Pensacola - Pensacola

Pensacola er en historisk strandby i nordvest Florida, i Amerikas Forenede Stater. Det er i Escambia County, Floridas vestligste amt, på spidsen af ​​"panhandle". Byen er hjemsted for Pensacola Naval Air Station, National Museum of Naval Aviation og mange historiske distrikter, der ligger i centrum. Omgivet på tre sider af vand er Pensacola-området fyldt med historie, skibsvrag, strande og spektakulære udsigter.

Pensacola bør ikke forveksles med sin nabo, Pensacola Strand, dækket af en separat artikel.

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Historie

Pensacola har kaldenavnet "Byen med fem flag." Kun Pensacola handelskammer faktisk anvendelser dette navn, men det er en bekvem korthånds måde at beskrive byens historie på. I løbet af de sidste 450 år har Pensacola været ejet af fem nationer: Spanien, Frankrig, Det Forenede Kongerige, De Forenede Stater og de konfødererede stater. Det var også beboet af forskellige indianerstammer, men sloganeers synes aldrig at inkludere dem.

Når Panzacola-indianere ankom til Pensacola for tusinder af år siden, fandt de gamle vækst fyrreskove, tykt med massive fyrretræer så store, at det ville tage to eller tre mænd at pakke dine arme rundt om stammen. Disse træer gav så meget skygge, at der næsten ikke var nogen skov på skovbunden, og det var let at rejse gennem skoven. Da der ikke er meget mad at finde i fyrreskove, havde stammerne en tendens til at leve nær vandet, hvor fiskeriet var rigeligt. Der er ikke meget kendt om disse tidlige indbyggere i området: de efterlod nogle artefakter, og alle stammerne, der boede i Pensacola før den europæiske kolonisering, er uddøde.

Europæisk kolonisering begyndte med Spansk: Juan Ponce de León (af Fountain of Youth-berømmelse) så først området, og senere spanske opdagelsesrejsende var begejstrede for den velbeskyttede dybe vandbugt. De anbefalede afvikling, og i 1559 Tristán de Luna y Arellano ankom til bugten og grundlagde den første europæiske bosættelse i USA. Han kaldte det ... Puerto de Santa Maria. Det mislykkedes elendigt. Han sendte sine mænd på værdiløse spejdermissioner i de øde fyrreskove, mistede alle sine skibe i en orkan (med forsyningerne stadig om bord!) Og var så ude af stand til og uinspirerende, at hans mænd muitede. Han boede takket være intervention fra katolske missionærer i byen, men når spanske skibe ankom et par måneder senere, forlod de resterende spaniere hurtigt bosættelsen.

Spanien kom ikke tilbage før 1698. De havde genopdaget bugten fem år tidligere under en kortlægningsexpedition. Da bugten stadig var en fristende havn, og der var mange gamle vækstfyrer ved den nærliggende Blackwater-flod, der ville være perfekt til skibsbygning, besluttede Spanien at genbosætte bugten. Denne gang blev forliget navngivet Bahía Santa María de Filipina. Stadig ikke Pensacola! Imidlertid blev navnet 'Panzacola' skrevet på opdagelsesrejsekort for området, og navnet begyndte at få uformel brug. Forliget var fattigt, lille, befolket for det meste af fanger og led mange tilbageslag.

I 1719 Frankrig, ledet af guvernøren i fransk Louisiana erobrede Pensacola fra den spanske i starten af ​​War of the Quadruple Alliance. Der var næsten ingen modstand fra Pensacola: ingen havde gidet at fortælle Pensacolians, at de var i krig! Den forvirrede by mødte franskmændene med åbne arme og forventede, at skibene fra Mobile handlede forsyninger, ikke kugler. Efter at have taget kontrol gjorde de ikke meget med byen. Franskmændene brændte Pensacola under deres tilbagetog i 1722, og spanierne genoptog kontrollen over byen (plyndret, forkullet) ...

Indtil 1763, hvornår Storbritanien vandt Florida fra spansk som en indrømmelse efter den franske og indiske krig / syvårskrigen. Til gengæld fik Spanien lov til at beholde Cuba og fik også Louisiana i gave fra franskmændene i bytte for deres hjælp under krigen. Ikke en dårlig handel. Storbritannien var stolt af sin nye by, og de lagde en stor indsats i forbedring. Det blev erklæret hovedstad i den nye koloni i det britiske vestlige Florida, og de byggede de fleste gader i centrum af Pensacola, der stadig bruges i dag.

Denne periode med britisk velstand varede dog ikke for længe, ​​for i 1781, Spanien genskabte Pensacola sammen med resten af ​​Florida som en allieret med De Forenede Stater i den amerikanske uafhængighedskrig. Bernardo de Gálvez, general for spanske Louisiana, var medvirkende til at vinde byen under slaget ved Pensacola. Da den spanske flådechef mistede et skib og nægtede at sende mere ind i Pensacola Bay, brugte Gálvez sine beføjelser som guvernør til at kommandere et af skibene fra Louisiana og sejlede det personligt ind i havnen under konstant kanonild fra briterne. De andre skibe i flåden fulgte snart efter, noget indpassede, forestiller man sig. Da Florida nu er i spansk kontrol, kontrollerede Spanien hele Golfkysten og dele af Mississippi-floden, hvilket resulterede i meget utilfredshed blandt amerikanske bosættere i syd. De ønskede adgang til vand, og deres agitation for en havn til sidst inspirerer en ung general ved navn Andrew Jackson.

I 1821 lykkedes det Jackson for fjerde og sidste gang at erobre Pensacola og Florida: det var nu ejet af Amerikas Forenede Stater. Adams-Onís-traktaten gjorde overtagelsen officiel og gav Pensacola og hele det spanske Florida til amerikanerne. Dette var en velsignelse for Mississippi og Alabama, som endelig fik adgang til havet. Det var ikke så godt for general Jackson, der blev udnævnt til guvernør i Florida, et job, han hadede og senere stoppede. På dette tidspunkt var Pensacola blevet den største by i Florida og var en af ​​de vigtigste havne på Gulf Coast. I 1845 blev territoriet den 27. Forenede Stat. De Forenede Stater investerede meget i Florida, byggede forter her og øgede en militær tilstedeværelse. De byggede skibsværfter, som hundrede år senere skulle blive Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola.

I 1861 trak Florida sig fra USA for at slutte sig til Konfødererede stater i Amerika. I fire år kæmpede Florida med syd som en del af den amerikanske borgerkrig. I modsætning til de oprindelige forventninger sluttede denne krig ikke godt for syd. Endnu værre for Pensacola ødelagde Konføderationen alene byens økonomi. Konfødereret oberst John Beard, bange for, at Unionens tropper ville erobre Pensacola, beordrede sine mænd til at "ødelægge hver tømmerfod, alle savværker, både osv." Sammen med alt andet, der måtte være til nytte for "fjenden". Byens økonomi kom sig aldrig helt tilbage.

Pensacola sluttede sig til USA igen i 1865 begyndte en lang nedgang for byen. Tømmerindustrien begyndte at genopbygge, men i 1930'erne var hvert gammelt væksttræ i det nordvestlige Florida blevet hugget ned og efterlod intet andet end små, nyplantede fyrretræer. Pensacola Bay, hele grunden til byens eksistens, var ude af stand til at rumme moderne skibe, som krævede dybere vand. Byrådet nægtede at uddybe bugten for at gøre vandet dybere, og havnen nægtede næsten intet. Det meste af forsendelsen flyttede til Mobil, Alabama.

I dag er militæret en drivkraft i Pensacolas økonomi. Pensacola skibsværfter blev genindrettet og blev den første flådestation i USA i 1913. NAS Pensacola er hjemsted for Blue Angels og National Museum of Naval Aviation. Alle marineflyvere er på et eller andet tidspunkt i deres karriere uddannet hos NAS Pensacola. Basen beskæftiger mere end 23.000 mennesker.

Klima

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Gennemsnitlig maks. og min. temperaturer i ° F
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Se Pensacolas 7-dages prognose
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Ofte beskrevet som at have tre og en halv sæson, Pensacola har et subtropisk klima med korte, milde vintre og varme, fugtige somre. Typiske sommerforhold har højdepunkter i de lave 90-40 ° F (32-34 ° C) og nedture i midten af ​​70'erne (23-24 ° C). Eftermiddag eller aften tordenvejr er almindelige i sommermånederne. Dels på grund af kystens placering er temperaturer over 100 ° F sjældne, og sidst skete i juni 2011, hvor to af de første fire dage i måneden registrerede højder på over 100 ° F.

Om vinteren, forvent hurtige, kølige, tørre dage. Den gennemsnitlige højde i januar er 61,2 ° F (16,2 ° C), og den lave er 6,0 ° C (42,8 ° F), skønt frysetemperaturer forekommer i gennemsnit femten nætter pr. Sæson. Hvis du kommer fra et nordligt klima, kan du overleve en Pensacola-vinter med intet andet end en sweater eller en lys jakke. Pensacolians trækker derimod parkaserne ud, når de rammer halvtreds grader.

Forår og efterår er begge milde tider at besøge. Temperaturerne har tendens til at forblive omkring tres til firs grader, der er mindre risiko for tropiske storme, der er mindre fugtighed, og tordenvejr er mindre kraftige. Det er også et godt tidspunkt at solbade, når solen er lys, men mild.

Uanset hvilken tid på året du besøger, skal du medbringe en paraply. Pensacola er et af de mest regnfulde steder øst for Mississippi, og der er ingen tør sæson eller våd sæson: regn kan ramme når som helst på året. Byen modtager 1.630 mm nedbør pr. År med en regntid om sommeren. Den mest regnfulde måned er juli med 8,02 tommer (204 mm), hvor april er den tørreste måned ved 3,89 tommer (99 mm). Forår og sommer har 'popcorn showers', en peppy eufemisme for tordenvejr, der synes at eksistere udelukkende for at suge dig uventet og derefter forsvinde og lade dig nyde solskinnet igen. Når du besøger Pensacola, skal du altid have nogle planer for indendørs aktiviteter, hvis dine udendørs planer bliver regnfulde. Der er mange populære indendørs aktiviteter, der holder dig underholdt.

