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Gulf Islands/Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens is located in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, a protected area that stretches along the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Mississippi. The fort is a historic military site that was built in 1834 and served as a major defense point during the Civil War. Today, visitors can explore the fort's grounds, which include a museum, a visitor center, and a variety of trails. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, and shorebirds. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, fishing, and camping in the area.
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User Reviews
Eric Gray
Fort Pickens is one of my favorite places in Pensacola. It's where I take people when it's their first time here. A great and unique thing about this fort is the ability to self guide yourself around the grounds. Love love this park.
Jessica Cargile
A little history and a bit of relaxation. The perfect combination. It's worth drive to see and explore the old fort and to see the beach with less hustle and bustle. Just the simple beauty of the beach the way it once was. There are bathrooms and a good path to get you closer to the packed sand. The water was super clear and the sunset was lovely. There are tables in the pavilion so you can have sand free sandwiches 😁. There's also a shower to rinse off all the things on the path out. We will definitely be back.
Jennifer Martin
Ft. Pickens was a really interesting place to visit! It is so much bigger in person with a lot to look at. Our boys enjoyed going down the tunnels. If it hadn't been 101 degrees, we would have loved exploring more.
Celeste
These are only pictures of the main Fort. The highlight of your visit. You need 2 days to see everything here. All of the batteries around the key are fascinating to see and wander around. So much history here. The beaches are also very beautiful. Amazing sense of peace. Well worth the 7 day pass. If you camp here even better. One of our favorite places to visit in Pensacola. And the rangers are super friendly and informative.
Darius Vlad
You have to pay a entrance fee to get inside. But after you get in you have beautiful beaches and sand dunes up until you reach the fort. There will be a self guided tour, you can walk almost everywhere you want had have amazing sights and tunnels to explore (be aware that mose are dead ends and you'll need to follow your steps back) but nonetheless the historical place is amazing to visit.
