Back To BlogThe Gulf Coast is a premium vacation destination for its spellbinding beaches and captivating natural beauty. While enjoying your dreamy getaway in Gulf Shores, Alabama, you can take a day trip to Pensacola, Florida. The drive from Gulf Shores to Pensacola will take you around an hour and feature breathtaking views along the way.
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3 Places To See During Your Gulf Shores to Pensacola Day Trip
Splash City Adventures
This is a hub of thrills and fun to check out during your Gulf Shores to Pensacola day trip. Have a blast at their amusement park and waterpark! Some of the amusement park rides include a Ferris Wheel, Tilt A Whirl, Swings, and Scrambler. Some of the waterpark rides include several different slides, a Kiddie Pool, and a Lazy River. Your family and friends can also enjoy a friendly game of paintball.
Historic Pensacola
Experience history brought to life during your trip from Gulf Shores to Pensacola. Explore 42 acres of history at the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site and Homestead. The Living History Demonstrations depict life when Pensolca was a Spain-ruled colony in the 19th century. The Interpreters will demonstrate to guests what daily life was like for the average family during that time with activities such as fire-starting, gardening, musket-cleaning, laundry, candle-making, and needlecraft.
You can also tour over 260 years of history by checking out America’s First Settlement Trail that goes through Pensacola Historic District and downtown Pensacola!
Fort Pickens
Although this is in Pensacola Beach, this historic fort is definitely worth a visit during your day trip from Gulf Shores. Fort Pickens was the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay in the early 1800s. Some other fun activities you can enjoy in the Fort Pickens area are birdwatching, nature trails, fishing, and more!