Juni til november er kendt som orkansæson. Orkaner er kraftige tropiske storme med høje vindhastigheder, regn og oversvømmelse ved kysten. De gør det også meget vanskeligt at få en god brunfarve. Mens Pensacola er sårbar over for orkaner, rammer de ikke hvert år, og de fleste af dem er ret svage. Efter næsten 70 år uden et direkte hit blev Pensacola, Florida ramt direkte af orkanen Erin (kategori 2) i august 1995 og store orkanen Ivan (kategori 3) i september 2004. Orkanen Dennis børstede området i juli 2005 og forårsagede moderat skade. Besøgende vil normalt have masser af varsel, hvis de følger med i medierne.

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Med fly

Pensacola Internationale Lufthavn (PNS IATA) betjenes af seks flyselskaber, der leverer direkte service til Houston George Bush Intercontinental, Houston-Hobby, Atlanta, Dallas / Ft. Worth, Dallas-Love, Chicago O'Hare, Chicago-Midway, Charlotte, Washington National, Denver, Saint Louis, Nashville, Tampa, Orlando, Philadelphia, Miami, Kansas City og Austin.

Fra lufthavnen kan du leje en bil, bestille en taxa eller bruge ECAT-bussystemet (Escambia County Area Transit). Talrige virksomheder tilbyder biludlejningsservice fra PNS, og dette er den bedste mulighed for at rejse rundt i byen. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent-a-Car, Hertzog National biludlejning alle tilbyder tjenester i lufthavnen. Ud over, Enterprise Rent-a-Carog Thrifty Biludlejning har lokationer lige ved lufthavnsejendom og tilbyder gratis pendulkørsel til deres kontorer.

Taxahuse har tilladelse til at opkræve yderligere $ 1 for at afhente nogen fra lufthavnen, og der er et minimumsgebyr på $ 11 for brug af en taxa fra lufthavnen. Imidlertid er denne afgift lavere end de fleste byer i USA, og faktisk er priserne på taxacahytter i Pensacola blandt de laveste i landet; på grund af den store størrelse af Pensacola er taxaer en dyr måde at rejse rundt i byen på, men en effektiv og nem måde.

Busrute 63 med ECAT betjener lufthavnen hvert 60. minut på hverdage, der starter kl. 06:10 og slutter kl. 17:10. I weekenden ankommer busrute 63 hver anden time, der starter kl. 8:10 og slutter kl. 4:10. Rute 63 slutter ved Penacola Junior College campus; derfra bliver bussen rute 43, der kører til University of West Florida, eller du kan gå af og vente på rute 41 (Bayou Blvd, Cervantes og 12th Ave), rute 42 (ECAT centralstation) eller rute 58 ( downtown via 9th Ave, derefter til NAS Pensacola og Naval Hospital.)

Mobile regionale lufthavn (MOB IATA) er en times kørsel fra Pensacola i Alabama. Det er normalt dyrere end at lande på PNS, men kan lejlighedsvis spare dig for et par hundrede dollars på flyrejser. Typisk vil enhver flyvning, der kræver mellemlanding i Atlanta, være billigere hos Pensacola; Hvis en flyrejse ikke kræver en mellemlanding i Atlanta, kan det være billigere at lande på Mobile. Fra Mobile er der udlejningsbiler tilgængelige i lufthavnen, eller en Greyhound-bus kan tage dig til Pensacola for omkring $ 20. For at komme til Greyhound-stationen via Mobils offentlige transportsystem skal du bruge rutebil 19, der forbinder med busrute 1, der forbinder med busrute 9, der fører dig til Greyhound-stationen.

Med bil

I bil er Pensacola omkring tre timer vest for Tallahassee og tre timer øst for New Orleans via I-10 og tre timer syd for Montgomery via Hwy 29 og I-65. Interstate 10 rejser øst-vest gennem Pensacola og er den nemmeste vej ind i byen. Imidlertid betragtes I-10-korridoren gennem det sydøstlige USA som en af ​​de kedeligste vejstrækninger i landet; intet andet end fyrretræer i miles og miles.

Motorvej 90 er en mindre vej, der kører parallelt med I-10 og bøjer sig gennem mange små byer. Hvis du ikke har noget imod en lidt længere køretur til gengæld for bedre natur, kan Highway 90 være den ekstra køretid værd. Rejsende på 90 år skal bemærke, at vejen gafler i Pensacola; det lokale navn på den nordlige fork på Highway 90 er Nine Mile Road, og det undgår for det meste byen. Den sydlige gaffel har mange navne; Mobile Highway,Cervantes Street, og Naturskøn motorvej. Det er længere og rejser gennem hjertet af Pensacola, men udsigten over Pensacola Bay fra bluffs langs Scenic Highway er en af ​​de bedste udsigter i byen.

Motorvej 29 er en landdistriktsvej, der forbinder Pensacola med Interstate 65. Hvis du rejser sydpå, kan Pensacola gennem Alabama spare dig omkring to timer ved at bruge Highway 29 som en genvej fra I-65.

Interstate 110 er en 6-mil lang nord-syd interstate spor, der forbinder I-10 med downtown Pensacola.

Med bus

Greyhound tilbyder service til Pensacola fra deres station på Pensacola Boulevard, lige ved I-10. Deres station er åben syv dage om ugen fra 5:15 til 19:00 og fra 21:30 til 23:45. Greyhound-ruten gennem Pensacola er øst-vest og kører langs I-10. Enhver, der ønsker at rejse nordpå, skal foretage en transfer i Mobile, Panama City eller Tallahassee. Fra Greyhound station er bybuss fra ECAT tilgængelig via rute 50, selvom du bliver nødt til at gå til Pensacola Boulevard og krydse den travle gade. ECAT-bussen ankommer mod syd til ECATs centrale busstation hvert 30. minut efter timen fra kl. 06:30 til 19:30. Tag ikke den nordgående ECAT rute 50, der ankommer tyve minutter efter timen; den nordgående bus tilføjer endnu en time til din rejsetid.

Komme omkring

Kort over Pensacola
Kort over centrum af Pensacola

Kørsel er langt den bedste måde at komme rundt i Pensacola-området. Med undtagelse af centrum er parkering rigelig og gratis. Downtown har gadeparkering og et par parkeringshuse, hvoraf de fleste har mindre gebyrer i løbet af arbejdsdagen, fra 9:00 til 17:00, mandag til fredag. Parkering i centrum er gratis i weekenden, men det kan være sjældent under særlige begivenheder. At rejse gennem byen kan være forvirrende for første gang chaufføren; nogle af de store gader har flere navne, hvoraf den mest berygtede er FL SR 296, som også går forbi Bayou Boulevard, Brent Lane, Beverly Parkway, Michigan Avenue og Saufley Field Road! Derudover kurver mange hovedgader eller løber i ulige diagonaler. Et kort vil være nyttigt. I-110 er en stor mellemstat, der kører nord-syd gennem Pensacola og giver en meget praktisk vejledning til rejser gennem byen.

Der er cykelbaner i hele byen langs de fleste større veje, men de bemærkes ikke let, medmindre de rent faktisk bruges; kig efter små baner ved siden af ​​vejen med et cykelsymbol malet på asfalten. Downtown Pensacola er fantastisk at se fra en cykel, især det gamle Sevilla-område og det historiske distrikt.

Med bus

ECAT, 1515 W Fairfield Dr, ☏ 1 850 595-3228. M-Sa 5:30 AM-7:30 PM, Su lukket, nøjagtige tider afhænger af rute.  ECAT leverer offentlig busforbindelse til Pensacola og nærområdet med stop ved indkøbscentre og hospitaler. Busservicen betjener ikke hele byen, budgetnedskæringer har reduceret tilgængeligheden af ​​ruter, servicen er kort og ruterne er lange og langsomme, men busserne er næsten altid til tiden. Rutekort findes på bussen, og buschaufføren kan besvare enkle spørgsmål om, hvordan man kommer til de fleste større destinationer i Pensacola. Ring til ECAT-buskontoret på forhånd for at få ruteplanlægning.

For at gå ombord på en ECAT-bus skal du ankomme til busstoppestedet mindst ti minutter for tidligt; busser kan ikke markeres. Har dine penge eller din billet klar, og bede om en overførsel Før betaler buschaufføren behøver ikke give dig en overførsel, hvis du glemmer at spørge. Du modtager en overførsel gratis, hvilket er godt i to timer; yderligere overførsler er ti cent. Billetter koster $ 1,75 per voksen, $ 1,25 for ældre børn og studerende med gyldigt studiekort, 85 ¢ for Medicare-kortindehavere og gratis for små børn; sørg for at have nøjagtig ændring! Ubegrænset dagskort, syv-dages-kort og tredive-dages-pass er tilgængelige på transitcentret. Cykelstativ er tilgængelige på alle ECAT-busser, men sørg for at minde chaufføren, når du går om bord, at du skal hente din cykel!

Med taxa

Taxa i Pensacola kan være dyrt på grund af de lange køretider, der kræves for at komme fra den ene ende af byen til den anden. Forvent ikke at finde en taxa, når du har brug for en tur eller ikke hagle en; normalt skal du ringe til taxafirmaet og forvente et ventetid. Et par taxa-pladser er placeret i centrum af Pensacola (held og lykke med at finde dem) og i lufthavnen. Priser for taxaer er fastsat efter byforordning og er som følger:

  • $ 2 for den første ni kilometer.
  • .25 ¢ for hver yderligere en niende mil ($ 2,25 per mil.)
  • .50 ¢ for hver pose bagage over to poser.
  • .50 ¢ for hver passager over 13 år.
  • .50 ¢ for ture mellem 21:00 og 05:00.
  • $ 18 i timen for at vente

Der er også et minimumsgebyr på $ 11 for enhver taxatur fra Pensacola Regional Airport plus et tillæg på $ 1, hvis taxaen er over $ 11.

