This was the site of the first European settlement in North America. Since then, five nations have tried to possess Pensacola, earning it the name "City of Five Flags". Due to its fascinating heritage, the area has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Pensacola Village, the Seville Palafox and North Hill are in the historic district. The area has a distinctly Spanish flavor and boasts numerous colonial homes, charming boutiques, shops and restaurants.
The strikingly beautiful beaches, many preserved by the Gulf Islands National Seashore, are a delight. Pensacola Beach is the hub of the Santa Rosa barrier island and is famed for its miles of unspoiled sugary white sands, their color determined by the fact that they are composed of 98% quartz, washed down from Appalachia. Perdido Key, a barrier island on Pensacola's west side, boasts pristine beaches dotted with dunes. It is a protected environment for numerous species of wildlife.
Also in this area are the Naval Air Station, home of the Blue Angels, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and historic Fort Pickens where Geronimo was once held captive.
For those who prefer an active vacation, sporting opportunities abound. There is fishing, sailing, golfing and diving. Family attractions include Sam's Fun City, Pensacola's largest amusement park, and The Zoo Gulf Breeze, with its lush botanic gardens and a boardwalk where visitors can walk 12 feet above the animals!
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Hotels in Pensacola
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Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, FL 200 East Gregory Street
PENSACOLA
FL
32501 UNITED STATES
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Holiday Inn Pensacola I 10 and 291 Mall, FL 7200 Plantation Rd.
PENSACOLA
FL
32504 UNITED STATES
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Quality Inn Pensacola 6550 Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Best Western Resort Pensacola Beach 16 Via De Luna, Pensacola, Florida, 32561-2004, USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport 2187 AIRPORT BLVD
PENSACOLA FL 32504
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Microtel Inn and Suites Pensacola 8001 Lavelle Way,
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Holiday Inn Express Pensacola, FL 7330 Plantation Road,
Pensacola , Florida 32504
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Sleep Inn Pensacola 2591 Wilde Lake Blvd
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Econo Lodge Pensacola 7194 Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Comfort Inn NAS-Corry Pensacola Hotel 3 New Warrington Road,
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Rodeway Inn Pensacola 8500 Pine Forest Road,
Pensacola, Florida 32534
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Comfort Inn Pensacola 8690 Pine Forest Rd.
Pensacola
Florida
USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | La Quinta Inn Pensacola, Florida FL 7750 North Davis Hwy., Pensacola, FL, USA
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Travelodge Inn And Suites 6950 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, 32505
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Howard Johnson Express Inn Pensacola 4126 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, 32506
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Howard Johnson Express Inn Pensacola Fl 6919 Pensacola Blvd, Interstate Exit-10A, Hwy-29, Pensacola, 32505
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Ramada Inn Bayview 7601 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, 32504
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Pensacola Days Inn North 7051 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, 32505
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Pensacola-Days Inn Historic Downtown 710 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola, 32501
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Ramada Limited Pensacola 8060 Lavelle Way, Pensacola, 32534
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Pensacola Knights Inn 5829 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, 32505
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Super 8 Motel Pensacola 7220 Plantation Road, Pensacola, 32504
Hotel Information and Reservations | | | Super 8 Motel Pensacola N. A. S. Corry 5 North New Warrington Rd., Pensacola, 32506
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Pensacola Facts and Weather
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Pensacola Attractions
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1. National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Boulevard Pensacola Florida 32508
Tel: +1 850 452 3604
2. Sam's Fun City
6709 Pensacola Boulevard Pensacola Florida 32505
Tel: +1 850 505 0800
3. The Zoo Gulf Breeze
5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze Florida 32561
Tel: +1 850 932 2229
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Pensacola Restaurants
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1. Jamie's
424 E Zaragoza Street Pensacola Florida
Tel: +1 850 434 2911
2. McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 34474-4407
Tel: +1 850 433 6789
3. Mesquite Charlie's
5901 N W Street Pensacola Florida
Tel: +1 850 434 0498
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