Pensacola is American South

Red sunsets, white beaches and Blue Angels. We’re as down home as barbeque and iced tea, as classically elegant as wood-grilled shrimp, gouda cheese grits and white wine. We are New South and Old Florida, a resort town with a unique history and thriving community. Pensacola offers the best of all worlds to visitors. From history and shopping to sports, nature and attractions, there's something for everyone.

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Blue Angels Air Show

The biggest event of Pensacola’s summer festivities includes the world-famous Blue Angels! The Blue Angels Air Show over Pensacola Beach, which is supported by civilian and military performers, will be held July 11 – 12. A second performance is scheduled for November 14 – 15. The Navy’s famous flight demonstration squadron will be joined by an exhilarating line up at this must-see event. Experience first-rate pilots demonstrating the capabilities of their flying machines over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico! More about the Blue Angels Air Show

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach is the hub of Santa Rosa Island, one of the longest barrier islands in the world. The Gulf Islands National Seashore covers much of the island, keeping beaches accessible to the public and preserving the area's environment and history. Restaurants, shops and entertainment abound. The Pensacola Beach Pier and a variety of watersports guarantee that visitors never run out of fun at Pensacola Beach. More about Pensacola Beach

Past Comes Alive in Historic Pensacola Village

Pensacola's past comes alive in the Historic Pensacola Village located in the heart of downtown near Seville Square. The Village includes 20 properties in the Pensacola National Register Historic District. Ten of these properties are interpreted facilities that are open to the public. Historic Pensacola Village also is home to a collection of approximately 150,000 objects of historical and antiquarian interest to the City of Pensacola. More about Historic Pensacola Village

Military Reunions in Pensacola

For military reunions, large or small, Pensacola is the perfect location. Aside from the miles of pristine white sandy beaches and warm Gulf waters, Pensacola has a number of interesting military sites your guests can visit that not only pay respect to those who have served throughout the centuries, but also act as a colorful history lesson. Explore the National Naval Aviation Museum, one of the largest aviation museums in the world, featuring more than 170 vintage aircraft chronicling nearly 100 years of naval aviation. See a practice performance by the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team based here, or visit Wall South, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., located in Veterans Memorial Park. More about the Military Reunions in Pensacola

Famous Flyers Game at The National Naval Aviation Museum

With the new Famous Flyers game, the National Naval Aviation Museum educates its visitors about heroic and daring pilots, such as the first American in space, the first African-American to complete the Navy’s flight training program and the Naval aviator to command the first flights over the north and south poles. The object of the game is to match the famous aviators with the correct exhibits. Visitors who present their completed game at the Flight Deck Store will receive museum coupons and a registration card for a chance to win one of two grand prizes. More about the Famous Flyers Game at The National Naval Aviation Museum

Fishing The Pensacola Beach Pier

Stretching out across the emerald green waters beyond two sand bars, the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier has some of the most exciting fishing and sights any pier in Florida has to offer. Many kinds of marine life from dolphins, manatees, brown and cow rays, sharks and crabs can be viewed from the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors can amble along the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier in the evening hours and watch spectacular sunsets. More about Fishing The Pensacola Beach Pier

Snorkeling at Gulf Islands National Seashore

Dive in a mystical underwater-world by snorkeling with the park rangers at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Discover the 1906 wreck of the tugboat Sport, less than 1 mile east of the Fort Pickens Ranger Station in Pensacola Bay or the USS Massachusetts, a 550-foot battleship sunk by the military in the 1920’s 1.5 miles outside Pensacola Pass. The shallow areas on the bay side of the island are of scattered marine grass and hide pinfish, pipefish, seahorses and other interesting species, which offer an exciting snorkel experience. More about Snorkeling at Gulf Islands National Seashore

Girlfriend Getaways

You ever wanted to do something special with your girls? A Girlfriend Getaway to Pensacola is exactly what you’re looking for. From shopping, cooking classes and sailing lessons to a girls down under excursion or just sunbathing on the beautiful beaches, the Pensacola Bay Area brings an array of activities allowing girlfriends, new and old, to relax and reconnect. More about Girlfriend Getaways

Sailing In a Water Wonderland

Let the wind carry you through the coastal waters of Pensacola to enjoy the freedom and the closeness to the nature. Sailing in Pensacola has a long history since Don Tristan de Luna sailed 11 ships into what is now known as Pensacola Bay, in 1559. Today, the warm waters of Pensacola Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway make sailing in this area to a nature experience in a water wonderland. More about Sailing In a Water Wonderland

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Lori Coppels, CTIS
Group Tour Sales Manager
Email: lcoppels@visitpensacola.com

Patricia Mohan
Convention Sales Manager
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