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Enhance your beach vacation with day trips to nearby attractions.
We're going to Pensacola!
Plan to spend a great day at the nationally acclaimed National Museum of Naval Aviation. The Naval Air Station is just 30 minutes away from Orange Beach.
Explore Hanger Bays of 1940's air carriers, pay tribute to heroes of the past by visiting the Wall of Honor, or log into the National Flight Log to learn about individual and squadron aviation history.
The Naval Air Station is also home to the precision flying team of the Blue Angels. If you are lucky, you can attend their practice session at no charge. The thrill of watching the best of the best is a shared memory your family will never forget. The Blue Angels practice schedule is listed below. Times are subject to change.
Hungry?
Explorers are always hungry after discovering new things. For a great place to eat before you head back to the beach try McGuire's Irish Pub located at 600 E Gregory St (Hwy 98)
McGuire's is known for its own style of decor. Not only does it look like an old Irish Saloon, but the walls are covered with more than 250,000 one dollar bills! This 20,000 square foot establishment is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. McGuire's is open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Once you are sufficiently full, travel back to your vacation home for a leisurely stroll along the waters edge. Keep an eye out for dolphin dancing in the surf.
Blue Angels
The Blue Angels practice over Naval Air Station Pensacola during the show season. The Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola has a viewing area for visitors to watch the team practice. The team visits the museum to answer questions and sign autographs after select practices.
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2008 Practice Schedule
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| MARCH |
19
20
21
25
26 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Museum Visit) |
| APRIL |
01
02
08
09
15
16
22
23
29
30 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit) |
| MAY |
06
07
13
14
28
29
30 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
| JUNE |
03
04
18
24
25
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8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit) |
| JULY |
01
02
15
16
22 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
| AUGUST |
13
19
20
21
22
26
27 |
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit) |
| SEPTEMBER |
02
03
09
10
16
17
23 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
| OCTOBER |
15
21
22
28
29 |
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit) |
| NOVEMBER |
04
05
11
12
13
14
15 |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (Museum Visit - last of the season)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Schedule is subject to change without notice
and is
weather
permitting, for everyone's safety.
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