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It’s time for a road trip to the Pensacola Bay Area, where something big is always happening. You’re just one tank away from Pensacola’s special events, family-friendly beaches, culinary delights, 450 years of history and one of the world’s largest aviation museums. So, fill up the tank and head to Pensacola. Our beaches are fabulous, but you’ll want to make time to explore all that Pensacola has to offer. To get you started, we’ve put together some suggestions for fun, free things to do along with some additional nearly free options. You can also check out our calendar of events for even more fun-filled ideas
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25 Fun, Free Things To Do In Pensacola |
 - Play on our stunning, white sandy beaches.
- Visit the National Naval Aviation Museum - one of the world’s largest aviation museums.
- Learn about Pensacola’s rich history at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum.
- Browse works from more than 200 local artists at Quayside Art Gallery in Downtown Pensacola, the largest co-op gallery in the Southeast.
 - Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor concert at Evenings in Old Seville (Thursdays, May - September).
- Learn about sea life and coastal ecology at Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger-led programs for kids.
- Watch the world-famous Blue Angels practice on most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (March - November) at the National Naval Aviation Museum. See the Blue Angels show schedule 2009.
- Kick back and enjoy a fabulous Gulf Coast sunset.
- Explore nature and take a hike at the Edward Ball Nature Trail located on the University of West Florida campus.
 - On Tuesday evenings from May through September, head to the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach for Bands on the Beach concerts.
- Visit the Veterans Memorial Park - featuring a World War II Memorial, a Korean War Memorial and The Wall South - the nation’s only full-name permanent replica of Washington D.C.’s Veteran’s Memorial.
- Uncover history at the Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail - if your timing is right, you can actually participate in a dig.
- See the only natural bluffs in Florida at Bay Bluff Park located along Scenic Highway.
- Go bird watching at Project GreenShores - a habitat restoration project along Pensacola Bay.
 - Stroll through Pensacola’s Palafox and Seville historic districts where you’ll find a wealth of shops, galleries and restaurants.
- Play tennis at Bawview park overlooking Bayou Texar
- Search for sand dollars, seashells and hermit crabs along the shoreline on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.
- Play a game of disc golf at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze.
- Enjoy the Sound of Summer concert series most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Quietwater Shell on Pensacola Beach. (June - August)
 - Tour Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt at NAS Pensacola.
- Attend parades in December, February and June. Catch moonpies, beads and toys.
- Plan your stay around one of our many festivals - Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, Pensacola Seafood Festival, Pensacola Jazz Fest and Goombay Gulf Coast to name a few. For a complete list and details, see our major calendar of events or on-going event calendar
- Enjoy free admission on Tuesdays at the Pensacola Museum of Art featuring traveling exhibits of national prominence such as Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali.
- Get a glimpse of the past at St. Michael’s Cemetery, a burial ground since the late 18th century.
- Wade, splash or swim in crystal clear Gulf of Mexico water.
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