  • Americab Express, ☏ 1 850 490-0794. 
  • Metro førerhus i Pensacola, ☏ 1 850 433-9999. 
  • Pensacola taxa, ☏ 1 850 456-3000. 
  • [dødt link]Gul førerhus af Pensacola, 3434 Martin Luther King Jr Dr., ☏ 1 850 433-3333. Den største taxatjeneste i Pensacola og eksisterede siden 1909, den har typisk de korteste ventetider for en taxa, og deres biler er rene og velholdte. 
  • Roddawg Express taxaservice, 213 S Navy Blvy, ☏ 1 850 554-8015. En unik taxicab-oplevelse, hvor førerhuset næsten er som en rullende jukeboks; turen har et tusind watt stereoanlæg og et fantastisk udvalg af underholdning. 

Se

De syv vidundere af Pensacola

Beboerne i Pensacola joker ofte om de kitschy bygninger og attraktioner omkring byen. En avis udarbejdede en tunge-i-kind-liste over de mest berømte stykker af, øh, arkitektonisk udmattelse, og resultatet er de syv vidundere i Pensacola. Ingen af ​​disse er en lang tur eller et stop værd, men du kan se dem fra vejen og muligvis se dem rundt, mens du kører.

  • 12th Avenue Tunnel (Ellers kendt som Kramme træer) (12th Ave, syd for Fairfield Dr). Gamle, langbenede levende egetræer spredte deres grene over vejen her som en grøn, solskinnet tunnel. 
  • 17th Avenue Graffiti Bridge (17th Ave, nord for Bayfront Pkwy). Officielt er dette 17th Avenue Railroad Trestle, men alle kalder det graffitibroen; der er ikke en eneste tomme eksponeret beton tilbage på dette korte tidsrum. Byen har officielt udpeget graffiti på dette sted til at være helt lovligt, nu er broen blevet berømt nok til at blive vist på Pensacola merchandise og få sit eget juletræspryd! 
  • Crystal Ice House, 2024 Davis St. (Krydset Jordan St). Denne lille bygning ligner et lille slot lavet af udskåret is og er lavet af hvid beton og glimmer, så det glitrer. Denne vejstativ bruges til at sælge is til isbokse i 1930'erne og er opført på National Register of Historic Places. 
  • The Jolly Green Giant, 4301 N Davis Hwy (nord for Fairfield Dr.). Han holder øje med Bailey's Farmers Market i håb om at tiltrække nysgerrige bilister til grøntsagsstandene. Han faldt i 2004 fra 32 fod til 25 fod, da landmændsmarkedet flyttede ind i Pensacola bygrænser, og byskiltforordninger tvang en reduktion af størrelsen. 
  • Southern Scrap Sculpture, 2911 N Palafox St. (syd for Fairfield Dr.). Ved 30 fod er denne skulptur, der udelukkende er fremstillet af metalskrot, umulig at gå glip af under kørsel af firmaet Southern Scrap. Det skal forestille en byggekran, der taber metalskrot, men det er blevet sammenlignet med alt fra en robotblomst til en opkastende drage. 
  • Hadji Shriner Temple, 800 W Nine Mile Rd (vest for Pensacola Blvd). Dette lille kongrescenter, der ejes af Shriners (fez-folkene med de små biler), ligner en miniaturereplika af Taj Mahal, komplet med tårne ​​og en guldfarvet kuppel. 
  • Rumskibshus, 1304 Panferio Dr (Udsigt fra Via de Luna Dr, 3 miles vest for Fort Pickens Rd). Beliggende i Pensacola Beach er dette nyhedshjem bygget som en retro flyvende underkop, komplet med udstoppede rumvæsner i stuen. 
  • 1 Naval Air Station Pensacola, S. ende af Navy Blvd, ☏ 1 850 452-3100. Naval Air Station er den største enkeltstående arbejdsgiver i Pensacola og er drivkraften i byens økonomi. Pensacola har en høj grad af respekt for sin militære base, og NAS Pensacola vender tilbage ved at tilbyde attraktioner for offentligheden og give offentligheden adgang. Først bygget i 1826 som en Navy Yard, blev placeringen valgt på grund af Pensacola Bays dybe farvande og betydning som en flådehavn ved den Mexicanske Golf. I 1913, efter opfindelsen af ​​flyet, blev Pensacola valgt til at blive den første flådestationsstation i landet og er i dag stadig den primære træningsbase for alle Navy og Marine flyveofficerer. Besøgende på basen kan få et kort glimt af en militærbase personligt og kan besøge de mange historiske attraktioner. Når du først kører ind i basen, vil en vagt spørge, hvilke attraktioner du ønsker at se, og udstede et køretøjs-hangtag til disse destinationer. De fleste af disse attraktioner er på Radford Boulevard eller Taylor Road; hvis du går for langt væk fra den slagne vej, skal du forberede dig på at blive forhørt af en meget nysgerrig militærpoliti. Naval Air Station Pensacola (Q321162) på Wikidata Naval Air Station Pensacola på Wikipedia 
    • The Blue Angels. Elite-jet-jagerpiloter fra den amerikanske flåde er stationeret på NAS Pensacola en del af året, og hvis du er i den vestlige del af Pensacola kl. 8:30, når de træner, kan du muligvis se dem udføre flymanøvrer. overhead. Typisk udfører Blue Angels to offentlige luftforestillinger om året for Pensacola; en på stranden og en på NAS Pensacola, og disse luftudstillinger deltager massivt. Imidlertid springer lokalbefolkningen i kendskabet luftshowene og går til Naval Aviation Museum for deres tirsdag og onsdag kl. 08:30 i stedet; et par gange om måneden praktiserer Blue Angels lige over museet. Museet har endda et specielt udsigtsområde, som du kan gøre dette, og bagefter på onsdage underskriver Blue Angels autografer og besvarer spørgsmål til tilskuere. Prøv det på flyshowet! Ledig. 
    • 2 Fort Barrancas, Taylor Rd, ☏ 1 850 455-5167. Som betyder 'bluffs' på spansk, har Barrancas været et populært sted for militære forter; briterne, spanierne og USA har bygget fort her for at beskytte Pensacola Bay. Fort Barrancas er en af ​​de tre militære forter bygget omkring Pensacola Bay af De Forenede Stater, og er stadig i ekstraordinær tilstand og let tilgængelig i modsætning til dets søsterfort Mcree og Pickens. Ture i hovedfortet tilbydes dagligt kl 14:00, og ture til den avancerede tvivl er tilgængelige lørdage kl. 11. Resten af ​​tiden er fortet relativt forladt, og du kan ofte få ruinerne gratis at udforske. Ledig. Fort Barrancas (Q824960) på Wikidata Fort Barrancas på Wikipedia 
    • 3 National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd (du skal ind og ud af basen gennem West Gate fra Blue Angel Parkway, medmindre den eskorteres af en DOD ID-indehaver), ☏ 1 850 452-3604. 9-17. Naval Aviation Museum er det mest populære turistmål i Pensacola, og det giver et omfattende kig på flyvehistorien i Navy, Coast Guard og Marine Corps. De 150 smukt restaurerede fly er det største træk her; sørg for at tjekke Blue Angels-jetflyene, der hænger i atriet! Børn vil nyde flysimulatoren, og IMAX-teatret viser en visuelt forbløffende dokumentar, Flight of History. Gratis, men donationer er velkomne. $ 8 for IMAX-billetter. National Naval Aviation Museum (Q1368608) på Wikidata National Naval Aviation Museum på Wikipedia 
    • 4 Pensacola Fyrtårn, 190 Radford Blvd. Fyr elskere vil måske tjekke det sort-hvide Pensacola Fyr. Bygget i 1858 for at erstatte et tidligere, ringere fyrtårn, blev det et mål under borgerkrigen for unionsoldater ved Fort Pickens med det mål at konfødererede Fort Barrancas. Af sikkerhedsmæssige årsager er ture ikke længere tilgængelige, men adgang til grunden er stadig tilgængelig. Der er et gebyr for at komme ind i fyrtårnet og vogterkvarteret. Du har lov til at bestige det 15 etagers fyrtårn for at få en fantastisk udsigt over stranden, skoven og NAS-flyvebanen nedenfor. Pensacola Light (Q7164695) på Wikidata Pensacola Light på Wikipedia 
  • 5 Historiske Downtown Pensacola, 205 E Zaragoza St., ☏ 1 850 595-5985. M-Sa 10:00 til 16:00, Su lukket. Denne gruppe af historiske bygninger, kaldet Pensacola Historic Village inkluderer mange museer som T.T. Wentworth Jr. Museum, et museum for historie, Museum of Commerce og Museum of Industry. Den gamle Kristuskirke bygget i 1832 er også inkluderet i denne gruppe bygninger og er blevet renoveret. Guidede vandreture er tilgængelige kl.11.00, 13.00 og 14.30 af de historiske hjem i det maleriske, skyggefulde område omkring Sevilla Square. $ 6, $ 3 for børn. Gratis adgang til T.T. Wentworth Jr. Museum. Pensacola Historic District (Q7164687) på Wikidata Pensacola Historic District på Wikipedia 
  • 6 Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S Jefferson St., ☏ 1 850 432-6247. Tu-F 10 AM-5 PM, Sa Su 12:00-5 PM, M lukket. Dette museum har til huse i Old City Jail, en spansk genoplivningsstruktur i centrum af Pensacola. Samlingen fokuserer primært på kunst fra det 20. og 21. århundrede og har mange kendte kunstnere repræsenteret i deres samling, herunder Alexander Calder, Miriam Schapiro og Louis Comfort Tiffany. De præsenterer mange specielle udstillinger gennem årene og har tidligere været vært for udstillinger af kunst af Picasso, Rodin og Andy Warhol. $ 5 adgang, $ 2 for studerende og militær, gratis på tirsdage. Pensacola Museum of Art (Q7164697) på Wikidata Pensacola Museum of Art på Wikipedia 
  • St. Michael's Cemetery, 6 N Alcaniz St., ☏ 1 850 436-4643. 9-17. Denne kirkegård er opført på det nationale register over historiske steder og ligger på otte hektar på tværs af gaden fra Pensacola Civic Center, i udkanten af ​​det historiske distrikt. Det er en af ​​de ældste kirkegårde i Florida, officielt udpeget af spanierne i 1807. Gratis. 
  • Veterans Memorial og Wall South (krydset mellem Romana St og Bayfront Pkwy). En stor park langs Pensacola-bugten til ære for veteraner fra alle Amerikas krige, mindesmærket blev bygget som et sted til ære for Amerikas veteraner uden at skulle rejse til Washington DC Inkluderer en halv skala version af Vietnam Memorial i Washington DC og andre monumenter dedikeret til Første Verdenskrig og II og Koreakrigen. Det er let at finde ved at kigge efter AH-1 Huey Cobra helikopter på Bayfront Parkway. Ledig. 

