Jim D: This park is a great place to watch planes. It is located at the crossroads of both runways making for a good vantage of all aircraft movements. The elevated viewing platform allows for an unobstructed view of the action. There is plenty of shade and playground equipment to keep everyone entertained. The only drawback is parking is difficult. The parking lot was filled and we were the only people in the park, appears the nearby flight school has overtaken the parking.
Wilton Strahan: The Pensacola MESS Hall is a fun, hands-on science museum perfect for kids and families. With interactive experiments in math, engineering, and science, it encourages learning through play. Friendly staff and creative activities make it a great stop, though older kids may want more advanced challenges.
Tim: Have the museum rented for a welcome dinner forecourt car show. Interior of museum is set up like an old town. Outside is historic Pensacola with folks dressed in period clothing. Highly recommend visiting.
Dear India Rose: A glimpse into what life was like for Floridians before people had home refrigeration and air conditioning. The ice house would sell blocks of ice to locals back in the 30s. The purchase was made through hand gestures, holding up fingers to suggest how much ice you wished to purchase. The hand signals are engraved into the stucco wall above the door. Unfortunately, there appears to be some deterioration to this building and it is fenced off with a chain link fence. Still worth a visit
Dr. Rosie Ann Riley: This house was built in 1871 by Mrs. Dorr after her husband and eldest son died in 1871.
What I thought was very interesting was the photo designed with the hair of a dead loved one. This was common during this era.
We were told that the kitchen and boys bedroom had been modernized because someone involved with house wanted to live in it. I forgot who and details. So we only saw sitting room, dining room and 2 bedrooms upstairs.
The young woman who gave tour is also at the Museum of Agriculture. She is wearing dress from early 1800’s.
This is a guided tour so go to Museum of Agriculture to find out times. We toured the church at 1pm then went to house after.
I recommend visiting this house if in the area and like learning about Victorian era.
Darius Vlad: You have to pay a entrance fee to get inside.
But after you get in you have beautiful beaches and sand dunes up until you reach the fort.
There will be a self guided tour, you can walk almost everywhere you want had have amazing sights and tunnels to explore (be aware that mose are dead ends and youll need to follow your steps back) but nonetheless the historical place is amazing to visit.
Chris Hall: My family and I had the pleasure of visiting the Chappie James museum. It may be one of the best done and most educational museums I have been to. Despite its small size, the knowledge imparted by the guide was amazing and the hospitality displayed by the entire staff was second to none. I highly recommend visiting this museum if you live in or are visiting Pensacola.
Victoria Haynie: It is a replica so dont expect it to be huge. Parking is on the street and you walk up steps to get to the cannons. It was small but neat
