West Florida – The Panhandle

Pensacola

Over the course of its history, Pensacola has been ruled by the British, the Spanish, the French, the Confederacy, and the United States; hence, its nickname of “The City of Five Flags.” The downtown area offers art galleries, restaurants and cultural venues. Pensacola’s beaches are a must-see, with their white sands and gorgeous waters.

When it comes to cities high on aviation, this Northwest Florida city is Top Gun. Not only is Pensacola the place where all naval pilots train; it also is home to the impressive National Naval Aviation Museum and the Blue Angels Naval aerobatics team.

Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida. As of 2019, the population was estimated to be 52,975. The Pensacola Metropolitan Area, had an estimated 502,629 residents as of 2019. – Wikipedia

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Tallahassee

Tallahassee is a genteel town with good manners, rolling hills, oak-canopied roads, plantation homes, and genuine Southern hospitality. Tallahassee is home to Florida State University. A ten-block historic district preserves Tallahassee’s gracious old homes along a linear park, with a historic inn, bars, and restaurants patronized by legislators, students, and everyone in between.

Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida. The Capitol Complex includes the restored Historic Capitol, now a museum with displays on political history. The 1970s Capitol tower offers city views from its 22nd-floor observation deck. Nearby, exhibits at the Museum of Florida History cover European colonization, the Civil War, and WWII. The city’s antebellum mansions include the 1843 Knott House Museum. ― Google

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Panama City Beach

Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the more populated of two principal cities of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. – Wikipedia

Panama City Beach is a waterfront town and vacation destination in northwest Florida. It’s known for miles of white-sand beaches fronting the calm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. St. Andrews State Park, one of 2 protected nature preserves nearby, is bordered by the Gulf and has hiking trails and fishing piers. Pier Park is the main shopping hub and a venue for major events. ― Google

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Ft. Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the Florida Panhandle. It’s known for fine white-sand beaches on adjacent Okaloosa Island. The island’s Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to dolphins, penguins and alligators. The Indian Temple Mound Museum includes the prehistoric Temple Mound and Native American artifacts. Northeast, the Air Force Armament Museum displays artifacts and aircraft from WWI to the present. ― Google

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