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What's New In Pensacola For Fall 2011

What’s New In Pensacola For Fall 2011
by Sara Surber
posted June 29, 2011

In the Pensacola Bay Area, fall features fewer crowds, peaceful beaches and crisp blue skies: it’s the best kept secret season.

This fall, the area welcomes several new restaurants and attractions as well as a variety of cultural events and anniversaries to celebrate. Fall is also filled with festivals and events that the whole family can enjoy. Visitors can take a break from the back-to-school rush, relax and have fun this fall.

Fall Travel Deals
• Stay tuned for details on a $100 voucher with any hotel or rental stay in Escambia County this fall. Visitors can get up to three vouchers or $300 for just spending the night in the area.
• Book four nights in a deluxe Gulf view home for $1,299 with Paradise Beach Homes during DeLuna Fest, a three-day music festival on Pensacola Beach headlining big names. www.paradisebeachhomes.com/specials.htm

New Dining, Attractions and Accommodations
• The former wine and tapas bar 600 South has evolved into a full-service Italian restaurant inspired by Chef Nick Farkas. 600 South Italian Eatery and Wine Bar features live jazz music with courtyard and inside dining. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday brunch. 600 S. Palafox, 850 434-7736, www.600southpalafox.com
• Happy Harbor Bar at the Florida-Alabama line on Perdido Key opened in May. Their sixth location on the Gulf Coast, the venue holds two bars, two dining rooms and an open deck overlooking Old River. 17400 Perdido Key Dr., 850 492-8228, www.visitperdido.com
• Chef Blake Rushing, a James Beard House nominee, is working with Lee House Bed and Breakfast putting together a series of seasonal menus and special events. The Lee House captures a balance of historic charm and modern luxury by offering eight unique, elegant suites along Pensacola Bay. 400 Bayfront Pkwy., 850 912-8770, www.leehousepensacola.com
• Construction is underway on the Maritime Park, a 30-acre, $54 million entertainment complex on downtown Pensacola’s bayfront. The plans include a multi-use community park for concerts, minor league baseball, festivals and a public fishing pier. 850 436-5655, www. maritimepark.us
• Pensacola welcomes the Blue Wahoos baseball team, a Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, led by team president Bruce Baldwin who worked for 30 years with the Atlanta Braves.

North Alabama Bed and Breakfast: Great North Alabama Day Trip ...

From Wheeler Lake and Wheeler State Park to friendly conversation in Cafe' Savanna, there is much to explore in the growing Rogersville community.  Come for a weekend or for a few days during the week and escape the big city.  Longing For Home , the only bed and breakfast in northwest Alabama, is your ideal home away from home as you discover the beauties of North Alabama and the culture unique to a small Southern town.    Cafe' Savanah, is open Monday - Saturday 8 am - 4 pm all during the year and Memorial Day through Labor Day, open on Thursday - Sat until 8 pm.  The Cafe' is located 1 block off Highway 72 in Rogersville, AL.  From I-65, travel west approximately 20 miles, turn North at the traffic light onto Highway 207/Wheeler St, go one block and turn right at the 4 way stop onto Lee St.  Cafe' Savanah is on the left 5 buildings from the corner.