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National Naval Aviation Museum
Ollie #1 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
5 of 5 stars 178 reviews
Owner description: Experience the magic of flight at the National Naval Aviation Museum! See over 4,000 artifacts and 150 aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and...... more » Owner description: Experience the magic of flight at the National Naval Aviation Museum! See over 4,000 artifacts and 150 aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation. Ride the flight simulators or catch all the drama and power of amazing IMAX films. Dine in the authentic Cubi Bar Cafe and take home the spirit of Naval Aviation with a unique memento from the Flight Deck Store. Spend a cool day inside the Museum and experience Hands-on-History! « less
Attraction type  Military Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  11.2 km from city centre
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Pensacola Naval Air Station
Ollie #2 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Owner description: Homebase for the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola NAS is also home to the Pensacola Lighthouse, the National...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance  9.9 km from city centre
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Pensacola Beach
Ollie #3 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Located on Santa Rosa Island, Pensacola Beach is a popular spot for family vacations.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  12.0 km from city centre
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Ollie #4 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  9.9 km from city centre
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Pensacola Lighthouse
Ollie #5 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

The PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE is still an active aid to navigation. Its flashing white beacon shines at 20-second intervals and is visible 27 miles out to sea. Pensacola is the oldest... more »

Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  11.5 km from city centre
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Fort Pickens
Ollie #6 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews

Fort Pickens Offers Natural Beauty, History The massive brick fortress with spectacular views and a rich history is not to be missed. Named after a Revolutionary War hero, Andrew... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  12.8 km from city centre
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Fort Barrancas
Ollie #7 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Located in the Pensacola Naval Station, this is the site of the first U.S. Naval yard that was built in 1821.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  12.1 km from city centre
Santa Rosa Island
Ollie #8 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Pensacola Beach is the main attraction on this island.
Attraction type  Islands
Saenger Theatre
Ollie #9 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

  The Saenger Theatre recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation to transform the Spanish Baroque-style landmark to its original grandeur. The Palafox Place centerpiece... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
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Pensacola Visitor Information Center
Ollie #10 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
Ollie #11 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Beaches; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  12.2 km from city centre
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T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
Ollie #12 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Museum that features unique and innovative exhibits depicting West Florida's history, architecture and archaeology.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Historic Pensacola Village
Ollie #13 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Historic village consists of twenty properties belonging to the Pensacola National Register Historic District, including several museums and the...... more » Owner description: Historic village consists of twenty properties belonging to the Pensacola National Register Historic District, including several museums and the Colonial Archaeological Trail. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Trails
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
Ollie #14 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Visitors can view wildlife and fabulous flora and fauna from one of the many nature trails in this 1,000 acres of woods.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Blackwater River State Recreation Area
Ollie #15 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Home to one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the world, this 200,000-acre park offers canoeing, camping and nature trails.
Attraction type  State Parks
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The Zoo
Ollie #16 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Walk or take a train to see over 700 animals.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  22.6 km from city centre
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Rave Motion Picture Theater
Ollie #17 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  8.3 km from city centre
Johnson Beach
Ollie #18 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Beaches
Play
Ollie #19 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Game/ Entertainment Centres
Pensacola Little Theatre
Ollie #20 of 42 attractions in Pensacola
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews

Pensacola Little Theatre proclaims itself to be "the oldest continually-produ... community theatre in the Southeastern United States." PLT formed in the mid-1930s, as part of the... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
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