The famous Pensacola Greek Festival is making a return for its 63rd season this fall and is slated for Nov. 3-5 at 1720 W. Garden St. This will be the […]
Pensacola’s Cordova area is getting a gastropub. You won’t want to skip the fried chicken
Pensacola is getting a new gastropub come October. The Craft Bar, adjoined to the Wine World on 4970 Bayou Blvd., will focus on bringing elevated casual foods to the Cordova […]
A new art installation is coming to Foo Foo Festival this year. What can visitors expect?
Friends of Downtown is bringing a brand-new overhead art installation named the Magic Carpet to Pensacola’s annual Foo Foo Festival for its 10-year anniversary this November. Friends of Downtown is […]
Pensacola Pelicans in Paradise Statues
Pelicans in Paradise is a public art project developed by the Pensacola News Journal showcasing the talent of local artists. Proceeds from the sale of … More
Fort Pickens
The Fort Pickens Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is open daily and is accessible by car. The area is anchored by the historic Fort Pickens … More
Welcome to Pensacola, Florida!
Pensacola, Florida has a rich history as America’s first settlement. Established in 1559 by Tristan de Luna, Pensacola was the first European settlement in the United States. With the original colony later abandoned, the Spanish returned in the late 17th century to found the modern Pensacola as an outpost to defend their claims to area land. With its strategic position along the Gulf Coast, Pensacola has been held at different times by the Spanish, French, British, United States and the Confederate States of America, giving it the moniker of City of Five Flags.
With pristine white beaches located along the Gulf Coast between Fort Walton Beach and Orange Beach, Alabama, there is much to see and do in the Pensacola area. There are many outdoor adventures and cultural activities to enjoy in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and the northern part of Escambia County, Florida.