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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.

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Tallahassee Helicopters

3240 Capital Circle SW Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL  32310

Phone: (850) 841-1111
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Come experience the thrill of helicopter flight at Tallahassee Helicopters. We offer 10 different tours around the beautiful Tallahassee area, or you can customize your own tour. In addition, we are a full service pilot academy. Our tours start at $29 per person.

Tallahassee Little Theatre

PO Box 3262
Tallahassee, FL 32315

Phone: (850)224-4597
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Has provided quality theatrical experiences to local artists and audiences for more than 50 years. Productions range from family fare like Peter Pan, to groundbreaking dramas such as Angels in America, to sheer entertainment like My Fair Lady. Also produces intimate Coffeehouse shows on a second stage, collaborates with other arts groups to present original work, and highlights visual artists in its gallery.

Tallahassee Museum

3945 Museum Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310

Phone: (850) 575-8684
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The Tallahassee Museum features the restored Bellevue mansion with an attached kitchen and slave cabin as well as a one-room schoolhouse used by former slaves. It is also one of the few museums in the nation combining a natural habitat zoo of indigenous wildlife, a collection of more than 14 historic buildings and artifacts, and an environmental center on a beautiful 52 acre lakeside setting.

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

1020 Lafayette Street
Suite 207
Tallahassee, FL 32309

Phone: (850) 224-0461
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Tallahassee Winds

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An adult symphonic band that plays challenging wind band literature in formal concert settings. It is designed to bring together talented musicians in the Big Bend area in a musical environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, and rewarding.

Tallahassee Youth Orchestras

1415 Timberlane Rd
Suite 209
Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: (850)224-8966
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The TYO offers five orchestras designed for various levels of playing ability, from beginning strings to an advanced symphony orchestra. Additionally, the TYO features four chamber ensembles (string quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet and percussion ensemble) and the Tallahassee Fiddlers, whose focus is on folk and ethnic music.

Taylor House Museum of African-American History, Culture and Civil Rights

442 West Georgia Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 345-2696
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Built in 1894, this historic home, which is listed under the register of historic places, now houses a museum celebrating the rich heritage of the Taylor, Casanas, Howell and Alexander families, the Frenchtown community, Florida and the Tallahassee Civil Rights movement. Hours Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Ten Thousand Villages

1415 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: (850) 906-9010
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A non-profit, fair trade store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 countries. Offers distinctive gifts and decorative folk art, from home décor to gifts, pottery to jewelry, baskets to musical instruments, and hand loomed textiles.

Textures Handmade Market

1123 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Phone: (850) 765-0378
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Featuring unique and affordable handmade items made by local artists. An affordable alternative to the standard mass-produced items in malls and other large retail stores.

The Artist Series of Tallahassee, Inc.

1897 Capital Circle SE Suite D
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Phone: (850) 224-9934
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Visiting artist classical music series featuring nationally and internationally renowned performing artists from around the world. The season of six to seven concerts includes a wide variety of unusual and interesting artists. Season ticket “Passports” are available, with discounts for seniors and students. Concerts are held in various venues, including universities and local churches

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