Tallahassee Travel Information
Hugged by gentle hills and mature oak trees, Tallahassee is a
romantic blend of old and new. Magnificent glass structures peer down
over clusters of 19th Century brick buildings that house quaint shops
and charming cafes. Two capitol buildings stand with starkly different
styles, one behind the other — a modern 22-story facade that
functions as the current seat of state government overlooking the
original capitol building, restored to its 1902 elegance.
Merely 14 miles from Atlanta, Tallahassee has a distinctive
Georgian flavor. Aromatic magnolias grace the city, interspersed with
magnificent oaks. Numerous plantations, reminiscent of Tara in
Gone With the Wind, are sprinkled throughout the region and
columned brick buildings, capped by shady trees fanning the old roofs
with a gentle air of aristocracy, line the Historic District.
Shopping in town is a pleasurable experience, and there seems
to be no end to the variety of wares available. Whether it’s antiques
or boutiques, there is a venue for almost anything imaginable. The
Downtown Marketplace on Park Avenue is especially titillating with
live entertainment and a tantalizing array of arts and crafts that are
sure to please. There are many museums and galleries in town, two are
unique: The Museum of Florida History which houses 44,000 items of
significance to Florida’s 10,000-year saga and the Tallahassee
Automobile Museum with its long list of rare autos. The capital
district also presents some excellent sporting activities. Hiking,
swimming, boating, and fishing are found at Lake Talquin State Park.
Lake Jackson is a well-known fishing hole for bass, and nature lovers
are bound to find their paradise in Apalachicola National Forest, 10
miles from town. There are also a number of excellent golf greens and
biking paths in the area. The 2900-acre Wakulla Springs State Park is
great for snorkeling in the cool, freshwater springs; and about 45
miles from town, Shell Point Beach offers wonderful windsurfing
conditions. Mid-way between Pensacola and St. Augustine in the
Florida panhandle, Tallahassee is a long, but easy 200-mile ride along
I-10.
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