12 Family-Friendly Activities and Attractions to Experience in Pensacola After Dark
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The Four Best Places to Act Like a Kid in the City of Five Flags
Some of my fondest memories from childhood involve whizzing around a go-kart track while taunting my friends or entering a laser tag labyrinth to take on unwitting enemies without mercy.
Childhood inevitably passes, though. Too often, our capacity for fun and adventure goes with it. A large part of me still yearns for those frivolous experiences: riding roller coasters, playing arcade games and shooting rounds of mini golf. Luckily the Pensacola Bay Area has no shortage of activities to help travelers recapture the essence of their childhoods.
Forget Six Flags this summer, and take a trip down to the City of Five Flags to relive some of your more spirited years. Whether your idea of fun is getting lost in an arcade game or perfecting your mini golf swing, Pensacola will help you revive that childhood sense of wonder.
Here are our top four picks for places to act like a kid in The City of Five Flags:
Enjoy some well-deserved Playtime
For those seeking a more relaxed diversion, Downtown Pensacola is also home to Play, a self-described “adult arcade.” Play attracts all kinds of local characters from arcade game enthusiasts to karaoke connoisseurs.The community-centric bar will invoke the spirit of your youth while giving you the best ingredients of adulthood — with over 20 rotating microbrews, a combination of vintage and state of the art arcade games, pool tables, skeeball machines, air hockey and more.
SHOW OFF YOUR SWING AT MINIATURE GOLF
UFO's Mini-Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade offers visitors the chance to test their golf game in a space-themed setting just steps from the sugar-white sand and turquoise water of Pensacola Beach. Once you’ve worked your way around the course, you and your friends can cool off with a few scoops from the indoor ice cream parlor. UFO's also offers a great variety of arcade games.
TAKE THE FAST TRACK TO EXCITEMENT
For those itching for a fast-paced adventure, Fast Eddie's Fun Center is the place to be. With four thrilling go-kart tracks, Fast Eddie's Fun Center has earned its title of "Pensacola's #1 Family Fun Park." The adventure continues off the track with Water Wars, the ultimate water-balloon game. Check out Fast Eddie's mini golf, game room, and batting cages for more exciting activities.
SOAR THROUGH NEW ADVENTURES
Boasting the longest zip rail in Northwest Florida, Laguna's Adventure Park offers a range of thrilling outdoor activities for all to enjoy. Adventurers can experience go-karts, zip rails, and a splash pad all located on the beautiful setting of Pensacola Beach. If chasing down unforgettable adventures makes you hungry, Laguna's Beach Bar and Grill offers a variety of mouth-watering meals to refresh your energy.
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