Escambia district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Brent

Brent is a town in Escambia district, Florida, United States, home to about 21,804 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 14 museums and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Crescent Lake (5 km), Fort George (7 km) and Plaza Ferdinand VII (9 km).

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Brent, Florida
Brent, Escambia district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brent at a glance

Location
Escambia district, Florida, United States
Population
about 21,804
Coordinates
30.4688° N, 87.2361° W
Places within 50 km
108 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Brent

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brent: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Brent

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Fort George (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brent

40 churches within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (8 km); the best-known is Cantonment (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Brent

33 museums within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Pensacola MESS Hall (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Brent

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Structure 170 (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brent

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Crescent Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brent

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brent. The closest is Tarklin Bayou State Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Brent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brent
  2. 5 km Crescent Lake · lake, Baldwin
  3. 17 km Fort Barrancas · fort, Baldwin
  4. 20 km Naval Live Oaks Reservation · park, Alabama
  5. 12 km Plaza Ferdinand VII · park, Escambia
  6. 1 km Fort George · fort, Baldwin
  7. 7 km Back to Brent

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    Within 15 km of Brent

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4464Fort George (7 km)
    Churches840Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (8 km)
    Museums1433Pensacola MESS Hall (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1726Structure 170 (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Crescent Lake (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Tarklin Bayou State Park (24 km)
    Parks411Plaza Ferdinand VII (9 km)
    Other attractions410Pensacola International Airport (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Alabama Hollow (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Ono Island (40 km)
    Waterfalls02Tropic Falls at OWA (52 km)
    Caves11Bat Cave (32 km)

    Brent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brent?

    Crescent Lake (lake, about 5 km), Fort George (fort, about 7 km), Plaza Ferdinand VII (park, about 9 km), Fort Barrancas (fort, about 18 km), Naval Live Oaks Reservation (park, about 19 km), Fort McRee (fort, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brent?

    108 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 14 museums, 17 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brent?

    Fort George, about 7 km by road; Wall South (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brent?

    Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, about 8 km by road; Calvary Baptist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Brent?

    Pensacola MESS Hall, about 8 km by road; Artel Gallery (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brent?

    Start in Brent, visit Crescent Lake, then Fort Barrancas, then Naval Live Oaks Reservation, then Plaza Ferdinand VII, then Fort George, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brent?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Brent

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brent’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brent on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.