Gør

Et band spiller under egetræerne om aftenen på Olde Sevilla Square.
  • Det strande af Pensacola med deres berømte sukkerhvide sand er byens mest populære attraktioner. Mens byen Pensacola er omgivet af vand, er der imidlertid ingen strande i byens grænser. I stedet bliver du nødt til at rejse til et af strandmiljøerne, som er en kort køretur væk. Pensacola Strand er i nærheden og meget populær blandt både turister og lokale, med mange restauranter, hoteller, faciliteter og shopping, mens Perdido Key er kun en kort køretur længere og er mere stille og uberørt.
  • Dykning muligheder her er for det meste sunkne skibe, som ikke kun er historisk interessante, men giver hjem til hele økosystemer. Det mest populære dyk er det nyligt "revede" hangarskib Oriskany ca. 39 km sydøst for Pensacola Pass; vraget er næsten tusind meter langt! Et andet dyk inkluderer USS Massachusetts, der blev brugt som et mål for artilleriild efter at være blevet nedlagt i 1919. Hun sidder i 30 meter vand nær Pensacola Pass og er kendt for at være et uforudsigeligt dyk. For spearfishers er det russiske fragtskib et populært dyk med rådighed, snapper og hummer til rådighed. Rejsende, der er interesseret i dykning, bør tjekke med en af ​​de fire dykkerbutikker i byen for at få flere oplysninger og for bådcharter.
  • Fuglekiggere. Bør tjekke Big Lagoon State Park lige vest for byen, hvor rovfugle let kan ses i de døde træer med udsigt over vandet. Ved Big Lagoon skal du holde øje med det tidlige forår efter særligt kraftige byger, når vandrende fugle ofte bliver tvunget til at lande, og mange usædvanlige fugle kan ses. University of West Floridas naturskovspor Edward Ball bøjer sig gennem sumpmark, hvilket giver et sjældent glimt af vådfugle, såsom strålende gule solbrændere og rødvingede solsort. Og selvfølgelig kan strandfugle og havfugle let ses nær kysten. 
  • Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E Gregory St., ☏ 1 850 432-0800. Borgercentret i Pensacola er stort nok til at have 10.000 pladser og tiltrækker bands, live-koncerter og konventioner. Tidligere kunstnere har inkluderet Celtic Woman, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Sheryl Crow og Kiss. Billetter er tilgængelige via Ticketmaster, men du kan spare penge ved at afhente dem personligt i billetkontoret. 
  • 1 Sams sjove by, 6709 Pensacola Blvd (syd for I-10 på motorvej 29), ☏ 1 850-505-0800. Pensacolas eneste forlystelses- og vandland med mere end 20 forlystelser og attraktioner. Say passerer $ 24-49. (opdateret februar 2021)
  • Nytårsaften Pelican Drop, 41 N. Jefferson St., ☏ 1 850 434-5371. 17.00-12.30. I løbet af aftenen sidder den gigantiske pelikan (14 fod høj med en 20 fods vingefang) over fejringen på en 100 fods platform ved krydset mellem Palafox og Government Streets. Selvom Palafox og Government Street vil være lukket for trafik, er restauranter i området åbne, og yderligere leverandører leverer forfriskninger). Live forestillinger på tre udendørs scener giver løbende underholdning hele aftenen. Det populære børneområde har den specielle børns nedtælling kl 20:00 med konfetti og "boblestampen". Ved midnatsslaget fejrer hele byen, når pelikanen stiger ned midt i fyrværkeri og mere konfetti. 
  • 2 Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy (cirka 10 miles sydvest for Pensacola på Gulf Beach Highway), ☏ 1 850 492-1595. En 733 acre Florida State Park på den nordvestlige Floridas kyst. Det omfatter den nordlige grænse for Big Lagoon, da den slanger mod Pensacola Bay mod øst. Wild Grande Lagoon og dens mindre bifloder ligger inden for parkens grænser, ligesom den alligator-beboede Long Pond, der dækker en kystnær slough. Parken er et "gateway-sted" til Great Florida Birding Trail. Det har fire forskellige naturlige samfund, herunder flodmose, flodtræer, våde fladskove og domineres af kystnære krat. Parken har en række truede og truede arter såsom Eastern Indigo Snake, Gopher Tortoise, vandrende kystfugle som Snowy Plover, Least Tern blandt nogle tyve andre listede arter. The park has such amenities as beaches along the shoreline of Big Lagoon, bicycling down the 2.6-mile park drive, boating from a 40-slip boat ramp, canoeing along Big Lagoon, fishing, hiking along 4 miles of trails, kayaking in Grande Lagoon, wildlife viewing from a four story observation tower and footbridge overlooks at Long Pond and Grande Lagoon, picnicking at 21 shelters, swimming in Big Lagoon and 75 electrified camping sites and a group camp. Big Lagoon State Park (Q4905938) på Wikidata Big Lagoon State Park på Wikipedia (opdateret juni 2020)
  • 3 Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park, 2401 Bauer Rd, ☏ 1 850 492-1595. 8 AM-solnedgang. $3/vehicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers. Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park (Q7686271) på Wikidata Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park på Wikipedia (opdateret juni 2020)

Begivenheder

  • Hopjacks Trivia Night, 10 S Palafox, downtown, ☏ 1 850 497-6073, ✉. W 9PM. A popular destination in downtown Pensacola on Wednesday nights. Often between 10 and 20 teams competing for numerous prizes; including free bar tabs, a $50 Hopjacks gift card, and boot schwag. Entry is free and there is a team size limit of 8. The best team name each week also wins a round of shots. Sprinkled throughout the game are several "fast finger" questions, in which the first team to scrawl the correct answer on a piece of paper and bring it up to the judge wins a separate prize (usually a bottle of wine or hats/key chains). Be sure to check out the surprisingly gourmet bar menu, famous for their pizzas, and the impressive beer list. Ledig. 
  • [dødt link]Fiesta of Five Flags, Multiple venues, ☏ 1 850 433-6512, fax: 1 850 438-5572. The Fiesta of Five Flags celebrates the history of Pensacola and its founding by Spanish governor Don Tristan de Luna. Many separate events are included under the Fiesta of Five Flags banner, and include float parades, boat parades, balls, golf tournaments, scavenger hunts and sand castle contests, among other events. The fiesta's most popular event is a stylized re-enactment of the landing of Don Tristan de Luna. Ledig. 
  • Gallery Nights, Palafox St, downtown, ☏ 1 850 432-9906, ✉. Downtown Pensacola is home to a large number of art galleries and unique stores, and on Gallery Night, they stay open late, bring in food and wine, invite some musicians, and have a party! The event is a great way to meet Pensacola artists, view some great art, and shop while noshing on free food. Dress up nice, because shorts and tee shirts look out of place in this crowd. Ledig. 
  • [dødt link]Pensacola Seafood Festival, Seville Square, ☏ 1 850 433-6512, fax: 1 850 438-5572, ✉. Last weekend in Sep: F noon - 11PM, Sa 10AM - 11PM, Su 11AM - 5PM. For seafood lovers and fans of Southern cuisine, this is one of two important events in Pensacola to attend! With free admission, free live music, hundreds of artist booths, all set in beautiful downtown, the Seafood Festival is a perfect way to spend a weekend. For foodies looking for a taste of Pensacola cuisine, try the grits-a-ya-ya; grits served with shrimp, cheese, bacon, and fried onions. Fried grouper is popular too, but avoid the crawfish, which are out of season in September. Free admission, food $5-15. 
  • [dødt link]Pensacola Crawfish Festival, Bartram Park, near Main St and Barracks St, ☏ 1 850 433-6512, fax: 1 850 438-5572, ✉. End of Apr/early May: Fnoon - 11PM, Sa 10AM - 11PM, Su 11AM - 5PM. The main event at the crawfish festival is, of course, mind-blowing amounts of ruby-red mudbugs. Most of the crawfish here is served boiled, and very spicy, with red potatoes and corn, but 'fancy' foods are available too, like crawfish poboys and gumbo. In addition to the food, there's a crawfish eating contest, crawfish races, bayou bands and Southern music, and a kids crafts festival. $5 daily, $10 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 free. Food $5-15. 
  • Sunsets at de Luna, Plaza de Luna (south end of Palafox St). Th 5:30PM. Watch the sun set at Pensacola's new waterfront park, while listening to musicians play. Ledig. 
  • Palafox Market, Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Palafox St (just north of Hwy 98). May-Sep: Sa 8AM-2PM. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. The market is open every Saturday, rain or shine. Many items originate directly from vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. 

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras in Pensacola is a time to let your cookie jar down, dye it purple, then march into the streets or bars for shiny beads, moon pies, liquor and fun. Don't go too wild though! As a family-friendly Mardi Gras destination, excessive drunkenness and exposing yourself will earn you a visit from the city police, which isn't worth a few extra good 'throws'. Also, Pensacolians like to keep their partying confined to the weekend, so there is no parade på Fat Tuesday. The odd scheduling does give a unique benefit: you can see all three parades in the Pensacola Area on the weekend, then travel to Mobil eller New Orleans for their spectacular, and ribald, Fat Tuesday parades.

