Basics
- Length:
- 11 miles (17 km)
- Time:
- 20 minutes
- Fees:
- There are no fees along the scenic highway.
Description
The Pensacola Bluffs Scenic Highway exemplifies a historic, natural, recreational and scenic trip through an area of Pensacola and Escambia County noted for its significant resources. From the southernmost terminus where moss-draped oaks and stately magnolias surround the bridge over Bayou Texar, travelers drive atop the unique bluffs which provide scenic vistas of Escambia Bay and represent the highest point along the entire coastline of Florida. The corridor continues through wetlands supporting a diversity of flora and fauna toward its northern terminus in tidal wetlands where U.S. 90 bridges the Escambia River.
The Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway was designated a scenic byway in April of 1998 by the secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. The recommendation for designation was made by the Florida Scenic Highway Advisory Comittee.
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Points of Interest
Points of Interest Along The Way
The ZOO (FL)
Located in Gulf Breeze, Florida, The Zoo is the only accredited ZAOA (Zoological Association of America) in northwest Florida. It has 50 acres and over 900 animals throughout a botanical garden consisting of over 100 unique species of botanical plantsand flowers. The Zoo also has a 30 acre nature preserve where animals coexist as in the wild, separated only by water, a train ride around the preserve and a boardwalk for elevated viewing.
High profile or endangered animals include African Wild Dogs, great and lesser apes, hippos, rhinos, lions, tigers, bears and more! Come and enjoy the 20 acres of walk-thru/close-up experiences.
Directions
The ZOO is located at 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, 10 miles east of Gulf Breeze and 19 miles west of Fort Walton Beach.
