Pensacola, Florida, is the home of the Blue Angels. Everything is named “Blue Angel This” and “Blue Angel That.” They frequently fly overhead when practicing. On the weekends they’re usually out of town delighting some other city with their aerobatics.
In addition to watching the Blue Angels, there are many cool things to see and do, not the least of which is the National Naval Aviation Museum. The museum is massive and takes two to three hours to complete – and it’s free! Got to love the free.
I don’t know enough about the specifics types of aircraft on display, so I’ll dazzle you with a slideshow of my excellent slowly improving photography skills. *grins*
Despite the large number of photos above, there is much more to see in the museum. Twice a week the Blue Angels do a practice and autograph session. I highly recommend it to all who venture to Pensacola. Visit the Blue Angels and the museum daily, 9am to 5pm, at 1750 Radford Blvd.
Pensacola Lighthouse
The Pensacola Lighthouse is on the same grounds. (It’s not free.)
The Gulf Coast’s Tallest Lighthouse.
Allegedly, it’s the tallest lighthouse on the Gulf Coast. It is tall – I made it up all 177 steps a few months ago. It scared the crap out of me. But the view was terrific….
View from the Pensacola Lighthouse.
