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Recreation
From recreational to leisure activities, Tallahassee offers something for everyone in the family.
Nature
Dining
Events/Festivals
MuseumsNature
Fishing: There are 5 rivers, 9 wildlife management areas, and 20 lakes to choose from. You can find a variety of sunfish, bream, catfish, and bass in our lakes and rivers. Local favorites include Lake Talquin and Lake Seminole
Paddling: Tallahassee is home to 16 lakes that are accessible and surrounded by 5 rivers that are a part of the Florida Greenways and Trails. You can bring your own canoe/kayak, rent one, explore on your own, or sign up for a guided tour. The scenery is awesome and is ready to be explored by you. Favorite local paddling guide - Wilderness Way.
Hiking: Come to Tallahassee and take an adventure on the numerous trails we have to offer. We have it all: city parks, county parks, greenways, national forest, national wildlife refuge, state parks, state forests, and wildlife management areas. Favorite local hiking trail: Apalachicola National Forest down through the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Birding: Out of 497 verified species of birds that either take up residence or visit Florida, 372 of those birds can be seen in the Tallahassee area. There are over 30 great birding sights 
including 15 that are part of The Great Florida Birding Trail. Local favorite - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Golfing: The southern climate and rolling hills of Tallahassee create a picturesque backdrop that is perfect for the golf enthusiast of any age and skill level. There are four public, three private and two semi-private courses sure to please any golfer with available tee times and affordable rates. Local favorite - Southwood.
Tallahassee Dining. Local Favorites!
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.
Food Glorious Food - For over 26 years, customers have enjoyed the good life at Food Glorious Food. The fresh, creative food, the relaxed atmosphere under the tree-shade of Betton Place, and the friendly service all combine to make for one of the most pleasant dining experiences Tallahassee has to offer. Visit web site.
Chez Pierre - French charm mixed with Southern hospitality makes for a truly unique dining experience. Situated in a beautifully restored 1920's home, Chez Pierre features a fabulous outdoor deck, live entertainment, and a great menu. Visit web site.
Cypress - Sophisticated Southern Cuisine in a contemporary, metropolitan setting. Great wine list and features local art work. Visit web site.
Andrew's Capital Grille & Bar - A downtown landmark, Andrew's is famous for its great burgers and politically "themed" menu! Valet parking and outdoor seating available.
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Another Broken Egg - Tallahassee's breakfast and lunch alternative features beignets, blackberry grits, specialty omelets. Visit web site.
Lucy Ho's Oriental Bistro - Experience the orient like never before! Features a traditional menu as well as Japanese and Sushi Bar. Visit web site.
Georgio's - Classic American and Continental cuisine featuring fresh seafood, certified Angus beef, chicken, veal and lamb. Visit web site.
Dog'et AII - Good ole' fashioned hot dog place! Visit web site.
Po' Boy's Creole Cafe - Features Louisiana and Creole/American cuisine with everything from po' boy sandwiches and gumbo to jambalaya and etouffee. Visit web site.
Annual Events/Festivals
From colorful celebrations of the spectacular spring to wintry wonders of yesteryear, Tallahassee is the center of Southern-style amusement year-round. Glimpses of pioneer life are revealed through folk festivals with sheep shearing and cane grinding. Spanning the globe is a spectrum of cultural events serving up non-stop ethnic foods, music and dance.
Heritage Blues Festival (January)
Two days and two nights of nationally renowned blues acts showcasing traditional, Chicago and contemporary Blues.
Seven Days of Opening Nights (February)
Community-wide festival of the fine and performing arts featuring nationally known artists and performers, as well as regional artists and performers.
Springtime Tallahassee (April)
Ushering in the spring, this premier festival features a Grand Parade with over 70,000 participants and a Jubilee in the Park which includes hand crafted items and live entertainment.
Tallahassee Chain of Parks Art Festival
An afternoon of fine art and live entertainment. Held in downtown Tallahassee's scenic Chain of Parks, this juried art festival features the top 100 artists selected from across the United States.
Swamp Stomp (July)
One day and two nights of non-stop bluegrass, folk and acoustical music held amid the natural setting of the Tallahassee Museum.
Market Days (December)
Arriving just in time for the holidays, the Southeast's largest fine arts show and sale features unique, handmade creations including ceramics, wood and metal works, pottery and jewelry.
