Things to Do — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

Showing 25–48 of 109 activities
East Perdido Key State Park

East Perdido Key State Park

Attraction
pensacola

State park located in the Perdido Key area offering outdoor recreational access to natural land and coastal environments.

Escape on Palafox

Escape on Palafox

Attraction
pensacola

Escape room and amusement center located on Palafox.

Exchange Park

Exchange Park

Attraction

Park and tourist attraction known as Exchange Park.

Fairhope Dog Park

Fairhope Dog Park

Attraction
fairhope

Dog park in Fairhope providing an off-leash area for dogs.

First Religious Service

First Religious Service

Attraction
pensacola-beach

Historical landmark marking the site of a first recorded religious service.

Fish River Furnishings & Art Gallery

Fish River Furnishings & Art Gallery

Attraction

Art gallery and furnishings studio offering artwork and furniture.

Flora-Bama Lounge

Flora-Bama Lounge

Bar
perdido-key

Opened in 1964, this down-home waterfront bar/grill offers oysters, pub grub & live music every day.

nightlifelive-musicfamily-friendly
Year-Round 2-4 hours Easy
Florida Public Archaeology Network/Destination Archaeology Resource Center

Florida Public Archaeology Network/Destination Archaeology Resource Center

Attraction
pensacola

Museum and visitor center operated by the Florida Public Archaeology Network, serving as a resource center for public archaeology education and heritage tourism.

Florida Trail Northern Terminus

Florida Trail Northern Terminus

Outdoor Rec

Hiking area marking the northern terminus of the Florida Trail long-distance hiking route.

Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off

Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off

event-venue
foley

Event venue hosting a barbecue and blues music cook-off competition.

Foley Railroad Museum

Foley Railroad Museum

gallery
foley

Free museum featuring a huge, remote-controlled model railroad, real train cars & other exhibits.

artsmuseum
Year-Round 45 minutes - 1 hour Easy
Foley Welcome Center

Foley Welcome Center

Attraction

Visitor center in Foley providing tourist information and travel services to visitors.

Fort George

Fort George

Attraction
pensacola

Historic fort site serving as a park and tourist attraction.

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Attraction
gulf-shores

Pentagonal masonry fort completed in 1834 at the tip of Mobile Bay; held by Confederates until Farragut's 'damn the torpedoes' run on August 5, 1864 forced its surrender weeks later.

dog-friendly
Year-Round 2-3 hours Easy
Fort Pickens

Fort Pickens

Attraction
pensacola-beach

Historic military fortification located on Santa Rosa Island, Florida, known for its role in the Civil War and as the site of Geronimo's imprisonment.

Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fort Pickens — Gulf Islands National Seashore

Outdoor Rec
pensacola

A massive pre-Civil War fort on Pensacola Beach surrounded by pristine national seashore. Explore the fort, hike coastal trails, snorkel in crystal-clear water, and camp steps from the beach.

outdoor
Year-Round 3-5 hours Easy to Moderate
Go Retro

Go Retro

Attraction

Tour and travel agency operating under the name 'Go Retro', offering retro-themed tours or travel services.

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance

Attraction

Art gallery and arts organization operating under the name Gulf Coast Arts Alliance.

Gulf Shore

Gulf Shore

Attraction

Coastal tourist attraction known as Gulf Shore.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Park
gulf-shores

At 1,540 feet, it's one of the longest piers on the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for king mackerel and redfish, watch the sunrise, or just take in the endless Gulf views. Bait shop and rod rentals on-site.

Year-Round 1-3 hours Easy
Gutter Lounge At Phoenix

Gutter Lounge At Phoenix

activity
pensacola

Bowling alley and event venue in Phoenix that also hosts live music.

Historic Blakeley State Park

Historic Blakeley State Park

Park
spanish-fort

A onetime town, this 1,400-acre wooded riverside park now offers camping, hiking & Civil War events.

outdoordog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Year-Round 2-4 hours Easy to Moderate
Historic Fort Barrancas

Historic Fort Barrancas

Attraction
pensacola

Historic military fortification landmark and tourist attraction at Naval Air Station Pensacola, preserving 19th-century coastal defense structures.

Historic Pensacola Village

Historic Pensacola Village

Attraction
pensacola

Museum and historic site in Pensacola preserving and interpreting the history of the region through historic buildings and exhibits.