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Pensacola, Florida: The "Other" Florida
By Maureen Austin, PassPorter Guide and Co-Owner of Grand Getaways Travel
We've all heard the term "Florida Panhandle" but those words hardly seem to do much justice to the wonderful natural beauty of the area it describes. In the last part of "The Other Florida" series, let's head about 9 -10 hours north of Orlando to Florida's Emerald Coast -- an area that covers Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and Destin.
People often ask me about the best beaches in Florida. As a Florida native, I've wiggled my toes in many sandy areas of Florida; invariably, I end up recommending Pensacola Beach. The reasons are many -- pristine white sands, and water that is so many gorgeous shades of blue and green that you'd think you were in a painting. The beaches along the Emerald Coast are well maintained, some are very quiet, and there are accommodations of every type all along the way. Gulf Island National Seashore covers much of this area and is a wonderful place to begin any beach holiday. You can access all of what Pensacola Beach and the surrounding sands have to offer by logging on to http://www.visitpensacola.com.
Even though you will be tempted to never pack up your towel and sunscreen, find a way to leave the beach and see the many other things Pensacola has to offer. The Pensacola Naval Air Station has an attraction that should be on every must do list; the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Entertaining for every member of the family, this outstanding museum has an impressive collection of aircraft, as well as an IMAX theater. You can climb into some of the aircraft and learn more about naval aviation traditions and history. Kids are especially welcome here. Learn more by visiting the official web site at http://naval.aviation.museum/home.html.
Animal lovers will enjoy The ZOO located in Gulf Breeze just over the bay from Pensacola. Take a ride on the safari train through the wildlife preserve, say hello to an impressive collection of primates, tigers and much, much more. The ZOO is open daily and more information is available at http://www.the-zoo.com.
Pensacola is a Florida city rich with history, so history buffs will feel right at home here! Hurricane Ivan closed the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum for about six months, but it has since reopened and is better than ever. Traveling collections and exhibits make temporary homes here, so check http://www.historicpensacola.org to see what's on display and what's on the way.
If you can't make it to Washington D.C., you can pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation at The Wall South. Completely funded by donations, this moving memorial to veterans of many wars is part of a wonderful park that truly provides solace and a place to honor those who have served our country well.
Sports enthusiasts are more than welcome in the Pensacola area, with a host of activities, events and teams to get your game on! A complete list of activities and teams can be found at http://www.visitpensacola.com/Sports/sports.asp.
Pensacola has the right accommodations for just about every taste and budget. Condos, rental apartments, hotels and motels line the coast and are popular choices during the spring and summer months -- so book early if this is your time to explore Pensacola. You'll find a wide variety of national chain hotels as well as bed and breakfasts in Pensacola city limits.
The key to making the most of your visit here, or anywhere else your travels may take you is doing your homework, and Pensacola's visitor web site is one of the best out there. Plan your Emerald Coast Escape at http://www.visitpensacola.com and see another part of "The Other Florida"!
This article appeared in our March 12, 2005 newsletter -- subscribe to our popular newsletter today for free!
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