Area Description: Biloxi, Mississippi Casinos– 1.5 hour drive to slot machines & tables. Free alcoholic beverages and delicious seafood buffets on Friday and Saturday nights. Gambling is the only entertainment in Biloxi! Hard Rock Casino. 777 Beach Blvd. (228) 276-7625 IP Casino Resort. 850 Bayview Ave. (228) 436-3000 Blackwater River State Park– Milton. Rent tubes, canoes, & kayaks for a relaxing day on the River. Bring a picnic and stop at a beach to sunbathe, play a game of football. Call Adventures Unlimited, Hwy 87, 623-6197. Bob’s Canoe, 7525 Munson Hwy, 623- 5457. Blackwater Canoe Rental. 623-0235 Exploreum– Located in Mobile, 1 hour drive. Science museum, the kids will love it. 65 Government St. $8.75 adults, $7.00 child. IMAX- $7.75 adults, $6 child. (251) 208-6873 or www.Exploreum.com Fast Eddie’s Fun Center– Don’t plan to spend a full day here, but it’s a good way to keep the kids occup ... [Read More]

Area Description: Biloxi, Mississippi Casinos– 1.5 hour drive to slot machines & tables. Free alcoholic beverages and delicious seafood buffets on Friday and Saturday nights. Gambling is the only entertainment in Biloxi! Hard Rock Casino. 777 Beach Blvd. (228) 276-7625 IP Casino Resort. 850 Bayview Ave. (228) 436-3000 Blackwater River State Park– Milton. Rent tubes, canoes, & kayaks for a relaxing day on the River. Bring a picnic and stop at a beach to sunbathe, play a game of football. Call Adventures Unlimited, Hwy 87, 623-6197. Bob’s Canoe, 7525 Munson Hwy, 623- 5457. Blackwater Canoe Rental. 623-0235 Exploreum– Located in Mobile, 1 hour drive. Science museum, the kids will love it. 65 Government St. $8.75 adults, $7.00 child. IMAX- $7.75 adults, $6 child. (251) 208-6873 or www.Exploreum.com Fast Eddie’s Fun Center– Don’t plan to spend a full day here, but it’s a good way to keep the kids occupied for a while! Cheap entertainment located near Cordova Mall. 505 W. Michigan Ave. 433-7735 Fort Pickens, located at the end of Fort Pickens Rd. on Pensacola Beach, was constructed in 1834 and used in World War 2. Fort Pickens was damaged by recently Hurricane Ivan in 2004 damaged miles of the beach. Fort Pickens is open for self-guided tours but is only accessible to hikers, bikers, and boaters. Historic Pensacola Village– Tour historic homes & buildings built in the 1800’s. Open Tuesday– Saturday. $6 adults, $3 children ages 4-16. Purchase tickets at 205 E. Zarragosa St. in downtown Pensacola. 1.5 hour tours begin at 11, 1, and 2:30 pm. The Gulf Islands National Seashore– 1,378 acres of untouched woodland along the beach. Great opportunity to view Pensacola’s wildlife in it’s natural setting. Located in Gulf Breeze off Hwy 98 heading E. Northwest Florida Zoo– NW FL’s largest zoo. Wide variety of animals. Ride the safari train past live African animals or bring the kids to the petting zoo. Open daily. 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. 932-2229 Orange Beach, AL– Orange Beach is located 45 minutes from Pensacola Beach and is well worth a visit during your stay! While in Orange Beach, make sure to check out The Wharf & Lulu Buffet’s restaurant, Lulu’s. Get a cheeseburger in paradise! Foley, Alabama is only an additional 15 minute drive from here and features an outlet mall & good dining. 200 E 25th Ave. Orange Beach, AL. 251-967-5858 Pensacola Opera House– Three full-production, seasonal shows at the Saengar Theater. 433-6737 Pensacola Greyhound Track– Live greyhound racing Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Saturday & Sunday at 1pm. Hwy 98 W/ Dog Track Rd. 455-8595 or www.PensacolaGreyhoundPark.com Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum & IMAX– Free admission to the Naval Aviation Museum! See over 140 restored, historic aircrafts used by the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Did I mention it’s free? The Naval Air Museum is a must see for all ages. 25 minute drive to base. 1750 Radford Blvd. Suite C, N.A.S. Pensacola, FL 32508. 452-3604 Pensacola Civic Center– Entertainment including concerts, ice skating performances, conferences, and boat shows. Visit their website at www.PensacolaCivicCenter.com to check the event schedule! 201 E. Gregory St. in downtown Pensacola The Saenger Theater– Features a variety of per formances in Downtown Pensacola. Call for show dates and times. 116 Palafox Pl. 505-3880 Sam’s Fun City & Surf City– Mini amusement park & water park with features such as go-carts, laser tag, and put-put. Admission is free into park but rides cost money. 6709 Pensacola Blvd. 505-0800 TT Wentwoth, Jr. Florida State Museum– Hands on educational experience that’s fun for everyone. Free to the public! Located in downtown Pensacola at 320 Jefferson St. 595-5990 Veteran’s Memorial Park & The Wall South- Memorial Park honoring veterans who fought in all American Wards. The Wall South is to honor over 58,217 men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Located in downtown Pensacola on Bay Front Pkwy and 9th Avenue. Waterville USA– 20 acre Water & amusement park that’s fun every time! $29.95for adults and $19.95 for children. 1 hour drive. Foley Outlet center nearby. 906 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL. (251) 948-2106 or www.WatervilleUSA.com The Wharf in Orange Beach– Business complex, marina, 18 hole championship golfing, and 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre. Huge entertainment complex featuring a ferris wheel and wave pool featuring a lazy river. Fabulous shopping and dining, as well as live music and concerts. Visit www.thewhaftAl.com to check the event schedule for upcoming concerts!