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If you're looking for some great Florida beaches but aren't necessarily interested in a mega-resort or theme park atmosphere, Pensacola might just be the place for your perfect weekend. Home to Gulf Islands National Seashore, the city offers some of the best fishing and boating in the area. Inland, canoeing enthusiasts won't want to miss the beauty of the Blackwater River. Closer to town, the city has a proud military heritage, which can be seen at attractions like the National Museum of Naval Aviation and the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
 
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Portofino Island Resort & Spa
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Residence Inn Pensacola Downtown
Best Western Blue Angel Inn


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If the Blue Angels are in town when you visit, you can catch one of their twice-weekly practices at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Admission is free, but limited, so call ahead for details.

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TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Military historyMilitary history
National Naval Aviation Museum: Visitors are wowed by this collection of over 140 meticulously restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation.
Address: 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida
Phone: (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002
Free
Pensacola Naval Air Station: Homebase for the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola NAS is also home to the Pensacola Lighthouse, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and Fort Barrancas, an early 19th-century garrison.
Address: 190 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850-452-2311
Free
BeachesBeaches
Pensacola Beach: Located on Santa Rosa Island, Pensacola Beach is a popular spot for family vacations.
Address: Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 800 635 4803
Free
Gulf Islands National Seashore: This 150-mile stretch of seashore, which runs from Cat Island in Mississippi to Santa Rosa Island in Florida, offers sparkling blue water and many beautiful beaches along the way.
Address: Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850 934 2600
Admission fee
Historic sitesHistoric sites
Fort Pickens: Visitors can take a self-guided tour of this authentic fort active during the Civil War and later used as a jail to hold the infamous American Indian chief Geronimo.
Address: Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850 934 2635
Historic Pensacola Village: Historic village consists of twenty properties belonging to the Pensacola National Register Historic District, including several museums and the Colonial Archaeological Trail.
Address: 205 E Zaragoza St, Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850-595-5985
RestaurantsRestaurants
McGuire's Irish Pub & Brewery: Traditional pub grub with an Irish flair is what you'll find at this friendly and festive saloon and eatery.
Address: 600 E Gregory St, Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850-433-6789
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Portofino Island Resort & Spa
Popularity index: #4 in Pensacola
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Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach
Popularity index: #2 in Pensacola Beach
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Residence Inn Pensacola Downtown
Popularity index: #5 in Pensacola
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Best Western Blue Angel Inn
Popularity index: #6 in Pensacola
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Recommended Reading
"Drift Away on a Gentle Breeze in Pensacola"  Road & Travel Magazine
Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels, but also offers visitors beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and lots of sporting activities.
"Pensacola, Florida"  TravelCopy
A comprehensive guide to the sights and attractions in Pensacola.
"Pensacola has high-flying jet aces, great beaches and surprisingly good golf"  WorldGolf.com, Feb 26, 2008
Combine your love of sunny beaches and world-class golf in Florida's Panhandle.
"36 Hours In: Pensacola, Fla."  New York Times (free registration required), Dec 23, 2005
Take the time to visit this up and coming Florida city.
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