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 Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Tallahassee, Fla.? Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your own schedule, what some…
Read MoreView the state Capitol with this fun and educational driving tour through Tallahassee and beyond. Tallahassee and the Big Bend area are as far south as you can go in Florida - not in geography, but surely in atmosphere. Accents thick as Tupelo honey, red dirt roads, homemade sausage and…
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By Dalia Colon In 1955, Rosa Parks set off this country’s first bus boycott of the civil rights movement. A few months later, the second major boycott got underway… in Tallahassee. Now, a new memorial commemorates those who sacrificed for equality. The Tallahassee-Leon County Civil Rights Heritage…
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By Dalia Colon Where: Just south of Tallahassee. traversing Leon, Wakulla and Franklin counties, plus Apalachicola National Forest. For a map, click here. Length: 220 miles. How to get around: Drive, bike, hike or ride horseback. Best time to visit: Fall or winter, to observe wildlife at its…
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