Extending fromPensacola toTallahassee,
Northwest Florida boasts the beautiful
beaches, freshseafoodandgloriousweather
that you expect from the Sunshine State,
but complements thesewith an array of
cultural andhistorical
attractions that are
unique to this part of
thestate.
To get a feel for
the heritage of the
area, there’s nobetter
place to start than
Mission San Luis. In
the 17th century, the
Apalachee tribe and
Spanishcolonistsweredrawntogetherhere
for religious, defensive and economic
purposes,andnowyoucanseehowtheylive
asyouexplore therecreatedcolonial town.
Anew visitor center links the attraction
tothemodernera.
Elsewhere, the region’s fourhistoric forts
offer plenty to get military buffs excited,
while a variety ofmuseums offer insights
into everything from naval aviation to
science and technology. Those not to be
missed include the Museum of Florida
History, which houses artifacts dating
fromasmanyas 12,000
yearsago,andPensacola
Museum of Art, where
you’ll find pieces from
suchluminariesasPablo
Picasso, AndyWarhol
andSalvadorDali.
But, importantly,
make sure you also
take time to appreciate
everything thatmakes
Northwest Florida special today, whether
that’seatingApalachicolaoystersonthehalf
shell orbrowsing its eclectic local galleries.
Atriptothebeachnevergoesamisseither—
well, this isFlorida, afterall.
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