Tallahassee Travel Guide

Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, the United States. It is an inland city in the Florida Panhandle. In addition to the state government, it is a university town, housing both the 1993 and 1999 National Champion Florida State University [1] and Florida A&M University [2]. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts [3], also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.

Old State Capital building in foreground, with the high-rise new Capital behind it

[edit] Understand

[edit] History

[edit] Climate

[edit] Get in

[edit] By air

• Tallahassee Regional Airport (IATA: TLH), 3300 Capital Cir SW, (850) 891-7800, [4]. There are non-stop flights to Tallahassee Municipal Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Atlanta, Charlotte, DFW, Fort Lauderdale, Memphis, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.

[edit] By car

• Tallahassee is on Interstate Highway 10

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• Old State Capital museum, Monroe Street at Apalachee Parkway, [5]. The state government has moved to the new skyscraper capital building nearby, and the old building has been made into a museum, restored to how it looked in 1902.
• Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, 3945 Museum Drive, [6].
• Tallahassee Automobile Museum 6800 Mahan Drive (a short drive on Interstate-10 East of the main part of the city) [7] Large collection of classic and antique cars and other curiousities
• The Brogan Museum, 350 S Duval Street, [8].  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Tallahassee Skate Park, Between James Messer Fields and TalTran Administrative Offices

Jackson Bluff Road at Appleyard Drive. Sunrise to Midnight. The Tallahassee Skate Park is a state-of-the art, 26,000 square foot facility designed to provide maximum enjoyment and challenge for all who utilize it.

• Lake Ella, in north central Tallahassee on US 27 just south of Tharpe Street. Lake Ella has an area of 12 acres (49,000 m²). Lake Ella is attached to 6.5 acre (26,000 m²) Fred Drake Park. The park has picnic shelters, a site for community activities and a paved walking trail that completely encircles the lake. The lake is bordered on the west side by quaint little shops and cafes. One vendor is the Black Dog Cafe where joggers can get a cup of coffee for their morning run around the trail. Visitors can walk, skate, or skateboard around the lake.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Independent Business and Community Alliance, (100+ locally-owned businesses), [9].
• Governor's Square Mall, 1500 Apalachee Parkway, [10].
• Tallahassee Mall, 2415 N. Monroe Street, [11].

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Asian

• Sakura Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 1318 N Monroe St., 222-9991.
• The Rice Bowl Oriental Restaurant, 3813 N. Monroe St., 514-3632.
• Mori Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 2810 Sharer Rd # 8, 386-8449.
• Osaka Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 1690 Raymond Diehl Road, 531-0222.
• Kitcho, 1415 Timberlane Road, 893-7686.
• Chou's Dynasty, 3507 Maclay Blvd. S., 906-0990.
• Bahn Thai Restaurant, 1319 S. Monroe St., 224-4765.
• Far East Cuisine- Vietnamese, Carriage Gate Shopping Center (Thomasville & S.R. 0352), 907 - 9400.
• Masa, 1001 N Monroe St., 847-0003.

[edit] BBQ

• Jim & Milt's Bar-B-Q, 1923 W. Pensacola St., 576-2998.
• Wilson's BBQ & Soul Food Cuisine, 325 N. Bronough St., 575-3554.
• Mr. Tee's BBQ, 2525 S. Monroe Street Suite 2, 325-6558. (Closed since 2009- was the best!)

[edit] Breakfast

• The Crepevine Restaurant "2009 Best Overall Restaurant" , 2020 W Pensacola St (850) 562-7373

• Another Broken Egg Cafe, 3500 Kinhega Drive, 907-3447.

[edit] Cajun

• Coosh's Bayou Rouge Market & Eatery, 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway, 894-4110.

[edit] Casual

• The Crepevine Restaurant "2009 Best Overall Restaurant" "Healthy, Fast, and Casual" 2020 W Pensacola St (850) 562-7373. Another on N. Monroe (850) 329-6754)

• Cabo's Island Grill, 1221 Apalachee Parkway,878-7707, [12].