  • Krewe of Lafitte Parade, Corner of Spring St and Garden St, to Palafox Pl, to Government St. F prior to Fat Tu 8PM. The Krewe of Lafitte parade is the only night parade in Pensacola, and conveniently passes by most of the bars downtown, giving it a much more adult atmosphere than the other two Pensacola Parades. Ledig. 
  • The Grand Parade, Corner of Spring St and Main St, to Garden St, to Palafox St, back to Main St, ☏ 1 850 436-7638, ✉. Sa prior to Fat Tu 2PM. With more than two hundred floats and over a hundred thousand spectators attending, the Grand Parade is Pensacola's largest parade. Since Pensacola is so small, plan to arrive early if you want a good spot along the parade route, and expect to either walk a long way or pay for parking. This parade is very popular for families, but adults can go to the raucous after party, which is held at a different bar each year at sundown following the parade. Ledig. 

The Krewe of Wrecks Parade, the last of the three Pensacola Mardi Gras parades, is held at 2PM on Sunday afternoon at nearby Pensacola Strand.

Ball season begins in January and lasts until the parades before Fat Tuesday, with a very high concentration of balls centered around Valentine's Day. These balls are a great excuse to Balls are one of the most important fundraisers for Mardi Gras Krewes, and some of them can be very lavish indeed! It's a great excuse to dress up, socialize, dance, drink and nosh. Some of these balls are restricted to Krewe members only, while others are open to the public: the best way to learn where and when is to check the 'Local' section of the newspaper. Make sure to follow the dress code, which is usually either black-tie formal or costume. (Hint: the more sequins on the costume, the better.) Balls are always limited to those 21 and older.

  • Les Petits Enfants Cordova Mall Ball, Cordova Mall, 5100 9th Ave, ☏ 1 850 416-4660, ✉. One Sa in Jan. Pensacola's most popular Mardi Gras ball is limited to the first 2500 ticket buyers. Features a silent auction and catered food from some of Pensacola's best restaurants. All proceeds go the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. Black-tie formal. $50. 

Købe

  • 1 Cordova Mall, 5100 N 9th Ave., ☏ 1 850 477-5355. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su noon-6PM. A large indoor shopping mall located at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Bayou Boulevard. It is surrounded by many small shopping areas and provides a great place to wander around on a rainy day. Cordova Mall (Q5170049) på Wikidata Cordova Mall på Wikipedia 
  • Downtown Pensacola, Palafox Pl (south of Cervantes St), ☏ 1 850 434-5371, ✉. Offers an eclectic shopping experience, mainly on Palafox Street and the surrounding area. Popular shops include Distinctive Kitchens, a kitchen accessories store with chef-led cooking classes, Running Wild, a specialty store for runners and joggers, and Dollarhide's, an upscale music store. Most businesses are open until 5PM on weekdays, until 2PM on Saturdays, and closed Sundays. 
  • Duh, 501 N 9th Ave, ☏ 1 850 439-0640. This garden and design center provides outdoor and indoor ideas for your home. The environment of the store is a sight to see and they spend a lot of energy finding pieces from the around the world to enhance their stock, including importing from Italy twice a year. Prices range from $5 to $8000, so there's something for every budget! 
  • Eden Garden Supply, 5044 N Palafox St, ☏ 1 850 439-1299. A hydroponic and organic gardening shop. Learn how to grow your own fruits, vegetables and flowers year round or how to get a jump on the growing season every year. Indoor and outdoor growing systems, check with their staff for anything from prebuilt beginner systems to help in building your own special growing areas. Only hydroponics shop between New Orleans, Gainesville and Atlanta. 
  • J.W. Renfroe Pecan Company, 2400 W Fairfield Dr, momsfri: 1-800-874-4929. This rustic store has built a thriving business off the humble pecan, which you can still buy here in a traditional burlap sack, shelled or unshelled. Besides plain nuts, they also sell them in candies and conserves alongside a wide selection of traditional Southern food. Try their fudge or praline; they're always generous with the free samples! 
  • Palafox Farmer's Market, Martin Luther King Plaza, Palafox St, ☏ 1 850 434-5371. Jun-Oct: Sa 8AM-1PM. As the only farmer's market in Pensacola, this Saturday summertime event attracts farmers, cooks and artists. 
  • Pensacola Hardware, 20 E Gregory St, ☏ 1 850 438-3186. M-F 7AM-5PM, Sa 7:30AM-noon. First opened in 1852, Pensacola Hardware is the oldest continually running business in Pensacola. In addition to hardware, it now sells kitchen supplies and folk art. 
  • T&W Flea Market, 1717 N T St, ☏ 1 850 433-4315. W Sa Su 6AM-5PM. This large flea market is a great place to scrounge for antiques, good deals, and unique knick-knacks. The best shopping is Saturday and before 3PM; the other days have much fewer vendors. 
  • University Mall, 7171 N Davis Hwy, ☏ 1 850 478-3600. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su noon-6PM. Located directly off Interstate 10 on Davis Hwy, it is an outdoor shopping center with anchor stores Belk, Sears, and JCPenney remain open. 
  • Yard sales are very popular in Pensacola on Saturdays, and it's common to see a half-dozen fluorescent signs fighting for space on an electric pole. Start early, around 7AM, before the best buys are snatched up! Popular yard-sale destinations include the affluent homes on Scenic Hwy, the old neighborhood of East Hill, the subdivisions of Nine Mile Rd, and the city of Gulf Breeze, just south of Pensacola.

Spise

Located on the Gulf Coast, with good harbors, Pensacola has access to a wide variety of fresh skaldyr, and many restaurants in the area proudly use fresh-caught fish and shellfish in their meals. rød snapper is bountiful in the waters here, but good luck finding it; most of it is shipped to New York City, where it can fetch a higher price. Locals in the know often hit the docks when the fishing ships come in, when a small bribe can net you a beautiful snapper at bargain prices. Gulf shrimp are cheap and plentiful here, and most dining establishments have it on the menu in some form or another. Mullet fish are an oily, strong-flavored species of fish, popular only because of its dirt-cheap price. It can be bought for a dollar a pound, and is always served deep-fried, like catfish; locals often eat the tails like they eat potato chips. And although Pensacola is a little late to the raw fish party, incredible sushi can be found here, made with fish caught from the docks.

Being in the southern United States, Pensacola also features many restaurants that specialize in traditional southern cooking; at have grus, a ground corn porridge, for breakfast is a source of pride for many Southerners. Pecans og peanuts are grown by many farmers in the Florida panhandle, and Pensacolians put them to good use in pecan pie, pecan ice cream, roasted peanuts, and especially cajun-spiced boiled peanuts. And all this southern food is washed down with sweet iced tea; the best places boil sugar and water into a syrup, and add this to their brewed iced tea, along with oranges or lemons to make a true Southern-style sweet tea.

Budget

Offered at convenience stores, country fairs, high school football concession stands and farmer's markets, boiled peanuts are an ubiquitous snack food in Pensacola. Usually using fresh peanuts from farms in the north part of the county, the raw nuts are boiled in salted water until soft in the middle. Both spicy and plain varieties are available, and are usually just a dollar or two for a bag. If you've never had them before, expect your first reaction to be "slimy."

Grits are offered anywhere breakfast is served; even the fast food chain Whataburger has them in the mornings. Expect to pay just a dollar or so for plain, buttered grits, and more if you want any fancy ingredients added, like cheese or bacon. Hominy grits, made from lye-soaked corn kernels, popular in other parts of the south, are hard to find in Pensacola.

If you're lucky, you might find yourself invited to a southern fish fry. Do not turn down this invitation. An important part of southern food tradition, fish fries can be used as fundraisers, as celebrations, or just a cheap way to bring friends and family together. Traditionelt havkat is the main course, but in Pensacola, mullet fish is popular too. Fried fish is usually served with hush puppies, and coleslaw, french fries, baked beans, and grits can all make an appearance. Plates usually run $5 or less at fundraising events, but unless you have really cheap friends, it's free at fish fry parties.

