AREA ATTRACTIONS PENSACOLA - PERDIDO KEY AREA
Pensacola, Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze
Pensacola has become a premier vacation destination for millions in the United States and international visitors as well. For the most part, Memorial Day through Labor Day are considered to be the most popular season for beach-goers, but locals will tell you that spring and fall are fabulous as well! 40 miles of Gulf waters & sugar-white beaches. Area population more than 300,000, Central time zone.
343 days of sunshine. Average temperature: 75 degrees.
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Pensacola
Opera
Pensacola
Opera's reputation is based on high quality productions that feature some
of America's finest singing actors, and the performances are said by many
to be as excellent as those seen in New York and other large cities
Pensacola
Ballet (Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre)
In
1992, Kaleidoscope & Ballet Pensacola became one of the anchor tenants
in the newly renovated Pensacola Cultural Center. In this setting K&BP
has grown to become one of the major arts organizations in the area.In
recent years K&BP has enjoyed tremendous development with a goal of
becoming a cultural cornerstone of the region. Through synergistic efforts
of the Board of Directors, the newly formed K&BP Guild, Faculty and
Staff, the organization has produced positive financial results, as well
as critically successful performances and quality training for the
students
Pensacola
Little theatre
Pensacola
Little Theatre has long been the area’s leader in quality community
theater. Volunteers from all walks of life have banded together across
generations to bring Pensacola the very best PLT has to offer.
Pensacola
Greyhound track (Dog Racing)
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! Our Kennel Club offers fabulous steak or seafood dinners plus
great views of the races. Live and instant replay television throughout
the complex.
Pensacola
Civic Center - Bands and special shows daily
Upcoming
Events at the Pensacola Civic Center - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Civic Center tickets are available now at TickCo Premium
Seating. Please select one of the upcoming concerts or other events from
the list below to view available tickets at the Pensacola Civic Center.
Order tickets online through our secure server or over the phone.
Pensacola
Junior College Theater (Lyceum) (PJC)
Lyceum
is the college's cultural series available to students and public
consisting of music performances, theater events, dance programs, visual
arts exhibitions, and distinguished speakers. Lyceum events are free to
students, faculty, and staff. The public is invited for a nominal fee.
Lyceum is also a credit humanities elective in which students participate
in seminars before and after events.
West
Florida College Theater, Pensacola
To
learn about their program and to view the upcoming production
schedule. They would be happy to have you join them as a
student, as an audience member, or as a supporter of the arts.
Five
Flags speedway - Auto raceway
Florida
Short Track Stock Car Racing featuring all the Tracks and Speedways,
Racing Results, Fan Forums, Classifieds, Drivers, Racing Series and Racing
News.
This
1/2 mile, asphalt oval in Pensacola hosts Stock Car and USCS Spints racing
events.
Sanger
Theater - Live Legitimate theater, concerts, opera
Fishing
- Gulf of Mexico (Blue water - Big Fish)
Fishing
- Inland Fishing on the Intercoastal waterway
Fishing
- River - Perdido River, Blackwater River, Escambia River
Fishing
- Lake and other freshwater fishing
Big
Lagoon State Park-Florida State Park
Big
Lagoon State Recreation Area derives its name from a bordering body of
water called Big Lagoon. This coastal park which consists of 698 upland
acres, was opened in 1978 and beckons visitors with all the recreational
opportunities expected at a Florida state park
Boating
- Intercoastal waters (protected waterway)
Boating
- Gulf of Mexico Ocean waters (open ocean)
Boating
- Rivers and Lakes
Beachcombing
on the Gulf of Mexico waters.
Perdido
Key State Recreation Area , Perdido Key Island Florida
Barrier
islands protect the Florida mainland from harsh storms, provide habitat
for shore birds and other coastal animals, and provide unique
opportunities for visitors to relax, fish and enjoy nature. Perdido Key
State Recreation Area is a 247-acre barrier island near Pensacola on the
Gulf of Mexico. The wide, white, sandy beaches and the rolling sand dunes
covered with sea oats make this a pristine oasis along the rapidly
developing panhandle.
Blackwater
River State Park:
Blackwater
River State Park is considered one of the purest sandbottom rivers in the
world, the Blackwater River is in its natural state for almost its entire
length. Beginning 45 miles upstream in Alabama, it continues downstream
for 13 miles before emptying into Blackwater Bay. The river's sand bottom,
dark tannin waters and contrasting large, white sandbars have drawn
worldwide attention and provide the perfect setting for this 590- acre
park. The river attracts paddlers from far and wide and has been
designated a Florida canoe trail. The last two miles of the trail are
located within the park .
Pensacola
Ice Pilots (Hockey)
Fans
can purchase individual home game tickets in person at the Civic Center
box office, at any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 434-7444 or
through the Ice Pilots office at www.icepilots.com. For group tickets,
season tickets and birthday parties, fans can call the Ice Pilots at
432-PUCK.
