
the middle of the bay.
Downtown is a place for a leisurely walk and for terrific
shopping. Stop at one of the coffee shops, cafes or eateries
for lunch, or for an afternoon latte. The downtown area showcases
art galleries featuring both local and regional art, as well
as the traveling exhibits found in the Pensacola Museum of
Art. If antique shopping entices you, antique stores and flea
markets pepper the area from the elegant to the eclectic.
The city has been given many nicknames over the years; The
Cradle of Naval Aviation, The Western Gate to the Sunshine
State, America’s First Settlement, and the City of Five
Flags.
All such monikers are fitting in their descriptions of this
vibrant and beautiful place. Spend some time in Pensacola
- you'll see why they say it's where thousands live the way
millions wish they could.
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