Fort Pickens

Spent a great day at the beach . It was nice getting away from the more crowded area of Pensacola and Casino beach areas during spring break. It was $8 well worth spending.

Take an early morning walk out past Battery Payne to see Blue Heron, Pelican, seagulls, etc. If you stand really still and quietly , you might get to see the sand crabs .

Great place to visit. lots of history and nice beaches . $8 to get in or free w/national park service pass. Also good for a nice 2 1/2 hr round trip boat ride around the bay for about $18/person.

Amazing photography opportunities. We took a group of kids and spent the day exploring. Not one ever said I'm bored. And they all still have great memories from our day at Ft Pickens in 2010.

One of the great area attractions and a very historic place as well . I happened to come out on a day with temps in the 20’s. There was still a crowd. I enjoyed myself though.

Very cool stop on any trip to the beach . There is a lot of history with this fort and the views from the top are great!

Fort Pickens is the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay , Florida, and its navy yard . The history of the place is amazing. best time to go is Spring, Fall or Winter. Bring your camera .

Ranger guided tours are given at Ft. Pickens every day at 2 p.m. on the GINS. Plus, you get to see where the great Apache warrior, Chief Geronimo, was held captive back in 1886.

Finished in 1834, this is the largest US fort built to protect the Pensacola Navy Yard . It includes ten concrete batteries and was in use until the end of WW2. See “Read more” for hours and entry fees Read more

Just get out of your car and walk around. The fort is bigger than it seems and full of cool nooks and crannies.

Go to the very end and around the point pull off right before the bathrooms , parking to the right. Its a long walk but completely worth it. The beach is breath taking

Start at the ranger station. Pick up a copy of the "Self-guided Tour " booklet. Take the tour , then try to see Fts. Barrancas & McRee. Finally, drive to Battery 234 to enjoy the quiet beach .

If you visit the Emerald Coast be sure to check out Fort Pickens.

Go to the beach by the watch tower. Absolutely beautiful. Fort is huge too! Loved this place.

Re-enactment at the fort , cool on Memorial Day

A national treasure you and your kids need to see all of it.

Buy the annual pass if your local.

Amazing place to see, with or without children!

The 1,400 mile Florida National Scenic Trail starts/ends at this parking lot too

Red fish . .. that is all!

Yesssss watch out for the frigging ants !!!

Bring your sunglasses and tanning oil....get ready to hear the sound of thunder....

Watchout for all the ants !!!!