History & Heritage
A destination with rich historical roots woven into our core, Florida’s Capital City is home to one of the largest and oldest historically black universities in the country and an array of museums and historic sites each offering a glimpse into the lives that shaped Tallahassee.
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10 AMAZING TALLAHASSEE TRAILS
Get out of the city and explore some of Tallahassee’s best trails. We’re highlighting 10 of our personal favorites, but there are even more to explore at Trailahassee.com. You can search by terrain, activity, skill level, and more, so finding the path to the perfect getaway is only a few clicks away.
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Fort Gadsden Historic Site
Fort Gadsden Historic Site
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is the site of two forts – a British fort built…
Forest Road 129-BEastpoint FL 32328
(850) 643-2282
Florida Capitol Complex
Florida Capitol Complex
The Capitol Complex comprises the 22- story new Capitol building, the House of Representative and Senate Chambers, the Historic Capitol…
400 South Monroe StreetTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 488-6167
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, one of the nation's largest historically Black universities is found on the highest of Tallahassee's…
1601 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTallahassee FL 32307
850-599-3550
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Originally a 1,600-acre cotton plantation, the home is now on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as museum…
1600 Miccosukee RoadTallahassee FL 32308
(850) 877-4202
22nd Floor of Capitol Observatory and Gallery
22nd Floor of Capitol Observatory and Gallery
Enjoy panoramic views of Tallahassee and the surrounding landscape from the 22nd floor observatory which also includes a gallery displaying…
400 South Monroe StreetTallahassee FL 32399
(850) 488-6167
Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Caverns State Park
This is one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only state park in…
3345 Caverns Rd.Marianna FL 32446
(850) 482-9598
Challenger Learning Center / IMAX Theatre and Planetarium
Challenger Learning Center / IMAX Theatre and Planetarium
The Challenger Learning Center is the area’s premier “edu-tainment” destination located in downtown Tallahassee. The Challenger Learning Center (CLC) features…
200 South Duval StreetFL 32301
(850) 645-7827
Florida State Archives
Florida State Archives
Florida's archival records are invaluable historical and cultural resources that protect citizens’ rights, promote good government, and illuminate our diverse…
500 S. Bronough St.Tallahassee FL
(850) 245-6719
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
A popular attraction offering marine biology experiences through interactive touch aquariums and a variety of demonstration programs.
222 Clark DrivePanacea FL 32346
(850) 984-5297
FSU Institute on WWII and the Human Experience
FSU Institute on WWII and the Human Experience
A part of the FSU Department of History, The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience has a…
113 Collegiate LoopTallahassee FL 32306
