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Seville Square

The citys gathering place isSeville Square. On sunny afternoons, sidewalk cafs spillwith people sipping a glass of wine or dining on sushi, Italian classics and po-boys.Shoppers stroll the streets looking for unique, local wares and the latest fashion finds.Thursday nights in the summer, families picnic under the canopy of majestic oaks aslive music fills the air. Nearly a dozen times a year, Pensacolas favorite park istransformed into a jazz concert hall, a succulentseafood market or an impressive art gallery in a variety

of festivals.On special Saturdays,couples take their vows inOld Christ Church,Floridas oldest church still on its original site.

Seville Squareis the perfect starting point for a day in Downtown Pensacola, closeto shopping, restaurants and attractions. After a day of sight-seeing, visitors andresidents alike retreat toSeville Quarterfor a night cap. The 19th century building

includes eight individual entertainment venues. Patrons sing karaoke,dance to livemusic, sing along with dueling pianists or relax by the fountain in the open-aircourtyard bar.

Shopping in the DistrictThe Pensacola Historic District Merchants is a group of businesses featuring morethan 20 historic buildings, dozens of locally owned restaurants and boutiques, aswell as cultural museums and art galleries. The shops boast fine imported textiles,eclectic home furnishings, work from local potters, painters and glass artists,designer clothing, quirky beach gifts and hand-made jewelry.

Pensacola HistoricDistrict Merchants Aragon Wine Market Atelier Alcaniz, Art and Gift Gallery Duh Emerald City The Fish House/Atlas/Deck Bar Lee House Bed & Breakfast Inn The Mole Hole Pensacola Crowne Plaza Grand

Hotel, Cavu Club and 1912 restaurant Pensacola Photo Supply Scout SuellensSecret Susan Campbell Jewelry Still WatersMedical Spa West Florida Historic Preservation

Evenings in Olde Seville Seville Square shopping

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Seville Square EventsPensacola JazzFest, April 10 - 11

26th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Creole Fiesta,May7 - 9

7th Annual Outside Art Fair, May15 - 16

Evenings in Olde Seville Square, Thursdays,May - August

Sertomas Fourth of July Celebration, July 4

33rd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival,Sept. 24 - 26

Great GulfcoastArts Festival, Nov. 5 - 7

Holiday Evening in Olde Seville Square,November/December

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Golf Being home to such golf legends as Jerry Pate, Joe Durant,Bubba Watson,Health Slocum and Boo Weekley, its no surprise Pensacola is a championgolf destination.Offering public and semi-private courses with picturesquescenes from woodlands to wetlands, the destination provides challenges foreven the most seasoned golf enthusiast.

Pensacola Water ActivitiesWith so much of our landscape covered in water, whether bays, sounds,bayous, rivers or the Gulf of Mexico, it is no wonder boating is close athand. Sailors appreciate constant breezes and forgiving, sandy bottoms.Those traveling by motorboat or waverunner can quickly reach sandy

banks from Range Point on Santa Rosa Sound to Dead Mans Island off Gulf Breeze. Or,dolphin cruises are a great way to get close to naturewhile enjoying a guided tour.

Aquatic Charters(850) 492-6337www.chase-n-fins.com

KeySailing(850) 932-5520www.keysailing.com

Lanier Sailing Academy(850) 432-3199www.laniersail.com

The Playful Seas(850) 939-7015www.theplayfulseas.com

Boat Rentals & Charters

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Golf and Water

Pensacola Bay at Fort McRee

PensacolaCypress Lakes GolfClub2365 Old Chemstrand Rd., CantonmentOpen sunrise to sunset(850) 937-3820 www.cypresslakesgolfclub.net

Osceola Municipal Golf Course300 Tonawanda Dr. Open sunrise to sunset(850) 453-7599

Scenic Hills Country Club8891 Burning Tree Rd. Open sunrise to sunset(850) 476-0611 www.scenichills.com

Perdido KeyLost Key Golf Club625 LostKey Dr. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.(850) 549-2160 www.lostkey.com

Destination Golf/Vacation Packages(850) 932-1454 (800) 477-4833www.destinygolf.com

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Area Golf CoursesFor golf locations,lookfor symbol on pages 3839.

