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Best known as Florida's capital city, Tallahassee blends the power of state government with academic and artistic pursuits, complemented by subtle Southern characteristics of charm, mesmerizing natural beauty and gracious hospitality.Nearer to Atlanta than Miami, Tallahassee is "The Other Florida" in attitude, topography, climate and lifestyle.
Twenty-five miles north of the Gulf and 14 miles south of Georgia, centered between Jacksonville and Pensacola.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and at the juncture of Florida's panhandle and peninsula -- in an area described as the Big Bend.
Lush rolling hills dotted with plantations, towering pines, cypress, snowy dogwoods, fragrant magnolias and hundreds of shimmering lakes, springs, rivers, ponds, swamps and sink holes.
Five "official" canopy roads -- Old St. Augustine, Miccosukee, Meridian, Centerville and Old Bainbridge -- create fantastic emerald tunnels of ancient moss-draped live oaks and are listed among the "Top 10 Scenic Byways in America."
Rich chocolate soil breeds a mixed landscape of flora indigenous to more Southern regions -- palms, oleander and confederate jasmine -- in unique combination with noted Southern foliage of dogwoods, azaleas and camellias.
"Gentlemen" plantations continue the 1800s tradition of gathering friends to go hunting. World famous for large-mouth bass, Tallahassee also makes great "fish tales."
Four Distinct Seasons
Mild and moist due to close proximity to the Gulf Average annual temperature of 67 degrees
Subtropical Summer Average 83 degrees
Pleasant Winter Average 50 degrees
676 square-mile county
52 square-mile municipality
Home to more than 221,621 residents and nearly 2 million annual visitors and meeting delegates.
More than 5,000 rooms in 50+ Hotels and Motels 15 Area Campgrounds
Blend of Southern-style inns, rustic campsites, family-owned economy lodges and impressive corporate hotels.
TOTAL OF 350,000 SQ. FT. OF MEETING SPACE
48,580 SQ. FT. OF MEETING SPACE IN 23 HOTELS
Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center
Located downtown, one of the largest arenas in Florida seating nearly 14,000 and boasting 69,000 square feet of space, including a 40,000 square-foot exhibit hall.
University Center Club
Located on the top floor of Doak Campbell Stadium on Florida State's campus, a multi-faceted club, offering both fine dining and casual dining, along with the opportunity to host a very large banquet or meeting. The Club Quarters are designed to serve the academic, business, social, and athletic needs of the membership.
Augustus B. Turnbull II Florida State Conference Center
Adjacent to the Civic Center, the Conference Center is operated by FSU, offering 36,000 square feet of meeting space for groups up to 375.
Dale Mabry Conference Center
Located at the Tallahassee Regional Airport, a perfect hub for today's fast-paced professionals, with seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms able to accommodate up to 500.
North Florida Fairgrounds
Just two miles from downtown, the fairgrounds offer a 100-acre complex with over 60,000 square feet of inside space. Facilities available December through September.
The Moon
A 19,700-square-foot, multi-level space with extensive
capabilities for advanced technical sound, visual and stage presentations. A 75-seat adjacent private lounge.
Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge
A renovated 1930s retreat nestled along the scenic shores at Wakulla Springs State Park, 13 miles from downtown.
Tallahassee Antique Car Museum
Rare and famous vehicles provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop for banquets and receptions.
Brokaw-McDougall House
Antebellum mansion featuring fine antique furnishings and formal gardens -- perfect place for the board to meet.
Dorothy B. Oven Park
Stylish small meeting spot set within a six-acre camellia-splashed park minutes north of downtown.
Goodwood Plantation
Engaging small meeting site within 19-acres of age old live oak bearded with Spanish moss and grounds sprinkled with adorning floral and fauna just minutes from downtown.
From fast food to five-star, Tallahassee serves up an excellent selection of tantalizing restaurants. Tickling the taste buds are specialties ranging from homemade country sausage and melt-in-your-mouth steaks to wild game and succulent seafood fresh from the Gulf.
