Cynthia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a nice place to take an easy hike. It is very close to my house in a nearby neighborhood. There is a small ravine with a little creek running through it.
A J Henry Park
A J Henry Park DriveThis is a nice place to take an easy hike. It is very close to my house in a nearby neighborhood. There is a small ravine with a little creek running through it.
This is a nice downtown lake with a .6 mile path around it. There is a cute coffee shop on the lake with outdoor seating, Black Dog Cafe. There are also several shops around the lake, one of my very favorites is Quarter Moon Imports.
64 locals recommend
Lake Ella Park
South Lake Ella DriveThis is a nice downtown lake with a .6 mile path around it. There is a cute coffee shop on the lake with outdoor seating, Black Dog Cafe. There are also several shops around the lake, one of my very favorites is Quarter Moon Imports.
This park offers over 15 miles of trails for hikers, runners, and cycling enthusiasts. I walk here often with my dogs.
17 locals recommend
Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway
5600 Miccosukee RoadThis park offers over 15 miles of trails for hikers, runners, and cycling enthusiasts. I walk here often with my dogs.
Wakulla Springs is a treasure! You can swim in the crystal clear, cool, spring waters and leap off the tower. There is a cute little ice cream and novelty shop on site and the Wakulla Springs Lodge. Splurge and take the river cruise - you don’t want to miss the chance to see gators, turtles, birds, and manatees.
89 locals recommend
Wakulla Springs State Park
465 Wakulla Park DrWakulla Springs is a treasure! You can swim in the crystal clear, cool, spring waters and leap off the tower. There is a cute little ice cream and novelty shop on site and the Wakulla Springs Lodge. Splurge and take the river cruise - you don’t want to miss the chance to see gators, turtles, birds, and manatees.
This is a great place to hike and only 10 minutes away, across from the Forest Meadows tennis complex.
9 locals recommend
Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
4000 North Meridian RoadThis is a great place to hike and only 10 minutes away, across from the Forest Meadows tennis complex.
This park has lots of camellias, a gazebo, a small lake, and a pretty fountain. It’s lovely!
22 locals recommend
Dorothy B Oven Park
3205 Thomasville RdThis park has lots of camellias, a gazebo, a small lake, and a pretty fountain. It’s lovely!
This midtown park is lovely and has several bronze sculptures and a small lake. McCord Park is right off of Thomasville Road and is next to a neighborhood that is well worth extending your walk to enjoy.
McCord Park
This midtown park is lovely and has several bronze sculptures and a small lake. McCord Park is right off of Thomasville Road and is next to a neighborhood that is well worth extending your walk to enjoy.
Doak Campbell Stadium
403 Stadium DrFun artsy area. There are some cute local shops, Craft Beer House, a coffee shop, and its all near FSU and FAMU. The 1st Friday of every month it draws a crowd with live music and the drum circle.
89 locals recommend
Railroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareFun artsy area. There are some cute local shops, Craft Beer House, a coffee shop, and its all near FSU and FAMU. The 1st Friday of every month it draws a crowd with live music and the drum circle.
St. George Island State Park
1900 E Gulf Beach DrThis is a nice quiet beach, about 2 hours drive.
Mashes Sands Beach
801 Mashes Sands RdNearby beach, about an hour away.
Apalachicola is a great place to spend a few hours. Drive around looking at the old houses, enjoy some oysters, have brunch at the Gibson Inn, and walk around the local park on the bay. There is more to do in Apalachicola, so check it out if you have time.
6 locals recommend
Gibson Inn
51 Ave CApalachicola is a great place to spend a few hours. Drive around looking at the old houses, enjoy some oysters, have brunch at the Gibson Inn, and walk around the local park on the bay. There is more to do in Apalachicola, so check it out if you have time.
Bald Point State Park
146 Box Cut RdA nearby beach.
I took my kids here nearly every week when they were young. There is nice walk with lots of animals to see along the trail. There is an antebellum house, an old schoolhouse, and an old train caboose. There are also a couple of old farmhouses to tour. There is a little cafe and a zip line course too!
118 locals recommend
Tallahassee Museum
3945 Museum RdI took my kids here nearly every week when they were young. There is nice walk with lots of animals to see along the trail. There is an antebellum house, an old schoolhouse, and an old train caboose. There are also a couple of old farmhouses to tour. There is a little cafe and a zip line course too!
This is a nice downtown walk. The Edison Restaurant and Power Plant Cafe are both here too. There is also an amphitheater.
170 locals recommend
Cascades Park
This is a nice downtown walk. The Edison Restaurant and Power Plant Cafe are both here too. There is also an amphitheater.
Pebble Hill Plantation
1251 US-319Worth a visit.
This is a nice place to hike, about an hour away. It is really unique in that you have get up pretty high for Florida.
13 locals recommend
Torreya State Park
2576 NW Torreya Park RdThis is a nice place to hike, about an hour away. It is really unique in that you have get up pretty high for Florida.
Tom Brown Park
443-557 Easterwood DrTom Brown Park has disc golf, hikes, tennis, pickleball, and more.
I often play pickleball at Northside Community Center. They also have a gym that you can use. Pickleball is $3. Check their calendar on the web for open times.
Northside Community Center
I often play pickleball at Northside Community Center. They also have a gym that you can use. Pickleball is $3. Check their calendar on the web for open times.
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park
4900 Heritage Park BlvdLafayette Heritage Trail Park has great hikes.
Mission San Luis is a great place to learn some history of the area.