  • Bagelheads. M-F 6AM-3PM, Sa Su 7AM-3PM. A small, city chain of shops featuring fresh-baked, from scratch bagels, Bagelheads has become a hip morning hangout for college students. Try their veggie cream cheese, made with freshly cut, crisp vegetables for an awesome (but still not healthy) breakfast. Skip the coffee though, unless you like rubber-tasting Community Cup brews; stick with their cinnamon-y House Latte, or their excellent cappuccinos. $1-5. 
  • Blue Dot Barbecue, 310 N De Villiers St, ☏ 1 850 432-0644. M 11AM-2:30PM, Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 12:30-5PM. Open since 1947, this Pensacola institution has a cult-following for their burgers and smoked rib sandwiches, which are the only items on the menu. Service is very curt, and they may close early on some days, or not even open at all, if they "feel like it." $4 hamburgers, $7.21 rib sandwich. 
  • The Coffee Cup, 520 E Cervantes St, ☏ 1 850 432-7060. "No Grits, No Glory" is the motto of this Southern diner, and it's a good slogan for how to eat here; if you aren't going to order the grits, don't bother. It opened in 1945; this greasy-spoon diner hasn't changed anything other than its prices ever since. The Nassau grits, served with ham, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, were mentioned in Saveur magazine, and are worth an order. The regulars, who love the cheap food here, tend to stick with eggs, biscuits, and bacon or a smoked pork chop, with a bottomless cup of thin coffee. A "road food" lovers treat. $4-8. 
  • Dairy Queen, 7600 Scenic Hwy, ☏ 1 850 473-1111. Enjoy a cheap soft-serve ice cream cone while standing on the bluffs overlooking Escambia Bay. Come by in the morning, when the sun sparkles on the water and the freight trains thunder on the beach beneath you. 
  • Dog House Deli, 30 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 432-3104. M-F 7AM-3PM, closed Sa Su. You can get almost any topping you want on your hot dog for no extra cost here, but their best is the Cole Slaw Hound, with chili, cheese, and cole slaw. Order a cup of their spicy, sausage-studded, from-scratch red beans and rice, no matter what hot dog you choose. Breakfast offered before 10:30AM. $3-8. 
  • J's Pastry Shop. In the trendy East Hill district of Pensacola, there's only one place to go for a hungry traveler on a budget, and that's J's Bakery. A little run down, and hard to find in its small brick building, it nevertheless has a faithful following among pastry lovers in the area. They speak in awed, hushed tones about cheese danishes the size of your head. You will too, once you try one. $1-3. 
  • Jerry's Drive-In, 2815 E Cervantes St, ☏ 1 850 433-9910. While it's not a drive-in, this is a great place to sit and enjoy a cheap beer while watching the regulars eat delicious hamburgers, fried chicken livers and onion rings. Famous in the city for their double-bacon cheeseburgers and from-scratch milkshakes, there is usually a line to get a table. Bring cash, since credit cards aren't accepted at this mom and pop place. $2-7. 
  • Krispy Kreme Donuts, E Cervantes St. Eating a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme donut proves that you're a Pensacola tourist 'in the know.' Although the donuts from this factory are no different than any other in the South, Pensacolians harbor a strange attachment to the sticky sweet pastry. When the building reopened after a three month renovation, it made front page news in the city newspaper; truly, a bastion of Southern culture. $0.50-$1.50 per donut. $2-4 for specialty coffee. 
  • O'Zone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Ave, ☏ 1 850 433-7336. Su-M 11AM-9PM. Built in the basement of the old Sacred Heart Hospital, inside the morgue, O'Zone Pizza offers more than just fresh pizza and beer; it offers an experience that borders on terrifying. Expect it to be crowded, loud, fun, and to have an, ah, interesting crowd. $10-20 per pizza. 
  • Whataburger, Multiple locations, mostly in north part of city. Open 24-hours. A chain popular across the south, Whataburger has endeared itself to the student population with good prices, good burgers, heart-clogging portions, free Wi-fi, and 2-for-1 hamburger deals on Wednesdays. Bacon, jalapeño, and cheddar are popular additions to their burgers. Don't order the 'large size' unless you know what you're getting yourself into. $5-8. 

Mellemklasse

Several local restaurants are around Seville Square

You can find chain restaurants, like Applebee's and Olive Garden in the Cordova Mall area, near the intersection of Bayou Blvd and 9th Ave. Local restaurants are more scattered, but you can find a few hotspots downtown, and along Scenic Hwy.

  • Chet's Seafood, 3708 Navy Blvd, ☏ 1 850 456-0165. Th-Sa. Chet's specializes in simple Southern seafood, and most of their food is served fried or broiled, with coleslaw, french fries and iced sweet tea. The house specialty is fried mullet, and indeed, it's almost a waste to order anything else here! $10-15. 
  • Hopjacks, 10 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 497-6073, ✉. Daily 11AM-2AM. Serves American-style pizza with gourmet toppings, in a hip, rowdy atmosphere with 36 beers on tap and over 150 more bottled. $14-26 per pizza. 
  • Italy's Finest Pizzeria, 5555 N Davis Hwy, ☏ 1 850 607-8575, ✉. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Su 11AM-midnight. Family-run restaurant uses traditional recipes developed over years of experience in the pizza business. Also serves a variety of courses, including Stromboli, calzones, sandwiches, breads, salads and pastas. You can also watch the games on tv at the full-service bar 
  • Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille, 997 South Palafox, ☏ 1 850 432-5226. n-Tu 11AM-9PM, W-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10AM-8PM. Most waterfront restaurants emphasize atmosphere and view rather than the quality of the food. This is an exception - the location and the cuisine are both superb. Jaco's is at the foot of Palafox Street overlooking the yacht harbor and the bay, next to Plaza de Luna. They keep a good list of flatbread pizzas, and a seasonal specialty menu. Expect $8-24 a plate. 
  • Jerry's Cajun Cafe & Market, 6205 N 9th Ave, ☏ 1 850 484-6836. M-Th 11AM-8:30PM, F Sa 11AM-9:30PM, closed Su. A favorite among lovers of spicy food, Jerry's is the only authentic Cajun restaurant in Pensacola! Its relaxed dining environment serves up Louisiana favorites like gumbo, crawfish tails, boudin (a specialty sausage), etouffee, and jambalaya. It also has a small market that sells hot sauce, cajun mixes, cajun seasonings and coffee. $10-20. 
  • The Oar House, 1901 Cypress St, ☏ 1 850 549-4444. Daily 11AM-10PM. Serves grouper sandwiches and fried green beans from a trailer at the marina; all tables are outdoors overlooking the water, and they keep a full bar. $12-25, $9 for a grouper sandwich. 
  • Tre Fratelli, 304 S Alcaniz St, ☏ 1 850 438-3663. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, closed Su. Named for the three Italian brothers who run this restaurant, Tre Fratelli is an authentically Italian restaurant, not American. Taking advantage of fresh Gulf seafood, the chefs here serve mostly Sicilian dishes, which are based on Mediterranean seafood. The restaurant has outdoor dining available, overlooking Seville Park. $15-25 
  • The Tuscan Oven, 4801 N 9th Ave, ☏ 1 850 484-6836. Tu-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, closed Su-M. Their Italian-built, imported, wood-fired oven is the draw at this elegant mom-and-pop pizzeria. Try their Pizza Margherita for the best pizza you'll find in Pensacola, or try their house special, the Danato, topped with chicken, rosemary, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. $13-18 per pizza. 

Splurge

What seems expensive to the average Pensacola eater may seem pretty cheap to out of towners. Even the best meals in town rarely top $30 a person, and seafood in Pensacola is dirt cheap compared with some parts of the country. Take advantage of this; there is incredible seafood to be found at the finer establishments in town.

  • Angus Seafood, Meats and Spirits, 1101 Scenic Hwy, ☏ 1 850 432-0539. An American Steakhouse, with a full bar and lounge, 'the Angus' has an upscale atmosphere. Although it used to be dark, and a bit stuffy, it's been given a modern facelift to bring it into the 21st century. They take their service very seriously, and feature juicy steaks and fresh-caught Gulf seafood. $15-40. 
  • Dharma Blue, 300 S Alcaniz St (at Seville Square), ☏ 1 850 433-1275. M-Th 5-10PM, F Sa 5PM-11PM, Su 5PM-10PM, lunch M-Sa 11AM-4PM. It was started as an upscale American food restaurant. Dharma Blue has truly found its niche serving sushi. Bring your non-fish-loving friends here so they can enjoy the blackberry sauced duck breast or filet mignon while you dine on grouper, meaty dauphin, or an expert-made rainbow roll. Lunch $8-15, dinner $10-30, sushi $6-13 per roll. 
  • The Fish House, 600 S Barracks St, ☏ 1 850 470-0003. Su-M 11AM-until, brunch Su 11AM-2PM. This is the height of 'fancy eats' in Escambia county, with its unique take on southern seafood, beautiful views of Pensacola Bay, and high (for Pensacola) prices. The restaurant's signature dish, the 'Grits a Ya Ya,' features grits with smoked gouda cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and Gulf shrimp, but it can't top the chef's excellent key lime pie. $15-30. 
  • [tidligere dødt link]The Global Grill, 27 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 469-9966. Tu-Sa 5PM-late, Su-M closed. The Global Grill is an eclectic restaurant, serving cuisines from around the world, located in the heart of downtown Pensacola. The upscale restaurant features tapas, which are small appetizers ranging from $4-20, and diners are encouraged to order multiple tapas and share with their companions; ordering an entree isn't required. The decor is its most memorable feature; both elegant and eclectic, the Global Grill has a modern, chic feel, with eye-catching hometown art on the walls and unique table settings for each table. The globally-inspired food, the communal aspect of sharing tapas, and the modern atmosphere have made the restaurant popular for couples and elegant group get-togethers. Make sure to place a reservation. $10-30. 
  • Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 469-9898. Lunch M-F 11AM-2PM, dinner M-Sa 5PM-late. One of the best restaurants in Florida, and that isn't an empty boast; they have the Golden Spoon award from Florida Trend Magazine to prove it. Chef Irv Miller is proud of his restaurant, and only serves grain-fed, Midwestern, wet-aged beef and Pensacola-caught fresh seafood. $30-50. 
  • McGuire's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 600 East Gregory St, ☏ 1 850 433-6789. While McGuires is one of the best Irish pubs in the country (see pub information below), the restaurant serves some of the best steaks in the region. The restaurant was named Steak House of the Year by the National Beef Council in 1998. McGuire's advertises its steaks as "Certified Angus corn-fed beef, never frozen and hand cut daily." The restaurant has won numerous Florida Trend Magazine's Golden Spoon Awards and Wine Spectator Magazine Awards of Excellence. $20-$50. 

Markeder

  • Joe Patti's Seafood, 524 S B St (intersection of Main St and B St), ☏ 1 850 432-3315. Su-Th 7AM-6:30PM, F Sa 7AM-7PM. This seafood market is so popular, customers are expected to take a number, and the wait can be up to a half hour! It's easy to see why; they offer fresh local seafood brought in straight from the docks, along with high-quality imported seafood, at startlingly low prices. While waiting, try an order of sushi from their sushi bar, visit Anna's Wine Shop in the back, or browse the imported foods and knick-knacks at Amangiari's Shop. 
  • Maria's Fresh Seafood, 621 E Cervantes St, ☏ 1 850 432-4999. Unlike Joe Patti's, Maria's is a quiet seafood market, without all the bells and whistles. It's a well-kept secret to Pensacola seafood restaurants; most of them buy their seafood through here. 

Drikke

One drink that's a Pensacola favorite is the Bushwacker. This frozen drink, made from Kahlua, rum, coconut, and ice cream, is more associated with Pensacola Beach, but every bar in town knows how to make it, and many have their own special versions.

