Travel and Explore Tallahassee, FL!

Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, is located in North Center Florida. Geographically closer to Atlanta than Miami, Tallahassee exudes the charm of a small Southern city with its oak-lined canopy roads, colorful azaleas, and rollng hills.The city was the only confederate Capitol not captured by Union forces in the Civil War. Although Tallahassee is primatily a seat of state government it is also home of Florida State University. Events include Springtime Tallahassee and the annual Winter Festival.  Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens  US 319  Tallahassee  Florida  (850)487-4556  The gardens were begun by Alfred B. Maclay and his wife Louise in 1923.  Black Archives Research Center and Museum  Florida A&M University campus, between Gaines St. and Orange Ave.  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 599-3020  The museum is housed in a 1907 Carnegie Library and contains rare maps that document the history and culture of Africans and African Americans and some other artifacts.  Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park  jct. SRs 61 and 267  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 922-3632  The state park is well-known for its beautiful springs and its waters put out millions of gallons each day.  Florida State Capitol  S. Adams St.  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 488-6167  The capitol is a 22-story tower with senate and house chambers on either side and offers some tours.  Knott House Museum, The  301 E. Park Ave.  Tallahassee  Florida  (850)  Built in 1843, the museum offers a video and a tour of the house.  Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site  Southern part of Lake Jackson  Tallahassee  Florida  (850)562-0042 or 922-6007  The mounds date back to 1200-1500 A.D. which are the remains of a ceremonial center.  Museum of Florida History  R.A. Gray Building, Bronough and Pensacola Sts.  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 488-1484  The museum offer state archaeological and historical artifacts.  Old Capitol, The  jct. Monroe St. and Apalachee Pkwy.  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 487-1902  The old capitol has been restored and offers exhibits and self-guiding tours.  Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau  Florida State Capitol, South Duval Street  Tallahassee  Florida  (850)413-9200 or (800)628-2866    Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science  Lake Bradford  Tallahassee  Florida  (850) 576-1636  The museum shows north Florida's natural and human history and there is a restored 1880s farm complex.