Mystery Photo Monday #3 – The Answer!!!

Yesterday I asked where kids love to run in and out of these!

The correct answer was Ft. Picken’s!  

Haven’t been to Ft. Picken’s yet?  Read about our adventures! 

Places to Have a Kid’s Birthday Party in Pensacola

We are celebrating Big S’s birthday in the house this week so in honor of his birthday, I have listed some places where you can have a birthday party around town.  This is in no way a comprehensive list and it is in alphabetical order.  I gathered the list from places we have been and various [...]

Ft. Pickens – Pensacola Beach, Florida

If you moved to Pensacola post Hurricane Ivan, you may not have made it out to Ft. Pickens yet.  After Hurricane Ivan swept through the area, this section of the Gulf Islands National Seashore had to be closed for several years.  It was eventually reopened to foot, bike, and boat traffic, but recently it was opened [...]

Blues on the Beach

It is time for the annual Blues on the Beach airshow!  I have to admit that in the 12 years I have lived in Pensacola, I have only gone one time.  I am a military brat so I prefer my airshows on a good hardy military base!  I also don’t like being stuck out in [...]

Fourth of July Activities in Pensacola, Florida and surrounding areas

In past years, we have attended several different July 4th activities:  Pensacola Beach and the fireworks show downtown.  Here are a few links to some of the Fourth of July activities going on around our area:
Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration – Held in Old Seville Square, there are lots of great kid’s activities going on [...]

Quietwater Beach and Boardwalk, Pensacola, Florida

When we were in college, Casino Beach was the place to see and be seen.  Now that I have given birth to two children, I just want to hide!  I have found the perfect place!  Quietwater Beach is great for the kids.  There are lots of families packed in under and around the pavilion.  It [...]

Peg Leg Pete’s on Pensacola Beach

Peg Leg Pete’s, on Pensacola Beach, is one of our favorite go to restaurants whenever someone comes in town to visit us.  We love sitting outside and enjoying the yummy seafood.  Seating is limited and Peg Leg’s is very popular all day long.  If you avoid peak times and are willing to sit inside, most [...]

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

If you are tired of heading to the beach to just sit on the sand, next time take a walk on the pier. The Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier is a 1471 foot long pier located on the main beach. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Kids will enjoy [...]