By Carrie McLaren Located southwest of town, the Tallahassee Museum is a 52-acre living museum featuring North Florida’s nature and history. In the wildlife area of the museum, an elevated boardwalk allows visitors to see animals in their natural surroundings. Many of the animals were either…
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By Carrie McLaren As the state capitol, Tallahassee offers visitors ways to look back at the state’s rich history and at unique areas to explore, including a car museum and outdoor nature centers with zip lining. History nature and fun are all wrapped into one in Tallahassee. Here are some fun…
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By Janet K. Keeler The names of Florida’s governors change with regularity as voters send them to the state’s capital for four, maybe eight, years. But since 1979, Tallahassee’s main shopping mall has kept that title without nary a vote cast. Governor’s Square was the first two-level mall in…
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By Martin Merzer Friday: Come downtown and plan to stay a while. You won’t be sorry. 2-5 p.m.: Visit the Capitol and enjoy the view. Find your way to the new Capitol. It won’t be hard – it’s the tallest building not only in Tallahassee, but for 100 or more miles in every direction…
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By Kevin Mims Tallahassee is known as the center of Florida’s government and the home of major higher learning institutions, but it also happens to perfectly situated within driving distance of many of north Florida’s outdoor, cultural, and family-friendly destinations. The Capital City is a…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Along with southern hospitality and charm, Tallahassee has a bounty of natural treasures that are a must-see for any visitor looking for an ecotourism experience. From farm-to-table restaurants to parks with plentiful wildlife viewing and earth-friendly activities…
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By Gary McKechnie There are hundreds of museums around Florida, but the one I enjoy most is the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee. I could (and have) stayed here for hours. The museum helps visitors understand how dynamic this state is. Honestly. A lot of visitors assume our history began…
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By Andrew J. Skerritt The paintings pick you up and transport you to distant and exotic – yet familiar –places. Each painting, whether it’s the majestic orange and red sunsets, the brightly hued egrets, flamingos, palms, or royal poincianas and oaks draped in Spanish moss, is the work of one of the…
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You’ve heard about pairing food and beer. How about beer paired with authentic Florida experiences? Join us as we explore the state through the flavors of Florida’s craft beer culture. By Stephen Kubiak There's something brewing in Tallahassee, tucked just south of the Florida State Capitol. And…
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Christa Thompson The Fairytale Traveler As a Florida resident, I must say I have spent much less time at our state’s capital than I’m proud to admit. So, when I went on assignment to explore Tallahassee Native American heritage, I didn’t know what I would find. What I didn’t expect was to be…
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