Pensacola, Florida

Located on Pensacola Bay (which is connected to the Gulf of Mexico), this family-centered city is one of 12 communities in northwest Florida that comprise Escambia County. But there's a lot more to this charming coastal locale than the usual white-sand beaches (although there are 40 miles (64 kilometers) of them), sunny days (on average about 343 a year), and the abundance of recreational pursuits such as golf (16 local courses) and water sports (fishing, boating, and diving, to name a few). Along with Southern charm, Pensacola has a longstanding relationship with the United States Navy.

As one of the world's largest concentrations of military education and hi-tech training, Pensacola has become known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation. Visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation, one of the largest air-and-space museums in the world, to learn all about it. But if you'd rather see naval aviation in action, then you will love the Blue Angels, a US Navy flight demonstration team. Experience the thrill of seeing F/A-18 Hornets – the first dual fighter/attacker aircraft on the front lines – soaring through the air.

But when your neck gets sore from craning to see today's technological advances, turn your eyes to the past and learn about the different peoples – African-American, Creek Indian, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Scottish to name a few – who influenced Pensacola's evolution. Pensacola celebrates and showcases these different heritages in a variety of ways, from museums to cultural centers to festivals to historical forts and to villages.

Sunny beaches, a rich history, and awe-inspiring technology – Pensacola offers all this and no income tax!

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