Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, is a unique town with good manners, rolling hill, oak0canopied roads, plantation homes and genuine Southern hospitality. Tallahassee is home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and of course, Florida’s Legislature. With tons of fun, affordable attractions, you can find something to do for just about every member of the family. Ranging from historic musuems to parks and everything in between, there are lots of things to do in Tallahassee that will leave you with wonderful memories to last a lifetime. The city is also an entertainment hub for Florida, with several annual art and food festivals, concerts for top performers, a vital art community and extensive state and city parks.
Explore Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, one of the most important archeological sites in the state. Swing by the Challenger Learning Center / IMAX Theatre and Planetarium which hosts a 5-story planetarium displaying the evening sky and planetary universe, and a mission control simulator and Space State laboratory. Step into a fairytale home and garden at Lichgate on High Road. Tour the one-of-a-kind Mag Lab and tour to see some of the largest and most powerful magnates in the country. Sample produce, cheese and other tempting foods at the Downtown Market, which is open every Saturday through March and November. Admire the classic cars at Tallahassee Automobile Museum with over 150 unique vehicles. Getting tired from all the walking and exploring, hop on a segway at Tallahassee Segway Tours. Explore history at the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, which offers miles of hiking trails, historical buildings and zip lines through the trees. Don’t forget to check out Wakulla Springs, where you can enjoy watching manatees playing the warm waters, turtles, alligators, vultures and other native Florida wildlife, along with horseback riding trails and scuba diving