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Wake boarding in area waters

Dolphin cruise

Otherarea courses Champion Golf CourseThe Club at Hidden CreekThe Moors GolfClubPerdido Bay GolfClubStonebrookGolf ClubTanglewood Golf and CountryClubTigerPoint Country Club


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HISTORICAL PENSACOLADowntown Historic Pensacola Village/

Pensacola Historic District Pensacola Colonial

Archaeological Trail North Hill Preservation District Plaza Ferdinand

Forting It The Advanced Redoubt Fort Barrancas/

Pensacola Lighthouse Fort Pickens

Pensacola Salutesthe Armed Forces Naval Air Station Pensacola National Naval Aviation

Museum/IMAX Theatre The Wall South/

Veterans Memorial Park Blue Angels air shows and

practices

NATURAL PENSACOLAScenic Drives, Hikesand Bike Trails Scenic Highway HistoricTrail Bay BluffsPark Edward Ball Nature Trail Blackwater River State Forest Gulf Islands National Seashore

Flora and Fauna Big Lagoon State Recreation Area Perdido PitcherPlant Prairie Hawkshaw Lagoon Memorial Park Bayou Tarkiln

On the Water Sailing in area waterways Canoeing with

Adventures Unlimited Charter boat fishing and diving Pier fishing Kayaking to secluded coves Canoeing Perdido watershed

KIDS RULE PENSACOLA A Dayat the Beach Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key

Full Speed Ahead National Naval Aviation

Museum/IMAX Theatre Sams Fun City/SurfCity Fast Eddies Fun Center

Animals and Beyond The NorthwestFlorida

Wildlife Sanctuary

Pierfishing Dolphin cruise Gulfarium

Hands-on Fun DiscoveryGalleryat T.T. Wentworth,

Jr. Florida State Museum National Park rangercamps Art classes atBelmontArts &

Cultural Center and PensacolaMuseum of Art

Plays at Pensacola Little Theatre

Fort Pickens Adventures Unlimited

RAINY DAY PENSACOLANavy History National Naval Aviation

Museum/IMAX Theatre

Downtown Museums Pensacola Museum ofArt T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida

State Museum Museum of Commerce Pensacola Historical Museum

HEARTLAND TOURS Blueberryfarms Ranch tour for bull riding,

cow cutting, horse jumping and horseshoeing

Farmers Opry for Southern dinnerand bluegrass show

Farmers market

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS First-class dining Unique jewelry and art in

Downtown Pensacola Sunset cruises Stargazing excursions Bicycles for two at Tiki Island

PENSACOLA FOR PETS Bayview Dog Parkand Dog Beach Roger Scott Complex Dog Park Shoreline Bark Park

Navy PointWalking Trail Barktoberfest Mardi Gras Kritter Krawl Parade

MANCATIONS Deep-sea fishing excursions Golfoutings Surfing and sailing lessons Diving and spearfishing Pub crawls

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS Canoeing and kayaking

excursions Cooking classes and free

wine tastings

Spa packages Shopping in DowntownPensacola, Cordova Mall orthe Tanger Outlets

Fishin Chix female fishing tournaments

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Downtown corridor Includes thehistoric and downtown districts alongPensacola Bay. For accommodations inthis area, please refer to page 46.

Western corridor Includes Naval Air Station Pensacola and its immediatesurroundings.For accommodations inthis area, please refer to page 47.

Corridors by color:Pensacola Beach corridor Includes

Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach. For accommodations in this area,please refer topages 41-43.

Perdido Key corridor Covers the westernmost coastal area in Florida. For accommodations in this area,please refer topages 44-45.

