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Things to Do in Tallahassee

Best known as Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee shares a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled natural adventure and an upbeat vitality. A fusion of cosmopolitan flair and charming personality defines the spirit of our great city. Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee is a place where a college town meets a cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature.

Touting a menagerie of sights, including one of the world’s deepest freshwater springs, wildlife habitats, Capitol buildings, fascinating museums of history, sprawling plantations, highly acclaimed fishing and hunting adventures, nearby beaches, superior dining, a bustling nightlife

If you are thinking of paying us a visit, start by checking out the list of local Tallahassee attractions below.

Area Attractions:

22nd Floor of the Capitol at the Capitol Complex

400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 488-6167
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One of only four state capitols in the U.S. featuring a panoramic view of the city from the 22nf Floor observatory/art gallery. House and Senate viewing galleries also come alive during the annual legislative session March – May.

African Caribbean Dance Theatre

P.O. Box 10943
Tallahassee, FL 32302

Phone: (850) 539-4087
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For the past seventeen years, African Caribbean Dance Theatre, Inc. (ACDT) has wowed audiences with its pulsating and energizing performances at inaugural events, festivals, concerts, weddings and other special occasions throughout the Southeast. Each June, ACDT presents the Florida African Dance Festival, a three-day conference that features internationally renowned artists in dance and drum workshops and an exciting performance concert.

Antarctic Research Facility at Florida State University

Carraway Annex FSU Campus
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Phone: (850) 644-2407
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The Facility houses over 20,000 meters of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine geological core samples and 3000 meters of rotary cored geological material. The collections are maintained to process and store marine sediments. Most of the core storage area consists of a 500 square meter room kept at 2 degrees Celsius. Visitors are requested to call in advance for a tour of the facility.

Apalachee Regional Park Trail

7550 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL 32317

Phone: (850) 606-1470
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This trail is the first of its kind in Leon County and is a pristine addition to the already commendable park system present in Tallahassee. This trail was made possible by the coordinated efforts of the Leon County Parks Recreation, FSU, and Gulf Winds Track Club. The Gulf Winds Track Club at FSU provided funding for the creation of the course. The trail was designed to give runners the opportunity to run on several types of surfaces. When the trail is not being used for a running event, it is open to the general public for hiking, running, and biking. The course will be used not only for local races but also for district and regional school races. Directions to Park The park is located at 7550 Apalachee Parkway, about four-and-a-half miles east of US-319 on US-27.

Art Galleries at Tallahassee Community College

Phone: 850-201-8083
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Two exhibition spaces located within TCC’s Fine and Performing Arts Center. The Fine Art Gallery features changing exhibits by faculty, local, and regional artists, and the annual student show. Adjacent to Turner Auditorium, the Ralph Hurst Gallery showcases a permanently installed exhibit of the artwork of sculptor Ralph Hurst. A variety of artwork from the Hurst permanent collection is also on display.

Artport Gallery

Phone: (850) 891-8871
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Located in the terminal of Tallahassee Regional Aiport and managed by the Council on Culture Arts. Exhibits the work of local and regional artists in all media with shows changing every five to six weeks. Also features the annual Photofest juried exhibition of fine photography.

B Sharp's Jazz Cafe

648 West Brevard St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304

Phone: (850) 577-0748
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Tallahassee’s only Traditional Jazz Club featuring both local and national talent. Located in the 1921 Historic Woman’s Working Bank Building, the Club serves the community through its presentations of one of America’s greatest art forms: Jazz! Serves various appetizers, beer, wine, and coffee.

Back Talk Poetry Troupe

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Sponsors a weekly poetry jam, Black on Black Rhyme Poetry Night, every Thursday night from 9-11 pm, featuring an open mic plus live music.

Bali HI Trading Company

619 Industrial Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310

Phone: (850) 766-7175
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Features the island lifestyle: teak furniture, stone carvings, vintage aloha shirts, jewelry, ceramics, Fair Trade products and gifts. You will find the works of six Hawaiian artisans from jewelry to light switch plates and the amazing craftsmanship of Balinese artisans from wood carvings to oil paintings.

Barbershop Harmony Society

1400 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Phone: (850)224-7729
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A male chorus that enjoys four-part a capella harmony and preserving this truly American art form. Performs for the public several times a year, and forms several quartets to serenade sweethearts on Valentine’s Day each year.

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