Travel Tails
Friday, January 13 at 12:38 PM
All of your family members, including the four-legged ones, will love to stay and play in Tallahassee. Florida’s Capital City invites and welcomes furry friends to come run, fetch, eat and nap.
Wanna Play?
With so many parks and trails, this place is paradise. A few favorites include Lake Ella Park (229 Lake Ella Drive, (850) 891-3866), a scenic oasis in the heart of Midtown, the Dog Park at Tom Brown Park (501 Easterwood Ave, (850) 891-3966; www.talgov.com/parks) is always happening and the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway (Miccosukee Rd. SE, (850) 606-1470; www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt) offers five miles of recreational trails and several open pastures perfect for running and exploration. At the Mission San Luis (2100 W. Tennessee St., (850) 245-6406; www.missionsanluis.org) you and your pet can travel back to the 1600s at this incredible national historic landmark site. Also plan to visit historic Goodwood Museum & Gardens (1600 Miccosukee Rd, (850) 877-4202; www.goodwoodmuseum.org) to tour the plantation grounds and gardens and grab a bite to eat at Fanny’s Garden Café.
Let’s Eat!
Outside dining on the patio is glorious for everyone, especially in the spring and fall. Here are a few four-legged favorite spots: For finer culinary delights, dine at Food Glorious Food (1950 Thomasville Rd., (850) 224-9974; www.foodgloriousfood.com) and Andrews Capital Bar & Grill (228 S. Adams St., (850) 222-3444; www.andrewsdowntown.com) is a landmark downtown restaurant for movers, shakers and waggers. For more casual tail-wagging and palate-pleasing places, Monks/Wells Bros. (1710 W. Tharpe St., (850) 942-6665; www.wellsbrothersbarandgrill.com) has some of the best burgers in town and for “slices as big as your head” go to Momo’s Pizza (1410 Market Street, (850) 412-0222; www.momospizza.com). The Egg at Evening Rose (3740 Austin Davis Ave., (850) 765-0703; www.anotherbrokenegg.com) is perfect for breakfast and brunch with plenty of walking areas too.
Thirsty?
For those visitors wanting a pup-inspired happy hour, join Hotel Duval for their monthly “Yappy Hour” featuring “pupparrazzi” photo shoot, canine cuisine and of course, takeaway doggie bags.
Getting saggy?
Whether Rufus or Gucci prefer accommodations that are stylish, charming or economical, Tallahassee’s got them covered. Downtown, the upscale Aloft (200 N. Monroe St., (850) 513-0313; www.alofttallahassee.com) is purr-fect for hip kitties and posh pups while the Residence Inn Universities/Capital (600 W. Gaines St., (850) 329-9080; www.residenceinntallahassee.com) is close to FSU and FAMU. Curl up at the cozy Cabot Lodge Thomasville Road (1653 Raymond Diehl Rd., (850) 386-7500; www.cabotlodgethomasvilleroad.com) or sit and stay La Quinta South (2850 Apalachee Pkwy., (850) 878-5099; www.www.laquinta.com). For a more budget-friendly and closer to nature option, consider Coe’s Landing Campground & RV Park (1208 Coe’s Landing Rd., (850)350-9560; www.leoncountyfl.gov/park/camping.asp).
Traveling with your fuzzy best friend is fun and easy in Tallahassee. Check out www.VisitTallahassee.com for more pet-friendly accommodations.
Recent Tallahassee Travel Tails Testimonials:
“Two paws up - the most squirrels I’ve ever seen!” - Bailey
“Found my Tallahassee - Lassie!” Max
