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Florida’s Capital City is blessed with an abundance of natural wonders and year-round outdoor activities. All four seasons bring different flora and fauna. Nestled in the Red Hills bio-region in the Panhandle, Tallahassee boasts topography unlike any other in Florida and is one of the most biologically-diverse regions in the United States. In fact, The Nature Conservancy considers this area to be one of “America’s Last Great Places.” Whether by land or water, breath-taking landscapes, incredible wildlife and recreational activities abound for outdoor enthusiasts, explorers, trail-blazers and adventurers of all types to feed their soul here…or claim serious bragging rights.

A Friendly “Green” Reminder
As you explore our natural areas please Leave No Trace.
We locals love how green Tallahassee is today and wish to preserve this special place for generations to come. Thank you.

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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.

Bradley's Country Store

10655 Centerville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32309

Phone: (850) 893-4742
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Famous for their country smoked and fresh sausage sold from the original 1927 store Bradley’s is a Tallahassee tradition. They also offer their own brand of ground corn and grits.

Cavallo Farms

2739 Gamble Road
Monticello, FL 32344

Phone: (850) 997-1655
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Riding lessons, horse training, boarding, sales and clinics

Cherry Hill Farm

Phone: (850) 893-4664
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Riding lessons, horse training and boarding

Conner Carriages & Occasions

Phone: (850) 997-6803
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Trail horse rentals, riding lessons, pony parties and special occasion carriage rides.

Coventry Farms

2244 Danshire Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Phone: (850) 385-9142
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Dorothy B. Oven Park

3205 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: (850) 891-3915
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Six acres of lush gardens featuring azaleas, camellias, palms and local flora.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

550 Wakulla Park Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327

Phone: (850) 926-0700
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Wakulla Springs State Park includes floodplain forest and a first magnitude spring that entice a large number of bird species to winter within its bounds. The park’s river cruises provide entertaining and informative guides to get you close to birds on the Wakulla River.

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park at Lake Jackson

4000 N. Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: (850) 891-3866
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A beautiful 670 acre tract of land on the eastern shore of Lake Jackson, Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park, offers a bluebird trail with a series of 30 bluebird boxes. Follow the trail and see how many of these beautiful birds you can spot.

Farm Equestrian Center

4300 N. Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: (850) 668-0849
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Riding lessons and boarding available.