Absolutely outstanding experience. I cannot recommend the United States Air Force Armament Museum…read moreat Eglin Air Force Base highly enough. I visited with my two sons, ages 13 and 14, and we all had an incredible time. The museum itself is impressive, well laid out, and packed with history, but what truly made the visit unforgettable was a volunteer named Pappy. He generously spent a long time giving us a guided tour, sharing stories, answering questions, and connecting the exhibits to real-world history in a way that completely captivated my boys. They especially loved seeing the aircraft up close, including the mini planes and, in particular, the F-4 Phantom. That one hit home for our family, as their grandfather flew an F-4 in Vietnam. Seeing that aircraft in person, while hearing knowledgeable and respectful commentary, was genuinely meaningful. This museum does an exceptional job of honoring history while keeping it engaging for younger visitors. If you have children, especially teens, or any interest in aviation or military history, this is a must-see. We left impressed, grateful, and already talking about coming back. Five stars without hesitation.

Unfortunately the day I visited it was rainy and dreary. The lady at the front patiently went over…read morewhat the museum had to offer. I spent about 1.5 hours and really enjoyed myself. They were times I became emotional. The history of the AF runs deep and this space was a sliver. I didn't get to see the outside planes due to the weather. Check them out Yelpers.

If you ever find yourself on deck down in Florida, chart a course straight for the National Naval…read moreAviation Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola. First order of business: secure a seat in their giant-screen IMAX theater. That screen is massive one of those experiences where the engines roar, the jets scream across the sky, and you feel like you're strapped into the cockpit yourself. It's the kind of show that makes you sit up a little straighter in your seat and remember why naval aviation has always been the sharp end of the spear. Now the museum itself shipmate, this place is the real deal. Founded back in 1962 by Rear Admiral Magruder H. Tuttle, it started small with just a handful of aircraft. Today it's a full-on aviation hangar of history with more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard spread across huge exhibit bays. My son and I spent hours there, and the best part for him was getting up close with the aircraft climbing into cockpits, checking out helicopters, and seeing the machines that once launched off carrier decks into the wild blue. Top highlights include the historic Curtiss NC-4 (the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic), Blue Angels jets hanging in formation overhead, and flight simulators that let you feel like you're launching off a carrier deck. Bottom line: if you've got even a drop of saltwater in your veins or a love for aviation, this place is squared away. Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and be prepared to spend a full day walking through the proud history of naval aviation. From one proud American to another this museum is absolutely mission ready.

Amazing place, must see. Great aviation history from pre WWI Kitty Hawk, to WWI battleships…read moreconverted to carriers, WW2 planes, Korea, Vietnam to current aviation.

Small, clean, simple airport. Super easy to navigate. Impossible to get lost in--perfect for anyone…read moreanxiously running to make their flight. Check in downstairs and gates on the second floor. All the airline companies are at the same entrance--so your ride can drop you off in any one spot--there are no wrong entrances. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. They've been working here for years so they're dedicated to their craft. Pleasant to interact with. Helped me with my flight issues. Police officer standing at every gate--a lot of security for such a tiny airport. Never seen so much security at gates.

This airport is about what you would expect: it's relatively small, it's fairly clean, it's themed…read morefor Florida, and it's not crowded. There are maybe six airlines that fly in & out of Pensacola daily, with Southwest garnering much of the space. Unlike airports in larger destinations, Pensacola International Airport has an easy pick-up & drop-off area. Whether it's rideshare or a loved one who is picking you up at the airport, they're easy to spot and the traffic is such that there's not a lot of hassle to the pick-up process. That is a nice win compared to other cities. If you are waiting on a departure, then you have limited amenities, but what they do have is nice. The Chick-fil-A and the Pensacola Beach House are probably the most populated, with the latter being comfortable enough to have a drink at the bar or a seat at a table. Restrooms are very clean, people are friendly, and our TSA experiences were seamless. It may be dated, but it functions as well as any other airport. Honestly, do we really need to be treated like kings and queens in an industry that is designed to make us hurry up and wait? PNS is worth the stop and go as you come into the Sunshine State, check it out.

Very interesting place with amazing views of the water and airfield. Very much worth getting into…read morethe air station to visit.

