Sample Itineraries
Mastodons and Mansions
One Day Tour
9 am The Capitol
FREE: Chambers of the House and Senate buzz during the annual 60-day legislative session held March and April. Enjoy a view of the city from the 22nd floor observatory. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Tours available with advance reservations. Located at the corner of S. Monroe and Apalachee Parkway. 850-488-6167
10 am Old Capitol Museum
FREE: Restored to 1902 appearance with red candy striped-awnings and a glorious dome. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday; Noon-4:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays. Located at corner of S. Monroe and Apalachee Parkway. 850-487-1902
11 am Knott House Museum
FREE: Known as the house that rhymes for the poems written by Luella Knott, the 1928 owner, who attached them to her Victorian era furnishings. Built in 1843, the house
holds many memories, including the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Hours: 1 p.m-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; Noon-4 p.m, Saturday. Tours available every hour, with the last one starting at 3 p.m. Located downtown on the corner of
Park and Calhoun, 301 E. Park Ave. 850-922-2459
2 pm Governors Mansion
FREE: Home of Florida's first family and meeting for national and international dignitaries, this Georgian-style mansion is breathtaking. State rooms feature gifts from foreign countries and distinctive antique furnishings. Hours: 10 a.m.- noon, Monday, Wednesday, Friday during legislative session and two weeks in December. Tours available with advance reservations. Located at 700 N. Adams Street, between Brevard and First Streets, and West of North Monroe Street. 850-488-4661
3:30 pm Museum of Florida History
FREE: Visit the Prehistoric Florida Exhibit, the massive mastodon, Spanish treasures, war relics, and even climb aboard a reconstructed riverboat, just like those that once navigated Florida's rivers. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday; noon-4:30p.m., Sunday and holidays. Tours available with advance reservations. Located at 500 S. Bronough St., in the R.A. Gray Building. 850-245-6400. http://www.flheritage.com/museum
*Call the Sales Department of the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for itinerary assistance and lodging information. 800-628-2866.
*Step on guides available.
Boats, Bridges and Battlefields
One Day Tour
10 a.m. San Marcos de Apalachee
This fort was built to protect Spanish missionaries. A museum built on site displays pottery and tools unearthed near the fort and explains the history of San Marcos. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Monday. Tours available with advance reservations. Located in St. Marks, 25 miles south of Tallahassee, 148 Old Fort Road. 850-922-6007
www.floridastateparks.org/sanmarcos/default.asp
Noon Wakulla Springs
One of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, where visitors are whisked within arms length of alligators and turtles while on jungle and glass bottom boat rides. Visitors can swim in the cool spring water or go for a leisurely walk along the nature trail. A full service restaurant , soda fountain and gift shop are on site. Hours: 8 a.m.-sunset, everyday. Located 14 miles south of Tallahassee on S.R. 267. 850-224-5950. www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/wakulla.html
3:30 p.m. St. Marks Lighthouse & Wild Refuge
St. Marks lighthouse is a National Historic Site constructed in 1831 and is home to more than 250 species of birds, water-fowl and diverse habitats. Visitors enjoy hiking, crabbing, fishing, hunting, special events and educational programs. Hours: sunrise-sundown, everyday. Located on the gulf coast 25 miles south of Tallahassee at the end of C.R. 59 off eastbound 98. 850-925-6121
www.saintmarks.fws.gov
5p.m. Natural Bridge
Where the river flows underground, a natural bridge forms across the St. Marks River. The region’s most famous battle of the Civil War occurred here. Tallahassee achieved the distinction of being the only southern capital east of the Mississippi not captured during the War. Hours: 8 a.m.-sundown, everyday. Located off S.R. 363, 15 miles south of Tallahassee. 850-925-6216
*Call the Sales Department of the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for itinerary assistance and lodging information. 800-628-2866.
*Step on guides available.
Family Fun
One Day
10 am Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science
Interactive hands-on science center and national traveling art and science exhibitions. Family focused science demonstrations and programs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. Located downtown at Kleman Plaza, 350 S. Duval St. 850-513-0700. www.thebrogan.org
Noon: Enjoy lunch in beautiful downtown Tallahassee. Stop by the Leon County Visitors Center, across from the Capitol, 106 E. Jefferson St., for restaurant ideas.
1 p.m. Challenger Learning Center
Visitors can conduct a mission from ground control in a Space Mission Simulator, watch an IMAX film, planetarium and laser show. Located downtown, at Kleman Plaza, 200 S. Duval Street. 850-645-STAR (7827) or 850-644-IMAX. www.challengertlh.com
3 p.m. Tallahassee Automobile Museum
See the Batmobiles used in the original Batman movies along with more than 100 pedal cars. This impressive showroom also features award-winning Chevys, a one-of-a-kind Ford Roadster and much more entertainment for the whole family. Hours:10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; Noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Located 4 miles off I-10 (Hwy 90 exit), 3550A Mahan Dr. 850-942-0137. www.tacm.com
7:00 p.m. Nicholson Farmhouse
Snack on boiled peanuts while you wait for a delicious dinner at this 1828 Farmhouse, now a historical site. Nicholson’s is known for its aged-to-perfection grilled steaks cut on site. Hours: 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Located 3 miles west of Havana and 12 miles north of Tallahassee on State Rd. 12 850-539-5931. www.nicholsonfarmhouse.com
*Call the Sales Department of the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for itinerary assistance and lodging information. 800-628-2866.
*Step on guides available.
Southern Manors & More Group Tour
Tallahassee, Florida
Alfred B Maclay State Gardens
Features more than 150 species of birds on this masterpiece of floral architecture. On the rolling hills overlooking picturesque Lake Hall, you’ll discover about 150 varieties of camellias and 50 varieties of azaleas, along with more than 160 other exotic species or varieties providing a rich diversity.
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Magnificent C.1834 estate features a gracious main house home to a succession of prominent owners, each significant to Florida’s political and social history.
Tall Timbers Research Station
This former plantation is the prominent site of impressive research, land management and conservation activities that encompass many of the area plantation land holdings. Tours available for groups with reservations.
Thomasville, Georgia
Melhana the Grand Plantation CLOSED UNTIL SEPT. 1, 2005 FOR REMODELING
An elegant Southern Plantation that was the site of the first showing of the movie “Gone With the Wind.” Gourmet three course meal available for groups with reservations.
Pebble Hill Plantation
Premier example of 20th century shooting plantation. Main house features a magnificent circular staircase, sporting art, antiques and Audubon prints.
*Call the Sales Department of the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for itinerary assistance and lodging information. 800-628-2866.
*Step on guides available.
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