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Capital city of Florida, United States
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Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.
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Old State Capitol
The state government has moved to the new skyscraper capital building nearby, and the old building has been made into a museum, restored to how it looked in 1902.
Security screening is required prior to entering the building. Visit the 22nd floor for a panoramic view of Tallahassee. Stop on the 5th floor to see Florida's Legislative chambers.
The NHMFL at Florida State University houses the most powerful magnets on Earth. Tours available.
Large collection of classic and antique cars and other curiosities.
The plantation home is now a historic house museum known as Goodwood Museum & Gardens that features original family furniture, porcelain, textiles, glassware, art and personal effects. The rooms have been decorated to appear in the years surrounding World War I. The house is visited by guided tour. The grounds cover 16 acres (65,000 m2), and the gardens also feature an early 20th-century design. Admission to the gardens is free.
"The Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.".
Historic home constructed in 1843.
The park encompasses six of the seven known ancient Native American earthen temple mounds, with two available for viewing by the public.There are two hiking trails, 0.75mi and 2.2mi.
Completed in 1838, this is the oldest church in Tallahassee and the oldest building in Florida that's still being used for its original purpose.
Site where a Spanish Franciscan mission was built in 1656. The mission was destroyed in 1704 but some buildings have been reconstructed as a living history museum.
A 52-acre (21 hectares) site by the lake featuring native Florida flora and fauna (including Florida panthers and red wolves), cypress swamp, hiking trails, zip-lines, adventure courses, a live 19th-century farmstead reconstruction, and an outdoor exhibition of Jim Gary's 20th Century Dinosaurs.
A 26,000 square foot (2,400 m2) facility.
Lake Ella has an area of 12 acres (49,000 m²). Lake Ella is attached to 6.5 acre (26,000 m²) Fred Drake Park. The park has picnic shelters, a site for community activities and a paved walking trail that completely encircles the lake. The lake is bordered on the west side by quaint little shops and cafes. One vendor is the Black Dog Cafe where joggers can get a cup of coffee for their morning run around the trail. Visitors can walk, skate, or skateboard around the lake.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park has at its heart the winter home and gardens of Maclay and his wife Louise. The house is open to the public as an interpretive museum. The surrounding gardens are known especially for their camellias and magnolias. Other than the gardens, the park offers biking, hiking and equestrian trails as well as kayaking, canoeing and fishing among other activities. The park is open all year round during most daylight hours. The gardens are open all year round 9AM-5PM.
Coffee, tea and French pastries.
A smoking-friendly pub with dozens, if not hundreds, of beer selections from all over the world.
A trendy, yet sketchy, night club.
A hip, but still down-to-earth lounge featuring a wide selection of wines and beers and even harder to find items such as mead, sangria and ciders.
A very large brewpub with beer garden. $1 off Proof pints at happy hour (W-F 4-6PM).
Brewery. Beer garden and flights available.
100% smoke-free, exercise room, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
Pet-friendly hotel, and free high-speed internet access in all rooms.
Pet-friendly hotel, and free high-speed internet access in all rooms.
Pet-friendly, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
Free high-speed wireless internet access, indoor pool, pet-friendly, full kitchen.
Seasonal outdoor pool, and free internet access in all rooms.
All-suites hotel in downtown. Spacious rooms, free hot breakfast, swimming pool, free internet, meeting facilities, and Florida vacation packages.
Formerly known as the Tallahassee Mall.
Railroad Square Art Park
The Railroad Square Art Park is a collection of studios, galleries and other unique shops. On the first Friday of each month Railroad Square hosts a gallery hop called First Friday. Businesses stay open late and offer live music and even food.
Sausage and grits since 1927.
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There are several taxi companies serving Tallahassee. Outside of the airport there are not many taxi stands around the city, so it is better to call and arrange for a pick-up.
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