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USA : PENSACOLA - November 2008

Go Shop

ALVIN’S ISLAND
( 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. Tel. 850-934-3711 )
www.alvinsisland.com This “tropical department store” offers two stories of swimsuits, sandals, floats, toys, umbrellas and souvenirs—basically, everything you need to enjoy your day at any of the area’s beautiful beaches.
BAYOU GOLF
( 4405 Bayou Blvd. Tel. 850-477-0010 )
Pensacola’s popular Bayou Golf can take care of all your golfing needs so you can enjoy the nearby courses in comfort and style.
PURPLE JULIA
( 1800 W Garden St. Tel. 850-912-4642 )
www.purplejulia.com This fun, frilly store offers femininity to the max, with every upscale bath and body product you could desire. Spa events are available, as well as “princess parties” for ladies-in-training.

Go See

PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL
( At Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W Garden St. Tel. 850-433-2662 )
www.annunciationgoc.org Celebrate all things Greek at this popular annual event, featuring traditional dancing and delectable food like baklava and spanakopita. Nov. 14–16.
PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART
( 407 S Jefferson St. Tel. 850-432-6247 )
www.pensacolamuseumofart.org Pensacola may be a small town, but you’d never guess it while visiting the city’s art museum, which showcases fine works from the likes of Louis Comfort Tiffany and Salvador Dalí. Contemporary art lovers should check out the special Jasper Johns, exhibition, which runs through Jan. 10.
WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOURS
( Throughout Pensacola. Tel. 850-417-7343 )
www.pensacolawinterfest.org Celebrate the season with some interactive theater. Old-fashioned trolleys tote festive crowds throughout downtown, where 22 holiday shows are performed along the way. Tours start Nov. 28 and take place every Friday and Saturday through Christmas Eve.

Go Eat

CHUMUCKLA’S FARMERS’ OPRY HOUSE & CAMPGROUND
( 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd, Milton. Tel. 850-994-9219 )
www.farmersopry.com A one-of-a-kind-experience, the Opry pairs a tasty Southern meal (think rotisserie pork roast and greens) with an impressive gospel/country performance. $$
COTTAGE CAFÉ
( 203 W Gregory St. Tel. 850-437-0730 )
A local favorite tucked away in a carriage house, this cute, homey café has a casual atmosphere, and serves fresh, light salads and delicious wraps. Save room for the luscious butter cake—it’s as good as Mom’s. $
SKOPELOS ON THE BAY
( 670 Scenic Hwy. Tel. 850-432-6565 )
www.myskopelos.com Sparkling lights subtly create a twilight-like feel in this fine dining establishment that serves traditional seafood and steaks. Its legion of regulars have been coming back for decades. $$$

Go Party

THE BAR AT MARCUS POINTE GOLF CLUB
( 2500 Oak Pointe Dr. Tel. 850-484-9770 )
If you’re into a casual night out with the boys after a round on the course, this is the place for you. Bonus: You might catch a glimpse of football star Derrick Brooks at the table next to yours.
THE HANDLEBAR
( 319 N Tarragona St. Tel. 850-434-9060 )
www.myspace.com Fond of Pabst Blue Ribbon? Can’t get enough hard rock? Then don’t miss out on a night at Pensacola’s preeminent rock club, where the music is loud, live and local.

Go Day-Tripping

VORTEX SPRING
( 95 miles east of Pensacola 1517 Vortex Spring Ln, Ponce de Leon, FL. Tel. 800-342-0640 )
www.vortexspring.com Learn to scuba dive in this fresh spring, take a dip in the 68-degree water, go cavediving, or just enjoy a leisurely canoe trip at the largest diving resort in the state.

Fun Fact!

The sand on Pensacola Beach makes a high-pitched squeak when people walk on it, a phenomenon locals call “singing sand.”

Compiled by SHANNON COTHRAN

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