We know its a little tricky finding your way around when youre new to an area. To helpsimplify things,weve identified corridors in our area that you can see on the map. We have color-coded listings to correspond with the corridorsfor quick identification of where you are and whats nearby.

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Gateway corridor Encompassesthe first exits in Florida on I-10 East, fromPine Forest Road (exit 7) to Highway 29(exit 10).For accommodations in this area,please refer to page 48.

Midtown corridor Covers DavisHighway (exit 13 from I-10) and the area near the airport,i ncluding both shopping

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LEGENDBeach Parking

Boat launches & marinas

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Camping sites . . . . . page 31

Golf courses . . . . . . page 33

Midtown corridor (cont.) malls andHighway 90 (exit 17 from I-10ScenicHighway).For accommodations in thisarea, please refer to pages 49-50.

Milton corridor Covers the Miltonarea, including canoeing areas north of thetown. For accommodations in this area,please refer to page 50.

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Travel Tip: When selecting a travel date, our secret season from mid-August through February is something to consider. Among many visitors theseason of choice is fall and winteras our summer temperatures coola bit and lodging specials feature some of themost affordable ratesof the year.

For a list of current specials, visit www.VisitPensacola.com.

Pensacola Bay Area has lodging to meet every taste and every budget.Boasting world-famous white-sand beacheslapped by clear emerald waters, 450 years of history ready to be explored at premier museums, the worlds largest artificial reef, unblemished national parks and

the third largest aviation museum in the world,you might be surprised that lodging for a visit to the

Pensacola Bay Area is so affordable.

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Comfort Inn Pensacola Beach40 Ft. Pickens Rd.(850) 934-5400, (800) 934-5470www.pensacolabeach.com/comfort

Days Inn Pensacola Beachfront16 Via DeLuna Dr.(850) 934-3300, (800) 329-7466www.daysinn.com

Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach Gulf Front2 Via DeLuna Dr.(850) 932-6800, (800) 320-8108www.hamptoninn.com

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front12 Via DeLuna Dr.(850) 916-2999, (866) 916-2999www.pensacolabeachgulffront.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach333 Ft. Pickens Rd.(850) 932-3536, (888) 465-4329www.ichotelsgroup.com

Hotel Indigo (Opening Spring 2010)165 Ft. Pickens Rd.

(850) 916-9755 or (877)-8 INDIGOwww.hotelpensacolabeach.com

Paradise Inn21 Via DeLuna Dr.(850) 932-2319, (800) 301-5925www.paradiseinn-pb.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott24 Via DeLuna Dr.(850) 932-6000, (800) 406-7885www.springhillsuitespensacolabeach.com

Super Value Inn Bay Beach Resort51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.(850) 932-2214www.supervalueinns.com

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Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola Downtown700 E. Chase St.(850) 439-3330, (800) 627-7468www.courtyardpensacoladowntown.com

Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel200 E. Gregory St.(850) 433-3336, (877) 227-6963www.pensacolagrandhotel.com

Days Inn Historic Downtown710 N. Palafox St.(850) 438-4922, (800) 329-7466www.thedaysinn.com/pensacola06384

Lee House Bed & Breakfast Inn400 Bayfront Pkwy.(850) 912-8770www.leehousepensacola.com

New World Inn600 S. Palafox St.(850) 432-4111www.newworldlanding.com

Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast203 W. Gregory St.(850) 434-2818, (800) 370-8354www.pensacolavictorian.com

Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown601 E. Chase St.(850) 432-0202, (800) 331-3131www.residenceinnpensacoladowntown.com

Sol Inn & Suites200 N. Palafox St.(850) 470-9298, (888) 470-9298www.soleinnandsuites.com


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Hospitality Inn4910 Mobile Hwy.(850) 453-3333

Quality Inn NAS/Corry3 New Warrington Rd.(850) 455-3233, (800) 228-5150www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL427

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel3984 Barrancas Ave.(850) 453-4140, (800) 424-6423www.suburbanhotels.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL964