[edit] Cuban

• Carlos' Cuban Cafe, 402 E. Tennessee St., 222-8581.
• Black Bean Cuban Cuisine, 2205 Apalachee Pkwy., 656-7848.
• Gordo's, 1907 West Pensacola St., 576-5767.

[edit] French

• The Crepevine Restaurant "2009 Best Overall Restaurant" 2020 W Pensacola St (850) 562-7373
• Albert's Provence, Market Square, 1415 Timberlane Road., 894-9003.
• Chez Pierre, 1215 Thomasville Road, 222-0936.

[edit] Gourmet

• Andrew's 228, 228 S. Adams St., 222-3444.
• Cafe Cabernet, 1019 N. Monroe St., 224-1175.
• Carl's on the Parkway, 6497 Apalachee Parkway., 878-8141.
• Clusters and Hops,707 N. Monroe St., 222-2669.
• The Cypress Restaurant, 320 E. Tennessee St., 513-1100.
• Food Glorious Food, Betton Place,1950-C Thomasville Road, 224-9974.
• Kool Beanz Cafe, 921 Thomasville Road., 224-2466.
• Mozaik,The Pavilions, 1410-D Market St., 893-7668.
• Rice Bowl, 3813 N. Monroe St., 514-3632
• Urbane, 115 E Park Ave., 422-2221.

[edit] Indian

• Samrat Indian Restaurant, 2529 Apalachee Parkway, 942-1993.
• Essence of India, 1105 Apalachee Parkway, 656-7200.

[edit] Italian

• Bella Bella, 123 E. Fifth Ave., 412-1114.
• Anthony's Italian Restaurant, 1950-G Thomasville Road, 224-1447.
• Z. Bardhi's, 3596 Kinhega Drive., 894-9919.
• Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant, 4175 Apalachee Parkway, 877-4518.

[edit] Mexican

• Los Compadres, 2690 N Monroe St, 385-7130.
• La Hacienda II, 2207 Bannerman Road, 894-8655.
• San Miguel, 200 W. Tharpe St., 385-3346.
• El Tapatio, 1002 N Monroe St, 850-224-0351.

[edit] Seafood

• Barnacle Bill's Seafood Emporium, 1830 N. Monroe St., 385-8734.
• Cabo's Island Grill and Bar, 1221 E. Lafayette St., 878-7707.
• Calico Jack's Seafood House and Oyster Bar, 2745 Capital Circle N.E., 385-6653.
• Carl's on the Parkway, 6497 Apalachee Parkway., 878-8141.
• Crystal River Seafood, 2721 N. Monroe St., 383-1530.

