Downtown Pensacola has become a beacon for local artists looking to make a visual and cultural impact in their community. The historic buildings and picturesque landscapes allow our cultural hub to celebrate artwork in many different forms. Discover the galleries, murals, and public art projects that provide a modern twist to “Florida’s Greatest Place.”

Pensacola boasts a rich culinary scene, and there is no shortage of eclectic food options nestled along downtown streets. From southern comfort food to Middle Eastern cuisine, there is a spot to satisfy virtually any culinary craving, so take a trip off the “eaten path” discover a few of our favorite downtown dining spots.

Pensacola’s Downtown Improvement Board is inviting the local community to submit a design to turn a parking space into a mini, temporary “parklet” to celebrate International PARK(ing) Day. The #ParkPensacola event takes place during Gallery Night on Sept. 21 and the deadline to submit applications and parklet concepts is Aug. 30, 2018.

There’s something new at the intersection of Palafox and Wright Streets in downtown Pensacola—a magnificent, 19 ft. monument that celebrates the heritage of both Pensacola and the United States of America. Created by sculptors Bob Rasmussen and Kathryn R. Vincze, the monument includes a bronze statue of celebrated Spanish General Bernardo de Gálvez astride his horse and facing north toward the site of Fort George, his hat raised in victory. 

This past holiday season, Pensacola Winterfest brought its “Winterfest Express” miniature train to downtown Pensacola's historic streets. Visitors and locals immediately fell in love with the mini-train, and thus, the idea for an after-Christmas train experience—Winterfest’s Orange Blossom Special—was born.