Pensacola Visitor Information Center
Pensacola Visitor Information Center: Address, Phone Number, Pensacola Visitor Information Center Reviews: 4.5/5
Pensacola Visitor Information Center
Pensacola Visitor Information Center
4.5
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The Pensacola Visitor Information Center is your one-stop resource for information on lodging, attractions, events, festivals, the Blue Angels practice schedule, local coupons and more! Be sure to stop by our gift shop which carries a variety of products by local vendors and artisans. And be sure to take a photo with "Pelikini", our jumbo Pelican statue...in a bikini of course! View current works of art or historic artifacts on display from local museums or galleries, plus learn fun things to do in Pensacola, Perdido Key, and Pensacola Beach. Thank you for stopping by, we look forward to meeting you! Pensacola Visitors Information Center is located on the northeast side of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, inside Wayside Park. Free parking, complimentary seasonal refreshments, and clean facilities. The Center works with a variety of non-profit groups and is a drop off location for Mana Food Bank Drives, Toys for Tots and the Pensacola Humane Society.
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r w
Brashear, TX42 contributions
Aug 2021
Very difficult to get to due to construction, but we found it worthwhile. Staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly!
Written August 8, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Enchntress
Clearwater, FL26 contributions
Aug 2019
Visitor center older lady volunteers not so helpful - refused to make change even if we bought something in the gift shop. Which leads to the next warning - if you'd like to fish from the old bridge, be sure to bring $5 per car and $2 per person who wants to fish. There is a check-point where you're asked to pay these fees with a box on the ground with envelopes which you're suppose to pay for your car & fishing fees and put into a slot. They only take checks or cash and as stated previously, the welcome station is unwilling to make change and you must drive 2 miles to get cash/change. Wish we would have known this before arriving as it cost us an extra 30-40 minutes to rectify the situation. Once fishing, it was an awesome time and place to soak in the bay fresh air and we caught many fish. It did get a bit crowded as the afternoon went on - I assume it must be very popular for night-time fishing.
Written August 13, 2019
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pupilein
Pensacola Beach, FL39 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The volunteers there are knowledgeable and helpful. Some games for kids, young and old. Lots of maps and they will be happy to assist with great advise.
Written July 9, 2019
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cheryl h
Durham, NC56,783 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
The visitor center is wide open, colorful, and has a nice view of the bay. The lady at the desk was extremely helpful and spent a lot of time circling places on a map for us. Even if you have kids with you, they will be able to entertain themselves by working on a jigsaw puzzle, playing checkers, or building something using magnets. I thought this was a great thing to keep the kids busy.
Written May 12, 2019
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Trish K
Houston, TX47 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
I recommend everyone go here when you first arrive in Pensacola. There is so much information and the staff are very helpful. I also recommend people sign up for the Hop-On Hop-Off tour. It’s only a little more than an hour but you really get a lay of the land. The Visitor Center is one of the pick up spots.
Written April 28, 2019
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SEDONA H.
New Orleans, LA27 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Lots of great information with books with coupons. Everyone ready 2 give info and suggestions Good place to catch the trolley
Written April 23, 2019
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vivngeo
katy texas9 contributions
May 2018
Everyone at the center is very helpful with any questions, and helping you plan your vacation in the pensacola area.
They have lots of material for you to select from to make your time in Pensacola more enjoyable.
They have lots of material for you to select from to make your time in Pensacola more enjoyable.
Written April 13, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thanks for stopping in, come see us again soon!
Written April 15, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Linda D
Portland, ME2,534 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
A nice visitor center with information on things to do in the area. Friendly staff and helpful. A very small shop for purchasing Pensacola items.
Written March 31, 2019
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Yvette C
Trenton, Canada337 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We drove around in circles and around again, couldn't find the place. There are blue signs on the highway, then none.
Written March 6, 2019
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Hey Yvette,
We're sorry to hear that you had a difficult time finding us. If you're ever in the area in the future, we're located at 1401 E. Gregory Street inside of Wayside Park. It's the park near the base of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Please call us at 850-434-1234 if you need any further assistance.
Written March 7, 2019
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AAtravelflier
Missouri60 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We had a bit of a time getting there when you are coming from one of the directions, but well worth it. The lady at the desk was very helpful. The center was neat and clean, well organized. I used the restroom and was very impressed with looks, supplies, etc. They had a puzzle out for visitors to spend a few moments piecing together. Since we were on a free-as-you-go with no plans for the day, we put a piece of the puzzle together. And another piece. And another piece. And next thing you know, we had been there two hours and completed the puzzle.
Written March 5, 2019
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Great to hear you had a nice time, thanks for stopping in!
Written March 7, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
yardsaleruthie
Florence, KY
hi when is turtle mating season?
Laura W
Pensacola, FL77 contributions
Call Fort Pickens 850-934-2600
Gordon M
4 contributions
We are flying from Scotland to Jacksonville. We will drive to Pensacola and spend 2/3 nights. We then wish to leave our car at our hotel (nothing booked yet) and take public transport to New Orleans and spend 2 nights there before returning to Pensacola.
Can you advise if this is possible and if there is anything else we need to consider? Thanks, Gordon Mackenzie
Larry O
Pensacola, FL
Gordon, I have talked with 3 different hotels, and all indicate there can be a measure worked out to leave you vehicle at their property.
Public transportation - I looked at the Bus schedules, there are 3 buses every day except Friday and Tuesday each week - generally around $35 dollars per person, one way.
Thanks - looking forward to your visiting our area.
Larry