PENSACOLA

A History of Hospitality

Located on the western end of the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola is proud of its 450 years of multi-cultural history and its revived downtown area that features fine dining, wine bars, dance clubs, and live courtyard music in the Seville Quarter. Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key are just across the bay.

Population: 488,000 (metro area)

Transportation: Pensacola International Airport Healthcare: West Florida Hospital and the Baptist Health Care network are leading area providers. The Naval Hospital Pensacola serves local veterans and their families.

Culture: In addition to aviation and maritime museums, the Pensacola performing arts scene features local professional theater, ballet, and opera companies plus a symphony orchestra.

Recreation: Take an eco-tour, charter a fishing boat, climb to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse, catch a game at the waterfront Blue Wahoos Stadium, or enjoy a Saturday stroll through the downtown Palafox Market with 200+ art, craft, and food vendors.