Civil
War Soldiers Museum
Founded
by a local physician, the museum is a premiere Civil War educational and
historical site with accurate representations of the Civil War soldiers
life during our nation's most violent period. The excellent quality and
quantity of the Museum's diverse collection is depicted by authentic
artifacts, uniforms, equipment, weapons, art, hand-crafted figurines, and
life-sized camp scenes, including a Confederate Medical Field Hospital
with an amputation in progress, as well as hundreds of personal items used
by the common soldier during the war. View the web site for complete
details, hours etc.
National
Museum of Naval Aviation (Naval Air Station [NAS]
Pensacola)
Pensacola
Naval Air Station - One of the largest air-and-space museums in the
nation, features an awe-inspiring collection of more than 100 Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard aircraft. Some of this facility's highlights are on
loan from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Open 9- 5.
Veterans
Memorial park
Bayfront
Parkway near 9th Avenue - The Veterans Memorial Park includes The Wall
South, the nation's first full-name replica of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C. FREE
Big
Lagoon State Recreation Park
Bayfront
Parkway near 9th Avenue - The Veterans Memorial Park includes The Wall
South, the nation's first full-name replica of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C. FREE
Gulf
Island National SeaShore
Gulf
Islands National Seashore is rich in natural and cultural resources. There
are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, and fertile
coastal marshes. In the national seashore there are 19th century forts,
shaded picnic areas, winding nature trails, and comfortable campgrounds.
Diverse and abounding with wildlife, the park is not a single block of
land -- it is a mosaic. It includes 11 separate units stretching eastward
150 miles from West Ship Island, Mississippi, to the eastern tip of Santa
Rosa Island, Florida
Gulf
Breeze Zoo
The
ZOO is home to more than 700 animals, including rare lowland gorillas,
white Bengal tigers and Ellie the elephant. Known as the world's
friendliest zoo, it allows visitors to feed giraffes, ride a train through
30 acres of free-roaming animals, and enjoy a lush botanical garden.
Wildlife
Sanctuary of NorthWest Florida
The
ZOO is home to more than 700 animals, including rare lowland gorillas,
white Bengal tigers and Ellie the elephant. Known as the world's
friendliest zoo, it allows visitors to feed giraffes, ride a train through
30 acres of free-roaming animals, and enjoy a lush botanical garden.
Adventures
Unlimited
Canoeing,
tubing and camping fun on four wilderness streams. Two hours or three
days...canoe, tube, kayak, paddleboat or raft...camp... in tents or
cabins...alone or with family and friends. Established in 1976.
Historic
Pensacola Village
Experience
industry and commerce, black history and a variety of hands-on exhibits
aimed at young and old in a unique museum complex featuring 10 attractions
within walking distance of each other. Located in the heart of one of the
oldest historic districts in the Southeast
"T"
Street Flea Market
4OO
COVERED OUTSIDE BOOTHS, 60 INSIDES, 3 RESTAURANTS, 7 FOOD CARTS, R.V.
SPACES AND MUCH MORE; Customers: 10,000 PER WEEK
Pensacola
Bay Fishing Bridge (inshore fishing)
1.5
miles of bridge for fishing. 25 400-watt lights for night fishing. Park
your car, truck, or camper, near your fishing spot on the bridge Restrooms
on-site
Indian
temple Mound and Museum (Ft Walton Beach)
It
is the largest and most impressive collection of early culture in the
United States. The museum houses interpretive exhibits depicting 10,000
years of four prehistoric Native American tribes' occupation. Over 6,000
artifacts of stone, bone, clay and shell are here, as well as the largest
collection of Fort Walton Period ceramics in the Southeastern United
States. Exhibits also include artifacts from European Explorers, local
pirates, Civil War soldiers and early settlers; the largest Indian mound
discovered along saltwater (1400 A.D.) stands guard beside the museum.
Ft.
Pickens Visitor Center and Museum
Built
in the early 1800's to fortify the Pensacola Harbour. It was constructed
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is located at the west end of
Santa Rosa Island. Along with the old fort the area offers camping,
swimming, fishing and other activities, exhibits, a bookstore and a museum
Gulfarium
(Ft Walton Beach)
America's
second oldest marine park (1955), it hosts Atlantic bottlenose dolphins,
California sea lions, Peruvian penguins, Ridley turtles and more in 14
fascinating Gulf-edged exhibits. Dolphin stars Princess and Delilah
delight with feats from comedic soccer games to 18-foot (540cm) leaps.
The
above list is quite extensive but NOT complete as more and more new
and interesting attractions are added in the general area of
Pensacola, Perdido Key, Gulf Breeze, and Pensacola Beach. By far the Sugar
White Sand Beaches are the major attraction for most newcomers. This
is an area surrounded by water: Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Perdido
River, Styx River, Escambia River, Blackwater River, Intercoastal Waterway
(ICW), Lakes, Canals and Bayous. Boating is another major attraction.
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