International travelers, when going out to drink, bring your passport. Doormen at some bars, Seville Quarter in particular, may not recognize an international driver's license, and will call the police after confiscating it as a fake ID!

Pubs

  • 600 South Martini and Wine Bar, 600 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 434-7736. With modern furniture, a chandelier lit room, and European sofas to relax on with your drink, 600 South is a classy place to enjoy a bottle of wine, or an expertly made martini. They have some cocktail food for noshing while you drink, nuts and olives and the like. $6-10 per drink. 
  • 1 The Cabaret, 101 S Jefferson St, ☏ 1 850-607-2020. LGBT-friendly, with live entertainment, a piano bar, and Karaoke two nights a week. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 2 McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E Gregory St, ☏ 1 850-433-6789. 11AM-2AM. A popular Irish pub, McGuire's is the most well-known restaurant in Pensacola, loved for its quirky sense of humor, community involvement, Irish food in addition to bar food, and their award-winning in-house beer brewery. During evenings, live entertainment and music can get rowdy. They serve handmade draft beers brewed on site, in addition to a full bar, and a few oddball house specialties. By the time you've finished their infamous Irish Wake, you'll be drunk enough to kiss the stuffed moose, and possibly even enjoy the bagpipers! You also get to keep the souvenir mason jar the drink is served in. First-time visitors are expected to pin a dollar bill to the wall with their name on it, a tradition that has resulted in over a half-million dollars papering the walls and ceiling. Sunday brunch is amazing, with giant six egg omelets, bottomless Mimosa's, and good prices. See "Events" for information on McGuire's Running Club on Tuesday nights. Dinner $12-25. $5 draft. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 3 Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub, 847 N Navy Blvd, ☏ 1 850 456-2537. Dinner $6-10, draft $2-5. (opdateret september 2016)
  • Seville Quarter, 130 E Government St, ☏ 1 850 434-6211. A collection of entertainment and dining venues located in downtown Pensacola. First opened in 1967, beginning with Rosie O'Grady's bar, it has since been expanded to include two more pubs, banquet halls, a fine-dining restaurant (Lili Marlene's,) billiards hall (Fast Eddie's,) and dance club (Phineas Phogg's.) During the evenings, Seville Quarter is a popular party spot for college students and military men and women. 

Bars and Nightclubs

  • Capt'n Fun. 
  • [tidligere dødt link]Emerald City, 406 E Wright St, ☏ 1 850 433-9491. Nightclub open W-M 9PM-3AM, bar open daily, 3PM-3AM. Pensacola's main LGBT bar, with a high-energy dance club, and themed events each day of the week. Their drink and drown, with free well drinks, is popular on Wednesday and Sunday. 
  • Flora-Bama Lounge, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, ☏ 1 850 492-0611, 1 251 980-5118. 11AM-until. Located on the Florida-Alabama State Line, this institution is famous for the Annual Mullet Toss, where participants attempt to throw a local fish, the mullet, across the state line. After a few disastrous hurricanes and the growing number of high-rise condos surrounding it, the Flora-Bama, despite rumors, is still going strong and has a great schedule of events. From chili cook-offs to musical entertainment and an annual polar bear dip, this place is in a league of its own! 
  • The Gutter Lounge. 
  • Sluggo's, 101 S Jefferson St. Th-Sa 5PM-1AM, Su 6PM-1AM, M-Tu 5PM-1AM. Sluggo's is the center of Pensacola's indie music scene, and bands are usually playing on Fridays and Saturdays. Although it's most-well known as a music venue, Sluggo's does have a small bar and is also a popular vegetarian restaurant. $3-6 cover charge. 
  • Hopjacks, 10 S Palafox, downtown, ☏ 1 850 497-6073, ✉. Daily 11AM-2:30AM. A local bar known for its surprisingly gourmet bar menu, to include fantastic pizzas and Belgian fries (fried in duck fat), Hopjacks has over 150 beers with 36 taps. It is popular with the 20-something crowd, often largely comprised of local military pilots in training. Events include live music and an extremely popular trivia night on Wed nights (see "Events" for more detail). 
  • [dødt link]Will Call Sports Grille, 22 Palafox, downtown, ☏ 1 850 912-8644, ✉. Su-W 11AM-midnight, Th-Sa 11AM-2AM. Will Call is a popular destination to watch major sports games, on no less than 44 large-screen TVs. Check the website for ongoing drink specials and happy hour. Also a Sunday brunch with "bottomless champagne." Military discounts available on some items. No cover charge.. 

Kaffe

  • [tidligere dødt link]Bad Ass Coffee Company, 1014 Underwood Ave, ☏ 1 850 478-0634, ✉. M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-2PM, Su closed. A bit overpriced, charging as high as five dollars for a latte, Bad Ass nevertheless does decent business serving students from Pensacola Junior College. Try their smoky Kona drip coffee, made from 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee beans; no blends. Wi-Fi available. 
  • Breaktime Cafe, 34 Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 438-7788. Serving the workers of downtown Pensacola, Breaktime Cafe has a quirky staff and a constantly changing list of seasonal specials. Great place to people watch. 
  • The Drowsy Poet, 86 Brent Ln (west end of overpass), ☏ 1 850 434-7638. M-F 5AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su closed. Everything about this poetry-themed independent cafe screams Starbucks, from the green-circle logo to the drive-thru to the frappuccino-like drinks. Unlike Starbucks though, all their beans are roasted in store, they know how to use their espresso machine, and they take pride in every drink they make. 
  • The End of the Line Cafe, 610 Wright St, ☏ 1 850 429-0336, ✉. Tu-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 11AM-5PM, M closed. A bohemian, vegan cafe staffed entirely by volunteers, where you can expect poetry readings up front and Tolstoy books in the back. Their coffee here is good, and made with soy by default; they offer a wide selection of vegan food, and their Sunday brunch, at $7.50, is a great deal. Make sure to tip the workers, since otherwise, they don't get paid for this! Wi-Fi available, and a small internet cafe in the corner. 
  • Starbucks. Starbucks came to Pensacola in 1997 with the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, and Pensacolians took a liking to it; there are multiple locations in the north part of the city, as well as are two serving NAS Pensacola. The store at 5040 Bayou Blvd, near Cordova Mall has live music on Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30PM. 

Søvn

Pensacola offers dozens of hotels, from small weathered motels to full-service resorts. Vacation rentals are also a popular option for large groups or extended stays. Since Pensacola often has a large influx of evacuees from other cities during the hurricane season, there are a large number of extended-stay hotels and suites available in the city. Outside of hurricane season, you can often find a great deal on these rooms.

If you're looking to spend a lot of time on the beach, you may want to look at hotels in Pensacola Strand eller Perdido Key, which will save you a lot of driving. Also, if you are military, or have a military ID, you can stay at the Navy Lodge at NAS Pensacola. Rooms are spartan, but cheap, and the location is on a bluff overlooking the beach.

Budget

Many major hotel chains have a presence in Pensacola, including all the usual budget suspects. Most of these budget hotels are located along I-10 on Plantation Rd at the Davis Hwy exit, and at the Pensacola Blvd exit. The attractions of Pensacola are about a twenty-minute drive from here. Unless you're on an extreme budget, avoid the cheap motels along the portion of Hwy 90 known as Mobile Hwy; this is a high-crime area, and the motels there are rundown and unsavory.

  • Comfort Inn, 8080 North Davis Hwy (I-10 E, take exit 13, turn right onto Davis Hwy. (Hwy. 291) go north approximately 1/4 mile. Hotel is on the right side behind Beach Community Bank.), ☏ 1 850 484-8070, fax: 1 850 484-3853. Udtjekning: 11AM. $99-119. 
  • Comfort Inn, 8690 Pine Forest Rd (I-10W Exit 7, (old exit 2) Hotel on Right. I-10E Exit 7B (old exit 2B) Hotel on Right.), ☏ 1 850 476-8989, fax: 1 850 478-2305. Udtjekning: 11AM. $99-119. 
  • Days Inn, 710 N Palafox St, ☏ 1 850 438-4922. Located rather oddly on the side of a hill, this location is known more for its restaurant, the Cavern, than the hotel underneath it. Still, it has good rooms in a good location. $80. 
  • East #1105, 7226 Plantation Rd, ☏ 1 850 474-1060, fax: 1 850 476-5104. One pet allowed. Wi-Fi available, for $3 fee. $45. 
  • Extended Stay America, 809 Bloodworth Ln (behind Fazoli's restaurant), ☏ 1 850 473-9323, fax: 1 850 473-9324, ✉. A hotel room with a kitchen and on-site laundry, Extended Stay America caters largely to hurricane victims, so expect prices here to rise in the event of a storm. At other times of the year, their room rates are pretty low. Wi-Fi available, for a $5 fee. $75. 
  • Motel 6. They offer few of the standard amenities, but the rates are the cheapest you'll find in town. 
    • North #1183, 7827 N Davis Highway, ☏ 1 850 476-5386, fax: 1 850 476-7458. One pet allowed. Wi-Fi available, for $3 fee. $50. 
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 7601 Scenic Hwy (I-10, Take Exit 17-Scenic Hwy), ☏ 1 850 477-7155, fax: 1 850 478-2479. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: middag. Located on Scenic Hwy with a view overlooking Pensacola Bay, the Quality Inn & Suites offers decent amenities (including a pool), and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Check out the Dairy Queen across the street to get an even better view of the bay. $59-$99. 
  • Quality Inn N.A.S.-Corry, 3 New Warrington Rd (Traveling east: Take I-10 west, take exit 12 onto Interstate 110 southbound to Exit 4 (Fairfield Drive), turn right at the traffic light onto Fairfield. After the 7th traffic light the road divides. Veer left (State Rd 295/NAS) travel approx 3 miles. Quality Inn will be on your right just past Troy University. Hotel is located just before corner of Chief's Way and 3 N. New Warrington Rd.), ☏ 1 850 455-3233, fax: 1 850 453-3445. Udtjekning: 11AM. $50-70. 
  • Quality Inn North, 6550 Pensacola Blvd (near Ruby Tuesdays, Rave Theatre, and Sam's Fun City), ☏ 1 850 477-0711. Udtjekning: middag. Offers standard smoking/non-smoking/pet-friendly rooms with a free continental breakfast. Friendly and clean hotel. $69. 
  • Quality Inn West, 8060 Lavelle Way (Traveling west on I-10 take exit 7/Pine Forest Rd. turn left. Traveling east on I-10 take exit 7A/Pine Forest Rd. Traveling south on Pine Forest turn right on Wilde Lake, turn right onto Lavelle Way, follow Lavelle Way to end.), ☏ 1 850 944-0333, fax: 1 850 941-1961. Udtjekning: 11AM. $59-79. 
  • Ramada. Cheap and comfortable, a Ramada Inn certainly isn't a destination hotel, but it will keep you rested in between forays to the beach. 
    • Ramada Pensacola, 7051 Pensacola Blvd (I-10, exit 10-A), ☏ 1 850 476-9091, fax: 1 850 479-6292. This Ramada has been modernized with better looking, more comfortable rooms. It's still a long drive from downtown Pensacola, but it's convenient to I-10. $70. 
  • Red Roof Inn, 7340 Plantation Rd, ☏ 1 850 476-7960, fax: 1 850 479-4706. Indtjekning: 13:00, udtjekning: middag. Pets welcome, Wi-Fi available. $60. 
  • Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 3984 Barrancas Ave, ☏ 1 850 453-4140, fax: 1 850 453-2760. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: middag. Gratis trådløs internetadgang til rådighed. 
    • West #4276, 5829 Pensacola Blvd, ☏ 1 850 494-1122, fax: 1 850 478-9461. One pet allowed. $50. 