A a short walk from Oak Grove RV Park. My wife and I had a terrific time making the climb and…read moreenjoying the view! Not for the faint of heart or fear of heights.

This airport is so small. Nothing can really go wrong. You just have one TSA line and it moves very…read morequickly. When we arrived and we exited the gate area we came out, took a right and baggage claim was right there! I think I prefer these types of airports versus the bigger ones! The counter to pick up my rental car was located right across from baggage claim. And to pick up the car was a very short walk. This airport is so small but in a good way. Everything is convenient!

GREAT TINY LITTLE AIRPORT!…read more Parking is super convenient, but kinda expensive, at $12 per day. The airport itself is tiny so security is a breeze! STUPID to have to pay $45 to get through security with a regulary ID that hasn't been upgraded to a real ID. They don't do any additional screenings to ensure you're a REAL non-threatening person... u just pay $45 and then they look at your regular ID to check your name against your reservation... lol. BUT the airport itself is great! SMALL airport, security is a BREEZE and the TWO little gates are perfect. Allegiant flight was delayed and they put out waters and soft drinks for us so that was a nice gesture from Allegiant. The airport is just so convenient, I will gladly use this one ANY time I can over Columbus, just from the pure convenience aspect of parking and getting to the gate quickly. I will have to drive father and past Columbus to get to this one, and parking is $4/day more expensive, but I will do it every time!!!

An amazing day at the Battleship Memorial Park. First time here and we had an incredible time self…read moretouring the ship and watching the history of the USS Alabama in the theater onboard. Parking was only $5. Admission was $15 for veterans and seniors, $18 for adults, $6 for children 6-11 and children up to 5 are free, as are active duty soldiers and dependents. Pictures are taken after you pay for admissions and there are quite a few military backgrounds you can choose from. If you choose to purchase the pictures, they're priced at $33 each or 3 for $66 with a magnetic stand frame for each 6x9 inch picture. There are picture packages of various sizes for purchase. There is a gift shop and the prices were relatively reasonable with an abundance of items to choose from. Adjacent to the gift shop is a restaurant in case you'd like to dine after making a day of the trip. We didn't visit the Drum aka the submarine because I don't like tight spaces lol but the history of the battleship was fascinating and viewing all of the decommissioned vessels/aircrafts really made me even more appreciative of the service of our military personnel. This is a place to you must visit. It's very informative, clean and well operated and I would recommend it to anyone.

There are 8 Battleship museums in the US, and this one has been on my bucket list since the 70s-…read moreand I finally made it here! This visit marks my 6th battleship, only 2 to go! What a great time I had! As my Uber approached her, her size almost indescribable, her silhouette unmistakable in the distance. She loomed larger and larger, we stopped and even though it was pouring rain, I stood there and beheld the incredible machine in front of me. Again, as with other ships, I walked the decks in awe and amazement of what happened on the ship over 80 years ago, the men that walked these decks, lived, fought, and died in service to our great country. Their sacrifices not forgotten, but thankfully live on through these museum ships dotted around the USA. Silent sentinels to those who sacrificed so much. They really did a great job with this museum, and they definitely take care of the ship. I wish I and more time, as there are so many other things to visit here- aircraft, a sub, you could easily spend 2 days here! 2 more ships and I will have visited all of them... But I will definitely come back here again!

Just last week, I flew out to Panama City on the way to 30A for my first time and back). Both…read moretimes, I was flying Southwest Airlines with a layover in Austin, Texas. The slogan for the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is "It's in every escape" with a capital E, C, and P. The airport advertises its convenient daily nonstop flights that make it so that planning your next escape is easy. They also like to market that at this airport, you can go from "baggage to the beach in 20 minutes." Unlike friends who absolutely hate flying, I enjoy the travel experience, especially when using some helpful tools like CLEAR, Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check, airport lounge membership, and airline status. The only one of these that this airport uses is TSA Pre-Check. When checking in, I was able to easily check my bag at the Southwest Airlines counter. I then went to the All Gates check-in area and used TSA Pre-Check to skip most of the line at Security while keeping my shoes on (thanks to an American Express Platinum card which comes with credits for both TSA Pre-Check and CLEAR). Being a smaller airport, it was quite easy to navigate the gates and food in the terminal. The baggage claim was also easy to find as there was really only one baggage claim per large airline. The car rental area was more complicated though that may have been due to the rental company itself. One negative though is that there were no airline lounges of any sort. I ended up arriving quite early and visited the only restaurant with hot food (to go). I eventually found open corners of boarding areas with outlets and read a book for a while. On the ECP website, you can take advantage of free resources as a part of their Junior Flyer Zone (https://www.iflybeaches.com/junior-flyer-zone). There is also an "Art Escape" initiative in its concourse which showcases rotating beach-themed and contemporary works from local Bay and Walton County artists. Inaugural exhibits include photography by Mark Little and Chandler Williamson, along with student artwork, aiming to enhance the passenger experience. While I'm not sure when or if I'll be back to this airport or 30A, I did appreciate this airport and would go back again.

Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, also known as ECP, sits about 20 minutes up Highway 79 from…read morePanama City Beach and 20 minutes the other direction to Highway 77 in Panama City. While located out in the woods, it is fairly convenient to either the city or beach. While International is in the name, think more Regional, like Assistant to the Regional...airport and that is the vibe of ECP. When they opened close to 15 years ago, they only had 5 gates, but as of today, with a recent expansion they are up to 9. This is a "hub" for Southwest, which operates the most directs to and from. ECP is compact from entry to exit with the lobby, which is one long room, holding airline counters, souvenir shop, security lines and a small cafe. Just a few feet down you have an information desk, baggage claim and rental car counters. Out the front doors you have a covered walkway leading you to the parking lots. Once you pass through security, you head up the stairs and are greeted immediately with the gates, another cafe and souvenir shops. Convenient and compact. One thing I do appreciate about ECP is given the small size, they have copious amounts of clean and well-kept restrooms! Given the small size and limited flights/options, the amenities are also oddly timed with availability. The airport, and everything in it, begins to close fairly early in the evening, so if you are scheduled to arrive or depart after 8:00 PM, the bathrooms are about all you get access to. Speaking of amenities, the souvenir/snack shops are standard, and you can get a snack or drink as needed, however the food and beverage outlets are not the most efficient, which can create concerns if you are short on time. Fun fact about ECP...the airport code ECP was selected at random and has no true meaning. When they launched the airport code, the code they wanted was taken, so they landed on ECP, which again has no official meaning, even though the legend continues to grow that it stands for "Everyone Can Party", which I guess makes sense if you are headed to ole PCB. Overall, I enjoy ECP for what it is. A convenient option for a quick flight into PCB...I am lucky that there is a nice direct from BNA, so a 1-hour flight is always better than a 7-hour drive!

Amazing experience! My daughter was looking for something fun to do on our last day in Gulf Shores…read more Gary was an awesome pilot and my daughter still talks about her flight. I would recommend getting the video package. It's in HiDef and looks awesome. That way the rest of the family could experience her flight and she could relive it anytime. What are you waiting for?

Best experience you can have on the beach. Pilot was fantastic, informative, light humored, and…read moremade us all feeling very comfortable. The aircraft was kept in fantastic shape, and our son said it was the best experience he's ever had. We even got a go pro video of the experience. Skip wasting money at the go kart tracks and mini golf and spend the money on something you'll never forget!

My first skydiving experience was so exciting and i felt so safe thanks to these people. If it's…read moreyour first time i 100% recommend this place. Jon especially.

If you have the dream of skydiving, do it with this team!…read more Every moment was perfect. The team was very accommodating and calming. I felt like I was hanging out with family. Juan was my instructor and he made me feel comfortable the whole way- wheels up, to jump altitude, the JUMP, the free fall, the instruction on how to guide the parachute, the views, and the soft landing on ground. -Ashley R.

Great flight school Felicia, Angie and the instructors make you feel right at home! No fuel…read moresurcharge so prices are as written plus tax so they are affordable. Have all the maintenance on site and can fly planes in from other facilities if needed to ensure you're not stuck waiting on aircraft.

I am currently in training for my PPL at Pray Aviation in Milton, Florida. The entire staff is very…read moreprofessional day in and day out, and they are always on top of scheduling. The aircraft are meticulously maintained and the facilities are top notch. My CFI is Annie, and she has been wonderful. I feel comfortable flying with her and she creates a very welcoming environment. All in all I am very pleased with Pray Aviation.