Fort Barrancas, Pensacola

Name: Fort Barrancas
Address: 3182 Taylor Rd, Pensacola, 32508, United States
Telephone: +1 850-455-5167

#7 among attractions in Pensacola

Historical place, Forts and castles, View point

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Fort Barrancas or Fort San Carlos de Barrancas is a United States military fort and National Historic Landmark in the former Warrington area of Pensacola, Florida, located physically within Naval Air Station Pensacola, which was developed later around it. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1787 (237 years ago)Coordinates: 30°20'52"N, 87°17'51"W

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3182 Taylor RdSouthwest PensacolaPensacola 32508 United States

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+1 850-455-5167

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Fort Barrancas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pensacola Bay Center, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Pickens.

7.1 miNE
Convention center, Sport venue, Concert hall
Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola
181 min walk • Pensacola Bay Center is an indoor arena located in Pensacola, Florida. It is owned by Escambia County and operated by ASM Global. The Bay Center has a capacity of 8,049 for hockey games, and as much as 10,000 for non-hockey events. The arena contains 23,000 square feet of space and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
0.4 miW
Aircraft exhibits and flight simulator
National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola
10 min walk • The National Naval Aviation Museum, a prestigious institution in Pensacola, Florida, stands as a testament to the rich history and evolution of naval aviation. Located in Escambia County, this museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in military...
0.6 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Pensacola Lighthouse, Pensacola
17 min walk • The Pensacola Light is a lighthouse at Pensacola Bay, in Florida. It is the third iteration of what was originally a lightship, the Aurora Borealis, and remains an aid to navigation.
1.5 miS
Historic military site with tours
Fort Pickens, Pensacola
39 min walk • Fort Pickens is a pentagonal historic United States military fort on Santa Rosa Island in the Pensacola, Florida, area. It is named after American Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens.
6.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola
166 min walk • The Pensacola Museum of Art is the only art museum in the city of Pensacola, Florida. It was founded in 1954 by a group of women from the American Association of University Women. Since 2016, it is a University of West Florida Art Museum.
6.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Saenger Theatre, Pensacola
168 min walk • The Saenger Theatre, also known as the Saenger Theater, is a historic theater in Pensacola, Florida. It is located at 118 South Palafox Place. On July 19, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
6.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
T.T. Wentworth, Pensacola
168 min walk • The Pensacola Museum of History at the University of West Florida, formerly the T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum, is a museum of history located at 330 Jefferson Street in the Plaza Ferdinand VII in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Historic Pensacola Village museum complex.
6.5 miNE
Park
Plaza Ferdinand VII, Pensacola
167 min walk • The Plaza Ferdinand VII is an outdoor garden and park in the Historic Pensacola Village area of downtown Pensacola, Florida. It is located on Palafox Street between Government and Zaragoza Streets.
6.3 miNE
30°24'9"N • 87°12'47"W
Plaza de Luna, Pensacola
161 min walk • Park
3.5 miN
30°23'52"N • 87°18'27"W
Dive Pros, Pensacola
90 min walk • Universities and schools, Shopping, Scuba and snorkeling
4.7 miNE
30°24'35"N • 87°15'49"W
Blue Moon Antique Mall, Pensacola
121 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Antiques

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Barrancas open?

Fort Barrancas is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 3:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Barrancas?

Nearby attractions include National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola (10 min walk), Pensacola Lighthouse, Pensacola (17 min walk), Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola (21 min walk).