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Florida Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
Florida Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
Monument featuring a 40-foot American flag suspended between twin granite towers bearing the names of Florida's Vietnam casualties and soldiers…
Intersection of N. Monroe St and Apalachee Pkwy, across from the Historic CapitolTallahassee FL
Lynching Historical Marker at Cascades Park
Lynching Historical Marker at Cascades Park
A historical marker in remembrance of Ernest Ponder, Richard Hawkins, Mick Morris, and Pierce Taylor, Black victims of racial terror…
798 S. Meridian StreetTallahassee FL
Kirk Collection
Kirk Collection
A 300-piece collection of antique radios, record players and music boxes from the 1920s through the late 1960s. Accumulated over…
1600 Red Barber PlazaTallahassee FL 32310
(850) 487-3086
Site of the Battle of Natural Bridge: America 250 FL
Site of the Battle of Natural Bridge: America 250 FL
Fought on March 6, 1865, along a natural limestone bridge over the St. Marks River south of Tallahassee, this pivotal Civil War clash…
7502 Natural Bridge RdTallahassee FL 32305
Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Located on the northeast side of the Capitol plaza, the memorial recognizes 181 lives of firefighters lost in the line…
400 S Monroe StTALLAHASSEE FL 32399
Guided Tours in Florida's Capital and the Forgotten Coast
Guided Tours in Florida's Capital and the Forgotten Coast
Meet our guides and take a narrated sightseeing tour in our comfy multi-passenger mini-van named Betty, or for groups, on…
(850) 212-2063Knott House Museum
Knott House Museum
Built in 1843, this historical home is the former residence of state official William Knott and his wife, Luella. In…
301 E. Park Ave.Tallahassee FL 32301
(850) 922-2459
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
A popular attraction offering marine biology experiences through interactive touch aquariums and a variety of demonstration programs.
222 Clark DrivePanacea FL 32346
(850) 984-5297
Pebble Hill Plantation
Pebble Hill Plantation
This 3,000-acre plantation and home boasts an eclectic collection of fine art, crystal, porcelain, and antique furnishings. Wander through the…
1251 US Highway 319 SouthThomasville FL 31799
(229) 226-2344
