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A Beautiful Tribute to Those Who Served: Veteran’s Memorial ParkPosted: Jul 11, 2019 03:02 pm Updated: Oct 17, 2023 10:10 am
As you cruise off of the three-mile bridge and hug the coast along Bayfront Parkway, the majestic sight of a mounted Vietnam-era Cobra helicopter will soon come into view. This profound, eye-catching tribute watches over the sacred land surrounding it – the grassy hills and winding pathways of its home, Veteran’s Memorial Park.
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5 Activities for Kids in Downtown PensacolaPosted: Jul 05, 2019 04:20 pm Updated: Oct 17, 2023 10:10 am
School is almost out for summer! If you’re looking for creative ways to keep the kids away from the screens, then make your way to Downtown Pensacola to experience these kid-friendly activities that will be sure to entertain and educate!
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Red, White and Brew: Downtown’s Amazing BreweriesPosted: May 30, 2019 03:20 pm Updated: Oct 17, 2023 10:11 am
The Downtown community is all hopped up on the growing interest in brewery culture. The relaxed vibes and welcoming atmosphere of these staple establishments are just as desirable as the home brews themselves! Making beer is an art, and these downtown breweries have mastered their craft!
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The "Scandalous" History of Tivoli High HousePosted: Apr 30, 2019 06:55 pm Updated: Oct 17, 2023 10:12 am
The Tivoli High House at 205 Zaragoza Street in Downtown Pensacola was once a lively entertainment hotspot—the place to "see and be seen" in Pensacola in the 1800's. Though it was demolished in 1937, a reproduction of the original building, constructed in 1976 on the same site, today serves as a museum store, ticket center and focal point of Historic Pensacola that provides a fascinating glimpse of local history for visitors.
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Unearthed Civil War Artifacts at New Downtown ExhibitPosted: Apr 09, 2019 08:14 pm Updated: Oct 17, 2023 10:12 am
Climbing the historic stairs of the pentagonal Fort Pickens on the Gulf Islands National Seashore, the aged brick battlements give way to a breathtaking panorama of sandy white beaches and the sparkling turquoise of the Gulf of Mexico. It's a peaceful scene that belies the military fort's history of bombardment, fortification and battles dating back to its completion in 1834.