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Pensacola's biggest drawcards and tourist attractions are the beaches and historical buildings that visitors can enjoy here, while a number of manmade and entertainment orientated features complement these assets. Popular spectator attractions for tourists in Pensacola include watching a performance by either the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra or the Saenger Theater, while faster paced pastimes comprise an evening at the Pensacola Greyhound Track or a day racing at the Five Flags Speedway.

Those who are interested in Pensacola's historic tourist attractions and its well-preserved architecture should not miss the Historic Pensacola Village, where visitors can roam among museums and protected buildings. Here are some of Pensacola's top tourist attractions.




Pensacola Tourist Attractions: Five Flags Speedway - 7451 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32526-8895, USA
Tel: +1 850 944 8400
The half-mile oval track is host to the Annual Snowball Derby, which attracts thousands of spectators from across the US. Built in 1956, Pensacola's Five Flags Speedway makes for a fun family day out for drivers and non-drivers alike.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children under two free

Pensacola Attractions Nearby: Pensacola Beach Sunset Pier - 41 Fort Pickens Road, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach, Florida (FL), 32561-2005, USA
Tel: +1 850 934 7200
A perfect place to enjoy an evening stroll and watch the sunset, the 450 meter / 1,475-feet Sunset Pier attracts fishing enthusiasts who line its sides hoping for a catch. Other attractions include tackle and gift shops, and a restaurant. Fishing rod and equipment rentals are available here, making it the ideal place for beginner or first-time fishers who want to give it a go.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: daily
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: free

Pensacola Tourist Attractions: Historic Pensacola Village - 120 East Church Street, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32502-5941, USA
Tel: +1 850 595 5985
Come and admire the architecture and historical significance of these 20 properties located in the National Register Historic District, ten of which are open for public viewing. The properties at the Historic Pensacola Village house an abundance of antique furniture and fittings that will whisk you back in time, while other attractions include pieces of machinery, medical apparatus and electrical items on display from days gone by.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under four free

Pensacola Tourist Attractions: Pensacola Greyhound Track - 951 Dog Track Road, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32506-8236, USA
Tel: +1 850 455 8595
If you have never seen dog racing before, now's your chance. Don't miss the opportunity to place bets and cheer on high-speed greyhounds from the grandstand at the Pensacola Greyhound Track. The complex also provides a lounge where you can relax and enjoy a beverage in between races.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday - 08:30 to 13:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: charge

Pensacola Tourist Attractions: Pensacola Symphony Orchestra - 205 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32502-6048, USA
Tel: +1 850 435 2533
Consisting of some of the world's most talented soloists, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra puts on fantastic classical music performances that will inspire and delight you. Formed in 1926, the orchestra holds over 15 performances each season, including concerts presenting works composed by masters such as Bach, Beethoven and Stravinsky.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 14:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: charge

Pensacola Tourist Attractions: The Saenger Theater - 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32502-5630, USA
Tel: +1 850 444 7699
Spend a night at the theater and enjoy one of the lively Broadway hits, musicals, dramatic performances or concerts staged at the Saenger Theater. Pensacola's Saenger Theater is housed in a beautiful Spanish Baroque-style building that is of significant historical interest, while the theater itself has been open since 1925.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday, box office - 10:00 to 17:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: charge

Pensacola Tourist Attractions: St. Michael's Cemetery - 7451 Corner of Alcaniz and Garden streets, Pensacola, Florida (FL), 32501, USA
Tel: +1 850 436 4643
A cemetery might not be number one on most visitors' holiday itineraries, but this is a burial ground with more to offer than just memorials to the interred. Having been used as a graveyard since the mid-18th century, attractions at St. Michael's Cemetery include the last resting place of many prominent Pensacola figures, as well as hundreds of slaves. The cemetery is now host to an open-air museum, allowing visitors to learn about the history of the influential figures who are buried here.
Pensacola tourist attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Pensacola tourist attraction admission: free





 
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