Pensacola, Florida -- It’s a vacationer’s dream: pristine beaches and Florida sunshine with plenty of free activities to keep the family entertained. The Pensacola Bay Area offers some of the best values of any coastal destination. This summer, families can relax along 52 miles of sugar-white beaches and emerald waters, explore 450 years of history at various sites around town, enjoy concerts five times a week and watch the amazing Blue Angels practice and perform – all without spending a dime. So forget the coupons, and enjoy a memorable, money-saving, magical vacation and be sure to check out these 30 ideas for free family-friendly fun:
1. Play on our stunning, white sandy beaches
2. Visit the National Naval Aviation Museum - one of the world’s largest air and space museums
3. Learn about Pensacola’s rich history at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum
4. Enjoy an outdoor summer concert under the oak trees at Evenings in Old Seville
5. Learn about sea life at Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger-led programs
6. Watch the world-famous Blue Angels practice most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
7. Walk in the footsteps of the king and queen of Spain by taking the Royal Tour of Pensacola
8. Explore nature at the Edward Ball Nature Trail located at the University of West Florida
9. Head to the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach for Bands on the Beach concerts
10. See Veterans Memorial Park, the nation’s only replica of Washington, D.C.’s Veterans Memorial
11. Uncover history at the Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail
12. See the only natural bluffs in Florida at Bay Bluff Park located along Scenic Highway
13. Go bird-watching at Project GreenShores, a habitat restoration project on Pensacola Bay
14. Stroll through the Pensacola Historic District and Palafox Place shops, galleries and restaurants
15. Visit Quayside Art Gallery, the largest co-op in the Southeast with three floors of original art
16. Search for sand dollars, seashells and hermit crabs at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key
17. Play tennis at Bayview Park overlooking Bayou Texar
18. Tour Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt at NAS Pensacola
19. Enjoy free admission on Tuesdays at the Pensacola Museum of Art
20. Get spooked at St. Michael’s Cemetery, a burial ground since the late 18th century
21. Bring your pets to the dog beach at Bayview Park on Bayou Texar
22. Enjoy free samples at Joe Patti’s Seafood, one of the largest markets in the Southeast
23. Kayak the beginning of the Florida Paddling Trail
24. Attend Gallery Night, where shops and galleries showcase art and offer wine
25. Bring a picnic to Sounds of Summer, a concert series on Portofino Boardwalk
26. Catch beads and other loot from colorful floats during the Fiesta Days Celebration parade
27. Explore history along the African-American Heritage Trail
28. Watch fireworks over Pensacola Bay or Santa Rosa Sound on the Fourth of July
29. See the Blue Angels perform their amazing stunts during the Pensacola Beach Air Show
30. Watch as more than 40 boats compete at speeds up to 170 mph during Perdido Key’s Thunder of the Gulf Powerboat Races
For more information about the Pensacola Bay Area or to request a Visitor Guide, call the Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 874-1234 or (850) 434-1234 or go online to www.VisitPensacola.com and VisitPensacola.Blogspot.com.
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