Architectural Treasures Found in Pensacola's North Hill

Visitors interested in history and architecture will love Pensacola’s prominent North Hill neighborhood, one of the largest residential historic districts in Florida and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll along the oak-shaded sidewalks and original brick roads to discover more than 400 historic homes built between 1870 and the 1930’s. The neighborhood is a literal outdoor museum of architectural treasures from Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Tudor Revival, Craftsman Bungalow and Mediterranean Revival to Art Moderne. The charming Alabama Square at Reus and Gonzales streets is a good place to park and start your walking tour.

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King and Queen of Spain To Visit Pensacola for Our 450th Anniversary

Go ahead and mark your calendars for Feb. 19-22. Not only is it our Mardi Gras weekend, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia will be visiting Pensacola on Feb. 19. Their visit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our residents and visitors to see the king in person as he addresses the crowd and helps our historic city celebrate its 450th anniversary.

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia will address the public at noon in Plaza Ferdinand from the TT Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. The public will also hear from Governor Charlie Crist and U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez. Spectators are asked to be in the park by 11 a.m.

A visit from the king will help Pensacola show the world our significant place in U.S. history as the country’s first major European settlement, established by the Spanish in 1559. We look forward to celebrating this momentous week with our residents, visitors and the Royal Household of Spain.

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Getting Around Downtown

Downtown Map and Where to park
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Downtown Restaurants, walking distance from Plaza Ferdinand

• Jackson's Steakhouse
• Portobello inside the Pensacola Little Theatre
• Seville Quarter
• Will Call
• The Fish House and Atlas Oyster House

Downtown Attractions

• Pensacola Museum of Art
• Quayside Gallery
• Historic Pensacola Village
• Shopping on Palafox Place and with the Pensacola Historic District Merchants
• Plaza de Luna

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Celebrate MLK Day in Pensacola

This weekend offers a great opportunity to explore Pensacola’s African-American heritage. African-Americans were among the first non-Native Americans to set foot in the United States. Approximately 100 Africans, mostly slaves, were brought by Don Tristan de Luna in 1559, and together they established Pensacola, the first major European settlement in the United States. Visitors traveling to Pensacola can help celebrate the city’s rich history and culture through many significant sites.

10 Sites On The African-American Heritage Trail Not To Miss:

1. The African-American Heritage Society
2. Old Christ Church
3. Julee Panton Cottage
4. H&O Restaurant
5. St. Michael’s Cemetery
6. Johnson Beach
7. Chappie James Memorial Gardens
8. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
9. St. John the Baptist Church
10. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

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Pensacola Bay Area Visitor Guide 2009

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Pensacola Bay Area Visitor Guide 2009 (web version)

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10 Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

1. Eat healthy. Try fresh Gulf seafood at many of our local restaurants. Fish is high in protein and low in fat.
2. Exercise more. Bike along the scenic trail at Pensacola Beach, canoe in Big Lagoon State Park or participate in one of our races.
3. Learn something new. Learn to sail, take an art class from Belmont Arts Center or learn about our vast history at Historic Pensacola Village.
4. Be more adventurous. Learn to scuba dive or charter a boat for deep sea fishing.
5. Save money. With free attractions, festivals and some of the best deals in Florida, you can enjoy your vacation without spending a lot of money.

6. Do something different. Experience your first Mardi Gras parade or try fried crab claws.
7. Spend more time with friends and family. Create memories with a weekend getaway.
8. Expand your horizons. Sample from 100 wines at the Pensacola Wine Festival or explore a pre-Civil War fortress by candlelight.

9. Spend more time outdoors. Walk along Gulf Islands National Seashore to watch a sunset, stargaze or collect seashells.
10. Stress less. Our emerald water and white sandy beaches are the perfect place to kick back and relax.

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