Accolades of Pensacola – Fun Fact Friday

Pensacola – A Great Place to Live

White sandy beaches, good food, a thriving downtown – these are just some of the features that make Pensacola great. But it’s not only our personal opinion that determines whether these features are great or not. Other companies and organizations have recognized Pensacola in the form of accolades and awards as a wonderful place to live and play. From our beaches to the National Naval Aviation Museum to West Florida Hospital, Pensacola has proven it has a lot to offer.

Check out some of the accolades Pensacola has won just this year:

  • Trip Advisor – Top Ten Beaches in the US, #7 Best Beach in the World
  • Truvin Health Analytics | IBM Watson Health – Top 100 hospital (West Florida)
  • Luxury Travel Guide – The Wildlife Destination of 2017 (Perdido Key)
  • CNN Travel – Top 12 Military Museums to Visit in the World (NNAM)
  • Thrillist – #2 Most Affordable Beach Town

We may not have needed affirmation to convince us Pensacola is a great city with a lot to offer, but it’s always an honor to see Pensacola recognized! I’m personally intrigued by the “#2 Most Affordable Beach Town” award. Beach house, anyone? I know a great Realtor!

What do you love most about Pensacola? Let us know via comment! Happy Friday!

For the complete list of awards, check out the link below:

Source: Award-Winning Pensacola

Did You Know? – 5 Facts About Pensacola’s Past

Things you may not have known

In addition to these five facts about Pensacola’s history, did you know that Pensacola is older than St. Augustine, the United States’s first, continuously occupied European settlement? Pensacola was founded in 1559, whereas; St. Augustine was founded in 1565. Pensacola is the original first European settlement in the U.S. by a whole 6 years (although not continuously occupied during that time)! Check out these other cool facts about Pensacola!

5 Historical Facts You Didn’t Know About Pensacola

Original article here: The Pulse – 5 Historical Facts You Didn’t Know About Pensacola