44 locals recommend
Mission San Luis
2100 W Tennessee StMission San Luis is a great place to learn some history of the area.
This park has a nice little hike in Midtown. There are workout points along the trail with pull up bars, etc.
Lafayette Park Arts & Crafts
501 Ingleside AvenueThis park has a nice little hike in Midtown. There are workout points along the trail with pull up bars, etc.
Florida State University Reservation
3226 Flastacowo RdYou can swim and rent kayaks and canoes.
This is a nice downtown museum to tour on a hot summer day. It’s across from the capitol, so you can do both.
75 locals recommend
Museum of Florida History
500 S Bronough StThis is a nice downtown museum to tour on a hot summer day. It’s across from the capitol, so you can do both.
The Capitol Museum is worth a trip and while you are there go up to the 23rd floor in the new capitol building and get a birds eye view of Tallahassee.
36 locals recommend
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
400 S Monroe StThe Capitol Museum is worth a trip and while you are there go up to the 23rd floor in the new capitol building and get a birds eye view of Tallahassee.
LeMoyne Arts
125 N Gadsden StThis is a nice little art gallery if you have an hour to fill.
What’s a trip to Tallahassee without a look at the home of the Seminoles football team!
87 locals recommend
Doak Campbell Stadium
403 Stadium DrWhat’s a trip to Tallahassee without a look at the home of the Seminoles football team!
Cherokee Sink Trail
Great place to tube on a hot day! Beautiful!
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27Great place to tube on a hot day! Beautiful!
The caverns are amazing and there is some nice hiking in the park too.
63 locals recommend
Florida Caverns State Park
3345 Caverns RdThe caverns are amazing and there is some nice hiking in the park too.
Canoe and kayak along the beautiful Wacissa River. You are sure to see gators, turtles, and birds. If you are lucky, you may see a manatee too.
13 locals recommend
Wacissa River Canoe & Kayak Rental
290 Wacissa Springs RdCanoe and kayak along the beautiful Wacissa River. You are sure to see gators, turtles, and birds. If you are lucky, you may see a manatee too.
TNT Hideaway Inc
6527 Coastal HwyKayak rentals on the Wakulla River. Beautiful!
Food scene
Fun Irish pub with good local beers, good food, and a lively sports atmosphere.
McGowan's Hops and Grapes
3431 Bannerman RdFun Irish pub with good local beers, good food, and a lively sports atmosphere.
Bella Bella
123 E 5th AveBest Italian food in town, in my humble opinion.
Kiku Japanese Fusion
3491 Thomasville RdThis is my favorite sushi restaurant.
Thai Place
2915 Kerry Forest PkwyThis is my favorite Thai restaurant.
Horizons Bar and Grille
3427 Bannerman RoadGood food and nice atmosphere.
Smitty's Taphouse & Grill
6265 Old Water Oak RoadGood food.
Yummy! My favorite is the jambalaya pasta, and the beignets at brunch are great too. I always get a muffin, even if to just take home for later - so good!
7 locals recommend
Coosh's Bayou Rouge Restaurant
6267 Old Water Oak RdYummy! My favorite is the jambalaya pasta, and the beignets at brunch are great too. I always get a muffin, even if to just take home for later - so good!
Great place for biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast fare too!
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Killearn
4500 West Shannon LakesGreat place for biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast fare too!
Lucky Goat Coffee
668 Capital Cir NEBest local coffee! There are several locations.
Proof is a local brewing company. Their beer is hopping good. LOL. Proof Brewing Company has a fun atmosphere with a large outside area, including cornhole. They serve food too.
94 locals recommend
Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StProof is a local brewing company. Their beer is hopping good. LOL. Proof Brewing Company has a fun atmosphere with a large outside area, including cornhole. They serve food too.
This brewery is just down the road, close to the Miccosukee Greenway. They always have a food truck parked outside, so you can enjoy good local beer and a nice meal. Relaxed atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
DEEP Brewing Company
2524 Cathay CtThis brewery is just down the road, close to the Miccosukee Greenway. They always have a food truck parked outside, so you can enjoy good local beer and a nice meal. Relaxed atmosphere.
This is kind of a dive, but in the best possible way. They serve vegetarian fare and the chef is amazing! I love this place and would probably eat there every day if it weren’t across town.
17 locals recommend
The Bark
507 All Saints StThis is kind of a dive, but in the best possible way. They serve vegetarian fare and the chef is amazing! I love this place and would probably eat there every day if it weren’t across town.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have a nice outdoor dining area and serve cheese and crackers to everyone.
12 locals recommend
Jeri's Midtown Cafe
1123 Thomasville RdOne of my favorite places to eat. They have a nice outdoor dining area and serve cheese and crackers to everyone.
Black Dog Cafe
229 Lake Ella DrThis cute coffee shop is on Lake Ella in Midtown.
Neighborhoods
My neighbourhood is in northeast Tallahassee. It's a quiet residential area that is great for walking and has many restaurants nearby. My house is 30 minutes from the airport, and 30 minutes to Doak Campbell Stadium. It's 25 minutes to the Capitol.
Killearn Acres
My neighbourhood is in northeast Tallahassee. It's a quiet residential area that is great for walking and has many restaurants nearby. My house is 30 minutes from the airport, and 30 minutes to Doak Campbell Stadium. It's 25 minutes to the Capitol.