Museums & Historical Sites
Mission San Luis
One of the areas best kept secrets, the mission is a historic archeological site that takes its visitors on a trip back in time to the mid 1500's. It was a spanish mission where spanish and Apalachee Indians lived and worked in harmony. The buildings and grounds feature historically accurate recreations. It is a "Living History Museum," which means it features live costumed interpreters to help tell the story of the inhabitants. Visit web site.
Museum of Florida History
Combination of touring exhibitions and permanent exhibits. Traces the history of Florida and its people back through time - from the prehistoric era to present day. Permanent exhibits include: 12,000 year old giant mastodon, world's largest collection of sea salvaged Spanish treasure, life sized interactive turn-of-the-century river boat, native American tableau, World War II exhibit and memorial. Visit web site.
Historic Old Capitol
Florida's most politically important building. Originally constructed in 1845, it features wonderful architecture, stained glass, antique furnishings, political memorabilia and interactive exhibits. Visit web site.
Knott House Museum
Built in 1843, the house has a long history. It was built and served as the Union Headquarters in 1865, where Brigadier General Edward McCook announced the Emancipation Proclamation. Visit web site.
John G. Riley House
Second home to be owned by an African American in Florida. Riley, who built his home in 1890, served as principal of the first African-American high school in Leon County. Tours are given to visitors Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m Visit web site.
Goodwood Museum & Gardens (1840)
Goodwood Museum & Gardens is situated on sixteen acres of sprawling lawns, gardens and centuries old live oaks. ln addition to the Main House, there are thirteen outbuildings, a roller rink and reflecting pool. Great location to hold receptions, events and meetings. Visit web site.
Maclay State Gardens (1923)
A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. Lake Hall provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Pavilions and grills along the lake shore provide the perfect setting for a picnic. Also features several nature trails and a five mile multi-use trail. Visit web site.
Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science
An exceptional artistic facility that blends art, science, math and technology. Features exciting exhibits (both touring and permanent), hands-on activities, and various events. Visit web site.
Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator, an IMAX® theatre, and a domed high-definition planetarium. Visit web site.
Tallahassee Automobile Museum
Tallahassee's newest attraction, the Automobile Museum, is conveniently located in a new two-story, 95,000 square-foot building that features the museum, and state-of-the-art meeting and banquet facilities.
Car highlights include: the 1860 hearse that carried President Lincoln to his final resting place, the oldest fully-surviving car made in America in 1894, a 1931 Duisenberg Model J appraised at more than $1.2 million, and three Bat-mobiles.
Though renowned for its variety of cars, the new museum also houses the legendary re-creation concert grand piano presented to The White House in 1903 by Steinway & Sons and multiple other grand pianos along with private collections including motorcycles, golf clubs, children's toys, flashlights, antique cash registers, sports memorabilia, pocket knives, watches/lime pieces, artifacts and much more. Visit web site.
Tallahassee Museum
The Tallahassee Museum combines a natural habitat zoo of indigenous wildlife, a collection of historical buildings and artifacts and an environmental science center on a beautiful 52 acre lake side setting.
The Museum's live display of native species, several of which are no longer present in the wild, is the state's only zoological collection solely devoted to indigenous wildlife.
The Tallahassee Museum is one of only three places in Florida where the state's official animal, the Florida panther is displayed and its story told.
Also home to two significant African American structures including the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (one of the oldest black churches in the state) and the Concord schoolhouse which was one of the last one-room schoolhouses used in Florida
An 1880s farm house and farm complex exemplify the traditional log and frame construction once prevalent in the surrounding counties and represents the agricultural lifestyle that dominated the region until the 1940s. Visit web site.
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
LeMoyne offers fine art exhibitions, a tranquil sculpture garden, year round art classes, and special art-related cultural events. The LeMoyne exhibition space is located in a National Register property with adjoining facilities housing art classrooms and a Gift and Art Supply shop. AII facilities are located three blocks from the Capitol. Special events include the annual Holiday Show in December and the annual Chain of Parks Art Festival in the spring.
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Union Bank Building
Chartered in 1833, the Union Bank is the oldest bank in the state of Florida. The bank played a major financial role as a planters' bank in the territorial period and the National Freedman's Bank for newly emancipated slaves during Reconstruction in 1866.