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Pensacola Attractions

Your guide to the best things to do in Pensacola, United States, from forts to wildlife.

Things to do in Pensacola – top Pensacola must-see attractions

Pensacola is where U.S. military history runs deep and the Gulf Coast lifestyle keeps things laid-back and fun. Think brick forts, century-old lighthouses, and massive aircraft collections sitting right alongside beachside parks and family-friendly museums. You can climb 177 steps at the Pensacola Lighthouse for sweeping bay views, walk among 150+ historic planes at the National Naval Aviation Museum, or explore a 1800s brick fortress at Fort Pickens. Ready to see what this panhandle city has to offer? Here are the top places to visit in Pensacola, United States.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Museums
Museums
Nature reserves
Nature reserves
Parks
Parks
Lighthouses
Lighthouses
Zoos
Zoos
National Naval Aviation Museum
Families
National Naval Aviation Museum
Why visit?
  • 150+ historic aircraft
  • Blue Angels exhibits
  • IMAX theater
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Couples
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Why visit?
  • 177-step lighthouse climb
  • Maritime artifact collection
  • Panoramic bay views
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Families
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Why visit?
  • 30-acre open safari preserve
  • Giraffe & hippo encounters
  • Petting zoo area
Fort Pickens
History Geeks
Fort Pickens
Why visit?
  • Civil War-era brick fort
  • Underground Railroad history
  • Coastal trail access
Blue Wahoos Stadium
Families
Blue Wahoos Stadium
Why visit?
  • Waterfront stadium views
  • Minor League Baseball games
  • Event & group spaces
Big Lagoon State Park
Families
Big Lagoon State Park
Why visit?
  • Saltwater marsh trails
  • Beachfront swimming area
  • Seasonal bird migration
Cordova Mall
Shoppers
Cordova Mall
Why visit?
  • 120+ specialty stores
  • Anchor department stores
  • Dining options on-site
Historic Pensacola Village
History Geeks
Historic Pensacola Village
Why visit?
  • Living history programming
  • Museum of Commerce & Industry
  • 1890s Pensacola streetscapes
Families
Pensacola MESS Hall
Why visit?
  • Hands-on science experiments
  • Kids' engineering stations
  • Rotating STEM exhibits
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