[edit] Steaks

• Andrew's Capital Bar and Grill, 228 S. Adams St., 222-3444.
• Carl's on the Parkway, 6497 Apalachee Parkway., 878-8141.
• Georgio's, 3425 Thomasville Road, 893-4161.
• Ted's Montana Grill,1954 Village Green Way, 561-8337.
• Torreya Grill, 2971 Apalachee Parkway., 877-3511.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Bullwinkle's, 620 W. Tennessee Street, [13].
• Leon Pub, 215 E 6th Ave., 425-4639. A smoking-friendly pub with dozens, if not hundreds, of beer selections from all over the world.
• Waterworks, 1133 Thomasville Rd., 224-1887. A funky tiki bar with the occasional great live music act.
• Bajas Beachclub. A trendier night club located at the intersection of Pensacola Street and Ocala Road.
• Fermentation Lounge. A hip, but still down-to-earth lounge featuring a wide selection of wines and beers and even harder to find items such as mead, sangria and ciders. Located in Tallahassee's All Saints District.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Best Western Pride Inn & Suites, 2016 Apalachee Pkwy, +1 850 656-6312, Toll-free: +1 800 827-7390, Fax: +1 850 942-4312, [14].
• Best Western Seminole Inn, 6737 Mahan Drive, +1 850 656-2938, Toll-free: +1 800 996-6537, Fax: +1 850 656-6380, [15].
• Comfort Inn, 2727 Graves Rd., +1 (850) 562-7200, Fax: +1 (850) 562-6335. [16] Free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
• Comfort Suites, 1026 Apalachee Pkwy, +1 (850) 224-3200, Fax: +1 (850) 216-0558. [17] 100% smoke free, exercise room, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
• Courtyard Tallahassee Capital, 1018 Apalachee Parkway, +1 850 222-8822, Fax: +1 850 561-0354, [18].
• Courtyard Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle, 1972 Raymond Diehl Road, +1 850 422-0600, Toll-free: +1 800 321-2211, Fax: +1 850 422-0550. A certified "Green Lodging" Hotel, situated in Florida's capitol city we are nearby the Florida State Capitol Building, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Leon County Civic Center.
• Econo Lodge, 809 Apalachee Pkwy, +1 (850) 877-2755, Fax: +1 (850) 877-2755. [19] Pet-friendly hotel, and free high-speed Internet access in all rooms.
• Econo Lodge North, 2681 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303 +1 (850) 385-6155, Fax: +1 (850) 385-6155. [20] Pet-friendly hotel, and free high-speed Internet access in all rooms.
• Fairfield Inn Tallahassee North / I-10, 3211 North Monroe Street, +1 850 562-8766, Fax: +1 850 562-2194, [21].
• Hilton Garden Inn, 1330 Blairstone Road, +1 850 893-8300, Fax: +1 850 656-2033, [22].
• Holiday Inn, 1355 Apalachee Parkway, +1 850 877-3171, [23].
• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 2725 Graves Road, +1 850 536-2000, [24].
• Holiday Inn Select, 316 West Tennessee St., +1 850 222-9555, [25].
• Motel 6 Tallahassee - Downtown, 1027 Apalachee Parkway, +1 850 877-6171, Fax: +1 850 656-6120, [26].
• Motel 6 Tallahassee North, 1481 Timberlane Road, +1 850 668-2600, Fax: +1 850 894-3104, [27].
• Motel 6 Tallahassee West, 2738 N Monroe Street, +1 850 386-7878, Fax: +1 850 385-5616, [28].
• Quality Inn, 3090 North Monroe St., +1 (850) 562-2378, Fax: +1 (850) 562-2378. [29] pet-friendly, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
• Quality Inn & Suites, 2020 Apalachee Pkwy., +1 (850) 877-4437, Fax: +1 (850) 878-9964. [30] 100% smoke free, pet-friendly, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
• Ramada, 2900 North Monroe St., +1 850-386-1027, [31].
• Residence Inn Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle, 1880 Raymond Diehl Road, +1 850 422-0093, Fax: +1 850 422-0584. Perfect for your extended stays in Tallahassee our all-suite hotel has an indoor pool, exercise facility, and fully-equipped kitchens. Start your day with the complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet.
• Sleep Inn, 1695 Capital Circle N.W., +1 (850) 575-5885, Fax: +1 (850) 576-5788. [32] pet-friendly, free high-speed wireless internet access, seasonal outdoor pool.
• Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 522 Silver Slipper Lane, +1 (850) 386-2121, Fax: +1 (850) 386-3632. [33] This hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, and free high-speed Internet access in all rooms.
• Tallahassee Microtel Inn & Suites, 3216 North Monroe Street, +1 850 562-3800, Fax: +1 850 562-8611, [34].
• TownePlace Suites Tallahassee North/Capital Circle, 1876 Capital Circle, NE, +1 850 219-0122, Fax: +1 850 219-0133. The TownePlace Suites Tallahassee is located off I-10 and Capital Circle, and is located near shopping, dinning and entertainment. 25% larger guest suites, outdoor pool and business center.
• SpringHill Suites Tallahassee Central, 1300 Executive Center Dr ,, ☎ 850-325-1103, [35]. checkin: 3pm; checkout: 12pm. SpringHill Suites is a moderately priced, all-suites hotel in downtown Tallahassee, FL offering spacious rooms, free hot breakfast, a swimming pool, free Internet, meeting facilities, and Florida vacation packages. $110.  edit

[edit] Get out

• Apalachicola National Forest

• The Gulf coast is less than 1 hour south

• Wakulla Springs 20 minutes south of Tallahassee

Routes through Tallahassee

Pensacola ← Quincy ←

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→ Lake City → Jacksonville