As you enjoy all that one of the many Perdido Key rentals has to offer, be sure to visit the community's museums and attractions as well. Perdido Key is located in Escambia County, Florida. People come to the area to enjoy activities such as golfing, swimming, fishing and sun bathing. Since it offers so many fun activities, Perdido Key is a popular vacation spot.
Historical Pensacola Village
The Historical Pensacola Village in Pensacola is less than a mile outside of Perdido Key. This village is a collection of museums and attractions. These include the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, the Pensacola Historical Museum, the Old Christ Church, Museum of Commerce. The museums and attractions throughout HPV are recreations of different aspects of 1800 and early-1900 Pensacola. For a more in-depth tour, guests can take the guided tour, which details the historical significance of all of the exhibits and buildings. Historical Pensacola Village is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military, senior and children discounts are available. A visit to Historical Pensacola Village would be a fun and relaxing day trip from one of the many Perdido Key rentals.
The National Naval Aviation Museum
Also located in Pensacola is the National Naval Aviation Museum. With over 150 full-size aircraft and 4,000 artifacts, this museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the country. One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is also a restaurant. The Cubi Bar Café' is an exact replica of the area's Cubi Point Officers' Club. This club is famous for being a favorite hang out spot for Navy and Marine Corps personnel who passed through the area.
In addition to the exhibits and aviation collections, the museum has an IMAX theater, flight simulators and cockpit training areas. While visiting the museum guests can also catch a Blue Angels practice session. The museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Fast Eddies Fun Center
For visitors who want to stay in Perdido Key, a visit to Fast Eddies Fun Center is a fun choice. This is an amusement park that has various rides, go-carting tracks and golfing greens. The rides include a "spinnin n' grinnin" waterslide and a junior racing track. The park is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Military and group discounts are available.
The Pensacola Museum of Art
For visitors that really love museums and art, the Pensacola Museum of Art is a must see. The museum was started in1954 by a group of Pensacola women as a celebration of types or art. The permanent exhibits and collections contain paintings, sculptures and masks from the ancient times to the modern era. Artists featured in the museum range from Henry Matisse to Jayne Holisinger. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Military and student discounts are available. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.
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