Mellemklasse

  • Baymont Inn & Suites, 7330 Plantation Rd, ☏ 1 850 477-3333, fax: 1 850 477-8163. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: middag. Near I-10 and Davis Hwy intersection, offers complimentary continental breakfast. Old, but clean. $90. 
  • Ferie kro, 7813 N Davis Hwy, ☏ 1 850 472-1400, fax: 1 850 472-1410. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Caters to businessmen arriving from Pensacola Regional Airport, and weary travellers from I-10. Wi-Fi available. $110. 
  • Noble Manor Bed and Breakfast, 110 W Strong St, momsfri: 1-877-598-4634, ✉. Indtjekning: 3-6PM, udtjekning: 11AM. Built in 1905 and located in downtown Pensacola, the Noble Manor is a Tudor Revival inn, beautifully modernized. $95-125. 
  • Pensacola Victorian Bed and Breakfast, 203 W Gregory St, ☏ 1 850 434-2818, momsfri: 1-800-370-8354, fax: 1 850 429-0675, ✉. This Victorian home, built by ship captain William Northup, has been lovingly restored by innkeepers Chuck and Barbee Major. At a price cheaper than many hotels in town, you can spend the night here in elegant, turn-of-the-century style rooms. Breakfast and treats are complimentary. $85-125. 
  • Springhill Guesthouse, 903 N Spring St, ☏ 1 850 438-6887. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: 11AM. A quaintly decorated bed and breakfast that makes you feel like you're back in the 1950s. With high-speed Internet. $115. 
  • TownePlace Suites Pensacola, 481 Creighton Rd, ☏ 1 850 484-7022. Indtjekning: 16:00, udtjekning: middag. Situated off I-10 and Davis Hwy, TownePlace is another suite-style hotel, popular with evacuees and business travellers. It's near the University Mall. It offers large guest suites, outdoor pool and business center. $110. 

Splurge

Pensacola's nicest sleeping options are almost all located downtown.

  • 1 Courtyard Pensacola Downtown, 700 E Chase St, ☏ 1 850 439-3330, momsfri: 1-800-321-2211, fax: 1 850 439-3338. Primarily a hotel for businessmen, this hotel also caters to the leisure traveler and offers Wi-fi and conference rooms. Also offers a complimentary breakfast. $160-200. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 2 Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 E Gregory St, ☏ 1 850 433-3336, fax: 1 850 469-1417, ✉. At fifteen stories, this is the tallest building in town and might offer the best view of the city. Built on the remains of the historic L&N train depot, the hotel owners took careful care to preserve as much of the original building as possible. You can see the original French clay tile roof, carefully cleaned and restored, and numerous antiques decorate the building's lobby and meeting rooms. $140-190. (opdateret september 2016)
  • Hampton Inn and Suites Pensacola-University, 7050 Plantation Rd, ☏ 1 850 505-7500, fax: 1 850 505-7502. Near the University Mall, this hotel is just a short distance from I-10. This location also offers suites for rent. $125. (opdateret september 2016)
  • Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport, 2187 Airport Blvd, ☏ 1 850 478-1123, fax: 1 850 478-8519. Located just outside Pensacola Regional Airport, this hotel is clean and comfortable, and convenient to the Cordova shopping center. $135. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 3 Lee House Bed and Breakfast Inn, 400 Bayfront Pkwy, ☏ 1 850 525-3765. Indtjekning: 15:00, udtjekning: 11AM. Built from the ashes of the historic Lee House and reopened in 2008, this new bed and breakfast overlooks Pensacola Bay, in the heart of the historic district. The rooms are thoroughly modernized and gourmet meals were slated to be added to their services in 2009. $175. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 4 New World Inn, 600 S Palafox Pl, ☏ 1 850 432-4111, ✉. Located in historic downtown Pensacola, this relatively new inn just off the water is small and well-hidden. Small enough to provide excellent service to every guest, and each room is unique and comfortable. $130. (opdateret september 2016)
  • 5 Residence Inn Pensacola Downtown, 601 E Chase St, ☏ 1 850-432-0202. With comfortable suites, complete with dens and kitchenettes, Residence Inns are intended for travellers who will be staying put for a while. (opdateret september 2016)

Pas på dig selv

Tropical weather can be a hazard, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30. In the event of an approaching hurricane or tropical storm, pay attention to television and radio news alerts, who will tell you what to do and what to expect. Typically when a hurricane is imminent, people staying at beaches, low-lying areas, and trailer homes will be asked to evacuate further inland. If your area is asked to evacuate, do so immediately, before traffic slows to a crawl; the most dangerous place to be in a hurricane is stuck in traffic. Hurricane-safe shelters, built inside public schools, will be opened to anyone who needs them.

Theft and crime are minor problems in Pensacola, and you'll be safe if you stick to the main tourist areas. Avoid the area of Pensacola known as Brownsville, on Highway 90 from D Street to Mobile Highway; although the sheriff's office has tried to curb crime in this area, drugs and prostitution still make it a dangerous area to linger in.

Trafik in Pensacola is tame compared to large cities, but some roads have a reputation for being especially dangerous. Be careful when driving along Gulf Beach Highway; den smalle vej med kroniske speedere og blinde hjørner kræver et halvt dusin liv om året. I-110 er under tung konstruktion, og fart her er ikke kun farligt, det tjener meget sandsynligt en trafikbillet. I-10 gennem Pensacola er berygtet for at være en hastighedsfælde; Husk, at hastighedsgrænsen falder til 60 MPH, mens du er i Pensacola-området, ikke 70 MPH, som den er i nabolandene.

Gå videre

  • Pensacola Strand ligger lige syd for Pensacola på øen Santa Rosa og tilbyder strandpromenade, hoteller, hvide sandstrande og Fort Pickens. Tag Pensacola Bay Bridge til Gulf Breeze, og drej til højre ved det kæmpe Pensacola Beach-sværdfiskskilt. Der er en lille vejafgift på $ 1 for at komme ind i samfundet. Når du kører gennem Gulf Breeze, skal du passe på hastighedsgrænsen; politiet her er berygtet for at målrette turister og vil give dig billetter til at køre selv en kilometer i timen over hastighedsgrænsen.
  • Perdido Key ligger cirka 15 miles vest for centrum af Pensacola og er et fantastisk strandsted, der er mindre travlt end Pensacola Beach. Hjem til Big Lagoon State Recreation Area, Gulf Island National Seashore, ruinerne af Fort Mcree og Flora-Bama lounge.
  • Mobil er omkring 50 miles vest for Pensacola og er en stor by med fransk indflydelse; deres centrum har normalt en festival af en slags hver weekend. I-10 er den hurtigste rute, hvis du ikke har noget imod hurtigere trafik, men hvis du ikke har noget imod den naturskønne rute, så prøv at tage motorvej 90.
  • Gulf Shores er en turistagtig Alabama strandby omkring 40 minutter fra Pensacola med flere fantastiske strande, restauranter og turistfælder.
  • Foley er en landlig by i Alabama, kun kendt for sit store outletcenter og den berømte Lamberts sydlige restaurant. Kør mod vest på Hwy 98 over Perdido Bay, indtil du når Foley.
  • Milton er en lille by omkring 10 miles øst for Pensacola, der årligt er vært for Scratch Ankel Festival, der fremhæver musikalsk talent, kunst og kunsthåndværk og børns festligheder.
  • Adventures Unlimited ligger ca. 20 km nord for Milton og tilbyder kanosejlads, kajakroning og slanger gennem Blackwater River State Forest.
  • Fort Walton Beach er en times kørsel øst for Pensacola og har sandblåt vand, et pulserende sejladssamfund og er årligt vært for Billy Bowlegs Festival, der fejrer pirater.
Ruter gennem Pensacola
Mobil ← Kantonering ← W I-10.svg E → Milton → Tallahassee
Atlanta ← Auburn ← N US 29. svg S → ENDE
New Orleans ← Mobil ← W US 90.svg E → Milton → Tallahassee
Mobil ← Foley ← W US 98.svg E → Golfbrise → Lakeland
Denne by rejseguide til Pensacola har guide status. Det har en række gode kvalitetsoplysninger, herunder hoteller, restauranter, attraktioner og rejseoplysninger. Venligst bidrager og hjælp os med at gøre det til stjerne !