Super 8 Motel5 New Warrington Rd.(850) 457-7277, (800) 800-8000

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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites7194 Pensacola Blvd.(850) 479-8600, (888) 315-2378www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Comfort Inn8690 Pine Forest Rd.(850) 476-8989, (866) 405-2708www.comfortinn.com/hotel/fl588

Holiday Inn Express130 Loblolly Lane(850) 944-8442, (888) 465-4329www.hiexpress.com/pensacolawest

Motel 6-Pensacola West5829 Pensacola Blvd.(850) 494-1122, (800) 466-8356www.motel6-pensacola-west.com

Quality Inn6550 Pensacola Blvd.(850) 477-0711, (800) 424-6423www.choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/fl732

Quality Inn West8060 Lavelle Way(850) 944-0333, (800) 424-6423www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL790

Value Place2310 Detroit Blvd,(850) 476-6612, (800)Value Placewww.valueplace.com

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Midtown CorridorBaymont Inn & Suites7330 Plantation Rd.(850) 477-3333www.baymontinns.comComfort Inn, Davis Highway8080 N. Davis Hwy.(850) 484-8070, (800) 424-6423www.choicehotels.com/hotel/fl712Courtyard by Marriott451 Creighton Rd.(850) 857-7744, (800) 321-2211www.courtyard.com/pnscyExtended Stay America800 Bloodworth Lane(850) 473-9323www.extendedstayamerica.comFairfield Inn by Marriott7325 N. Davis Hwy.(850) 484-8001, (800) 228-2800www.marriott.comHampton Inn Airport/Cordova Mall2187 Airport Blvd.(850) 478-1123, (800) 426-7866www.hamptoninnpensacolaairport.comHampton Inn & Suites7050 Plantation Rd.(850) 505-7500, (800) 426-7866www.hamptoninn.com

Hilton Garden Inn (opening Feb. 2010)1144 Airport Blvd.(850) 479-8900www.hiltongardeninnpensacola.comHoliday Inn7813 N. Davis Hwy.(850) 472-1400, (800) 465-4329www.holidayinnpns.comHomewood Suites5049 Corporate Woods Dr.(850) 474-3777, (800) 225-5466www.homewoodsuitespensacola.comLa Quinta Inn7750 N. Davis Hwy.(850) 474-0411, (800) 531-5900http://598.lq.com

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Midtown CorridorRed Roof Inn7340 Plantation Rd.(850) 476-7960, (800) 733-7663www.redroof.com

Residence Inn by Marriott University Mall7230 Plantation Rd.(850) 479-1000, (800) 331-3131www.marriott.com/pnsri

TownePlace Suites by Marriott481 Creighton Rd.(850) 484-7022, (800) 257-3000www.towneplacesuitespensacola.com

Value Place12050 Scenic Hwy.(850) 471-0203, (800) Value Placewww.valueplace.com

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Adventures Unlimited SchoolHouse Inn & CottagesLocated on Coldwater Creek, 12 miles north of Milton(850) 623-6197, (800) 239-6864www.adventuresunlimited.com


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The Pensacola BayArea prides itself on award-winning restaurants that serve a variety of cuisine from fresh sushi andstraight-from-the-docksseafood to Southern favorites with amodern twist. Locally-owned restaurantsserve unique dishesthat reflect the citys 450-yearhistory and cultural influence.

Pensacola Bay Area restaurants are livelyand unique. Fromwaterfrontwatering holes and an Irish pub where you canstaple yourdollar bill to the ceiling to upscale steakhousesand fine seafood restaurants, visitors will find a varietyof restaurants to suittheir tastes.

The Pensacola Celebrity Chefs program creates an intimatedining experience. Visitors can download recipesand getcooking tips at www.PensacolaCelebrityChefs.com.

Restaurants & Nightlife

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Pensacola Seafood Festival

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Meet in Pensacola,where our nationalseashore beaches,450 years of history,Southern hospitality

and vibrant mix of arts and culture will leaveyour attendees relaxed, rejuvenated and ready

to get down to business...Pensacola Style.

