Attractions
Tallahassee can be described as a small city, although it is growing fast. It is nothing like the Florida super-giants of Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, or Miami!
Want to check out some cool places while your in town? Well here are a couple that we've pulled together and recommend.
Kayaking & Canoeing
North Florida is a PREMIER place to get out on the inland waters! The "T-N-T Hideaway" is close to town and super easy. Check out the website. You'll likely spot Manatee's!
Museums and such
Here's a few in Tallahassee you can look into:
-Mary Brogan Museum of Arts and Science
-Old Capitol Museum
-Tallahassee Antique Car Museum
-Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Maclay Gardens State Park
Tallahassee
The beautiful ornamental gardens are located on a portion of the park’s 1,076 upland acres. The gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after purchasing the property for their winter home. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden and hundreds of azalea and camellia plants.
Wakulla Springs State Park
Close to Tallahassee, and home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park plays host to an abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear. Swimming is a popular activity during the hot summer months. A nature trail offers a leisurely walk along the upland wooded areas of the park. The Wakulla Springs Lodge was built in 1937 by financier Edward Ball and is open year-round. A full-service dining room overlooks the spring; lodge meeting facilities offer an excellent place for retreats. Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge is listed on the Natural Register of Historic Places and is designated as a National Natural Landmark.
Florida Caverns State Park
One of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones and draperies. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.
Suwannee River State Park
Activities include fishing, picnicking, and canoeing; for overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground and cabins.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
This unique refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It encompasses 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida. The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life. The refuge also has strong ties to a rich cultural past, and is home to the St. Marks Lighthouse, which was built in 1832 and is still in use today
The Beach!
You're in Florida, so why not check out the beaches! Two favorites are St. George Island state park and St. Joe Peninsula state park. Just google them!