- Adams Street Commons
- Bradley's Country Store
- Canopy Roads
- Capitol Commons
- Old and New Capitols
- Florida Governor's Mansion
- FSU and FAMU Campuses
- Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Tallahassee Antique Car Museum
- Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science
- Korean War Memorial
- Maclay State Gardens
- Apalachicola National Forest
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Brokaw-McDougall House
- The Columns
- De Soto State Archaeological and Historic Site
- First Presbyterian Church
- Goodwood Plantation
- Lake Jackson State Archaeological Site
- Mission San Luis
- Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site
- Old Pisgah United Methodist Church
- Old City Cemetery and Episcopal Cemetery
- San Marcos de Apalache State Historic Site
- Union Bank
- The Walker Library
Museums
Black Archives, Research Center and Museum (FAMU)
Knott House Museum
Museum of Florida History
Riley House Museum of African American History and Culture
Galleries
621 Gallery
Artport Gallery
Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery (FAMU)
LeMoyne Art Foundation
Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science
New Capitol 22nd Floor Gallery
Numerous Private Galleries
Music
The Artist Series
Big Bend Community Orchestra
Broadway Series (Civic Center)
Florida State School of Music
Monticello Opera House
Tallahassee Bach Parley
Tallahassee Community Chorus
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
Theatre
FAMU Essential Theatre
Florida State University Mainstage Theatre
Quincy Music Theatre
Tallahassee Little Theatre
Theatre A La Carte
West End Players (Tallahassee Community College)
Dance
Florida State Dance Repertory Theatre
Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre (FAMU)
Renascent Dance Theatre
Tallahassee Ballet Company
World-renowned fishing and boating are enjoyed on Tallahassee's lakes -- Talquin,
Iamonia, Miccosukee and Seminole.
And for saltwater anglers and adventurers, the Gulf is just 30 minutes away.
Tallahassee sports seven public and private courses and is home to golfing greats Kenny Knox and Burt Yancey.
Smashing tennis is found on Tallahassee's 115 tennis courts.
Dense local forests offer an abundance of prize winning game including quail, turkey, duck, geese, squirrel and white-tailed deer.
Shady lakes and rivers are perfect for leisurely paddling through habitat for alligators, great blue heron and otters.
Deep, mysterious springs entice swimmers divers and snorkelers into crystal-clear, 70-degree waters.
Cycling enthusiasts test their pedal power on Tallahassee's challenging slopes, canopy roads and the scenic 16-mile trek along abandoned railroad tracks to St. Marks. Natural footpaths lead birders, nature walkers and wildlife photographers past sink holes and swamps.
Tallahassee's plentiful lakes and wildlife areas provide the perfect setting for family camping, picnicking, sunning, swimming and spelunking.
Flordai State University Sports
FSU Seminole crowd-pleasers include nationally-ranked, explosive football at Doak Campbell Stadium, fast-breaking basketball at the Civic Center and baseball fever at Dick Howser Stadium.
Florida A&M University Sports
FAMU Rattlers compete in 17 collegiate sports and have captured 11 national titles. Famous FAMU alums include athletes Andre Dawson, Vince Coleman and Marquis Grissom.
Tallahassee Thunder
Arena 2 football packed with college and professional hopefuls.
Two large regional malls and numerous specialty centers offer a wide spectrum of popular chain stores, boutiques, curiosity and antique shops.
- Pebble Hill Plantation
- Birdsong Nature Center
- Marianna Caverns
- Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
- Havana Antique Shops
- Ichetucknee Springs
- John Gorrie Museum
- Lapham-Patterson House
- Monticello Opera House
- Forest Capital Museum
- St. George Island
- Susina Plantation
- Torreya State Park
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Historic walking tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and picturesque driving tours of Tallahassee's historical, archaeological and educational sites are offered daily. Self-guided tour booklets available at Tallahassee Area Visitor Information Centers.
Four Major Highways
East and West Access: Interstate 10 and US 90
North and South Access: US 27 and US 319
Greyhound and Trailways buses
Thirty minutes south to the Gulf of Mexico
Twenty minutes north to the Georgia border
Ninety minutes from Interstate 75
Five hours from Atlanta or to Orlando
Seven hours from New Orleans
Eight hours to Miami
Tallahassee Regional Airport
Located 10 minutes from downtown and serviced by AirTran, Atlantic Southeast, Delta, US Airways Express, Northwest Airlink, Delta Connection Skywest, Airspeed (private) and Flightline (private)
Fifty-five minute flight from Atlanta
One-hour, twenty-minute flight to Disney World
Two-hour flight to Miami
Amtrak
Located five minutes from downtown on Gaines and Railroad Street
Eighteen-hour ride from Atlanta
Seven-hour ride from Orlando
Tallahassee Area Visitor Information Centers
106 E. Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tallahassee Regional Airport
1300 Capital Circle SW
Tallahassee Mall
1-10 & North Monroe Street