Fort GeorgeCrescent LakeNaval Live Oaks ReservationFort BarrancasFort McReeTarklin Bayou State Park
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Pensacola

Pensacola is a town in Escambia district, Florida, United States of about 53,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 43 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 14 museums. The must-see places are Fort George, Plaza Ferdinand VII and Crescent Lake.

30.4213° N, 87.2169° WPop. 53,193

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see37
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort George, fort near Pensacola
Must-see

Fort George

Fort · 1 km · Baldwin

Plaza Ferdinand VII, park near Pensacola
Must-see

Plaza Ferdinand VII

Park · 2 km

Crescent Lake, lake near Pensacola
Must-see

Crescent Lake

Lake · 9 km · Baldwin

Places near Pensacola by type

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One day from Pensacola

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pensacola
  2. Crescent Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Tarklin Bayou State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort McReefort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fort Barrancasfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Naval Live Oaks Reservationpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Pensacola
Today’s loopPensacolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pensacola?

Fort George (fort, about 1 km), Plaza Ferdinand VII (park, about 2 km), Crescent Lake (lake, about 9 km), Naval Live Oaks Reservation (park, about 13 km), Fort Barrancas (fort, about 14 km), Fort McRee (fort, about 18 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 14 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Pensacola?

Fort George, about 1 km by road; Wall South (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pensacola?

Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, about 1 km by road; Redeemer Lutheran Church (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pensacola?

Start in Pensacola, visit Crescent Lake, then Tarklin Bayou State Park, then Fort McRee, then Fort Barrancas, then Naval Live Oaks Reservation, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.