Arts, Culture, History & Heritage

Pensacola treasures its past times. America's first settlement, Pensacola, was colonized in 1559 by Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna. The flags of five nations have flown over the city in the past four centuries, and their cultural and historic influence remains evident to this day.

Known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation, Pensacola also boasts a proud military history. Explore the naval services' aviation legacy or pay tribute to those who have given the greatest sacrifice for their country. The venues are diverse; the legacies are great.

Historical Attractions

• Pensacola Beach
• Fort Pickens
  
• Pensacola Naval Air Station
• The Advanced Redoubt
• Fort Barrancas
• National Museum of Naval Aviation and IMAX Theater
• Pensacola Lighthouse
• Downtown Pensacola
• Historic Pensacola Village
• North Hill Preservation District
• Palafox Historic District: Stroll down the brick sidewalks of Palafox Street and enjoy shops, galleries, restaurants, and period architecture. (850) 434-5371
• The Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail
• Pensacola Historical Museum
• Pensacola Little Theatre
• St. Michael's Cemetery
• Saenger Theatre
  
• Pensacola Historic District
• T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
• The Wall South
• University of West Florida
• Archeology Institute
• The John H. Fetterman State of Florida Maritime Museum and Research Center