Things To Do

Tallahassee features nine official, protected canopy roads stretching over 78 miles. These historic corridors are shaded by massive, centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, offering a scenic driving experience through Old Florida.

How to drive them:The most iconic routes are easily accessible by car, though drivers should maintain a slow, cautious pace to enjoy the scenery and protect the overhanging trees. Top canopy roads include:

• Old Centerville Road: Offers a rustic, unpaved experience running north toward the Georgia border, perfect for a slow, peaceful drive.
• Miccosukee Road: A fully paved, historic route that takes you past rolling hills, historic pastures, and deep tunnels of moss-draped oaks.
• Meridian Road: Runs north from the city center, offering a beautifully shaded, paved route.

Tallahassee offers an array of budget-friendly activities for families, keeping with our curated guide to 50 free and affordable things to do. Top picks include:

• The Florida Capitol Complex (Free): Take the elevator up to the 22nd-floor observation deck of the New Capitol building for a panoramic, 360-degree view of the entire city.
• Cascades Park (Free): A 24-acre downtown park featuring an interactive children’s splash pad, a playground, paved walking trails, and a spectacular evening fountain light show.
• Lichgate on High Road (Free): A hidden, fairy-tale estate featuring a historic stone cottage and a massive, 300-year-old live oak tree perfect for family photos.

Set across 52 acres of pristine lakeside nature, the Tallahassee Museum blends history, wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Key family attractions include:

• Tree-to-Tree Adventures: A thrilling outdoor aerial course featuring zip lines and elevated obstacles suspended through the forest canopy for children and adults.
• Native Wildlife Encounters: Raised boardwalks offer up-close views of native Florida animals in their natural habitats, including black bears, panthers, river otters, and the museum’s famous, rare Red Wolf puppies.
• 1880s Historic Big Bend Farm: A living-history exhibit where kids can see real farm animals, blacksmith demonstrations, and a historic schoolhouse to experience old-time rural Florida life.

As Tallahassee’s premier outdoor music hub, The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park hosts a dynamic, year-round lineup of world-class concerts, festivals, and cultural performances. The venue features 3,500 seats (both reserved seating and a spacious festival lawn) centered around a stunning, modern acoustic canopy.

To view current event lineups, buy tickets, and access official details regarding parking, concessions, and venue policies, visit the official site at TheAdderleyAmphitheater.com.