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 college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature.
Touting a menagerie of sights including one of the world’s deepest freshwater springs, a wildlife habitat, Capitol buildings, fascinating museums of history, sprawling plantations, highly acclaimed fishing and hunting adventures, nearby beaches, superior dining, burgeoning nightlife and more, Tallahassee is truly where it all comes together.
Area Attractions:
22nd Floor of the Capitol at the Capitol Complex
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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
607 McDonnell Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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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
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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.
Beadel House at Tall Timbers
13093 Herny Beadel Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
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Phone: (850) 893-4153
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The former antebellum and hunting plantation of famed naturalist Henry Beadel comprises 4000 acres on the north shore of Lake Iamonia is part of the Tall Timbers Research Station Land Conservancy focusing on fire-ecology, wildlife management and land conservation.