Whether you are planning a small meeting ora large convention,we are here to meet yourneeds. From site visits, food selection andtransportation to registration and welcomegifts, we can work with you to ensure a

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Your attendees will find plenty to do outsidethe meeting room, from outdoor activities onthe beach and weekly Blue Angels practices to

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So have fun. Be productive.Let us spoil youin the last unspoiled meeting spot in Florida.To start planning yourmeeting, clickwww.MeetInPensacola.com.

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Meetings

Pensacola Beach

The Pensacola Bay Area is an activity-packed destinationfilled with arts and culture, outdoor adventure,delectablecuisine and unique tour opportunities.

Performance groups can showcase their talents in one of thelargest air and space museums in the world, take the stage

Southern-style at the Farmers Opry House,let their voicesbe heard outdoors on Santa Rosa Sound or by parading down the street during Mardi Gras.

Dynamic itineraries reflect the diverse offerings of the areaand keep your groups entertained. Historic tours includestops at Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Pickens, the NationalNaval Aviation Museum and Historic Pensacola Village.Heartland Tours include stops at area farms featuring freshproduce, bull riding and horseshoeing. Eco-tours feature adolphin cruise, barrier island walks and a stop at Project

GreenShores, an award-winning estuary.

The CVB can also help plan your hub-n-spoke adventure.Were an easy day trip to New Orleans, Biloxi, Mobile,Panama City or Destin.

For more information about group tours, visitwww.TourPensacola.com.

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National Naval Aviation Museum

FortPickensThe Fish House

Pensacola Lighthouse


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We hope youll consider Pensacola for your wedding reception and honeymoon.Whether you celebrate your vows on a sugar-white sandy beach overlooking the emerald-green Gulf waters or inside Floridas oldest church nestledbeneath sprawling oak trees, you are assured a memorable wedding day inthe Pensacola Bay Area.

We can assist you with selecting a host hotel, caterers,banquet facilities,local attractions and other suppliers, saving you precious time and money.Plus, we can provide information on our city to help make your mostimportant event a complete success all at no cost.To startyour wedding planning, go to www.VisitPensacola.com/weddings.

Ceremony and Reception Sites to Consider1. Pensacola Beach or Perdido Key2. Old ChristChurch3. Plaza de Luna4. Seville Square5. Pensacola Museum of Art6. Pensacola Cultural Center

7. Museum ofCommerce8. National Naval Aviation Museum9. Barkley House

10. Sanders Beach Center

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Surf or Turf.

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Whether its fresh-off-the-dock Florida seafood or fork-tender wet-aged steaks,historic downtown Pensacola is your destination for Floridas finest award-winning cuisine.

600 SOUTH BARRACKS ST., 850-470-0003 WWW.GOODGRITS.COM 400 SOUTH PALAFOX ST., 850-469-9898 WWW.JACKSONSRESTAURANT.COM


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FREE M USE UMADMISSION

Open 95 daily onNaval Air Station Pensacola

850-453-2389800-327-5002

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Explore an aircraft carrier, discoverHome Front USA during WWII and testyour skills in a dogfight at one ofthe worlds largest aviation museums.Over 150 aircraft on display.

World Class. World Renowned.

FREE Museum Tours Daily More than 4,000 artifacts IMAX Theatre-7-story Giant Screen Top Gun Air Combat Simulators Motion-based Simulator The Authentic Cubi Bar Caf 17 Hands-on Cockpit Trainers Flight Deck Store USS Kiddie Hawk Childrens Exhibit

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Call or visit us online today! 888-909-6818 | ResortQuestNWFL.com

ResortQuest has the largest selection of vacation rentalsalong the Gulf Coast to choose from. With the unexpectedspaciousness of various accommodations, ResortQuest iseasily the most memorable way to stay. Call or visit usonline today, and let ResortQuests staff guide you to your home away from home!

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History. Arts. Entertainment. And theworlds whitest beaches. All of it (and more)

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