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Welcome to the "Other Florida!" Tallahassee has its share of sea and sand, but visitors will find that Florida's capital city has a distinctive North Florida atmosphere that you won't find further south. Geographically closer to Atlanta than Miami, come to Tallahassee for old-fashioned Southern charm, Florida State University events, a wide variety of museums, outdoor attractions and exquisite dining fare.
Tallahassee has come to be known as a destination for ecotourism. Six plantations in the area have been carefully restored and are open to the public. Parks including the Apalachicola National Forest and Falling Waters State Recreational Area are beautiful locations for hiking, camping, boating, biking, and horseback riding amidst Spanish moss-covered oaks and cypress-lined rivers.
Fall means college football and Tallahassee is one of the nation’s prime destinations for gridiron excitement. As the enthusiastic home of the Florida State University Seminoles, Tallahassee is eager to welcome fellow football fans. Of course FSU offers much more than just touchdowns and tailgates. Florida State hosts a wide variety of art events, including performances by its highly acclaimed School of Music.
With several museums ranging from art galleries to science centers, Tallahassee has a focus on cultural education and discovery. The Museum of Florida History explores the state's unique heritage and development, while the Tallahassee Museum examines the people and animals native to the "Big Bend" region of Florida. Visitors interested in recent history — or looking for a trip down memory lane — will enjoy the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, home to a wide collection of classic cars and other antiques.
Ready to dine? There are choices galore as Tallahassee servers up a diverse menu with authentic regional cuisine, fine dining and international fare. Located only 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Tallahassee is privy to the freshest seafood straight from the salty waters. From low-key to five-star, classic to eclectic and traditional to avant-garde, Tallahassee dining offers just the right atmosphere for a perfect night out.
Tallahassee is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature – a place where the vibrancy of what to do is matched only by the city’s inviting hospitality. Situated just off Florida’s northern I-10 corridor, stretching along the state’s Panhandle, lives a fusion of cosmopolitan flair and charming personality which defines the spirit of Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City – where it all comes together for visitors.
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