Old Capitol and new Capitol
A striped-awning museum, with an observation deck next door.
Tallahassee
Florida's capital, shaded by canopy roads and moss-draped oaks, and more like the Deep South than Miami.
Home to Florida State University's Seminoles and a 22-story capitol next to its 1902 old one.
- Best Time
- Spring and fall
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- Tallahassee International is 15 minutes from downtown.
What to See
1 of 3 are freeWakulla Springs
Glass-bottom boats on one of the world's largest freshwater springs.
Mission San Luis
A living museum of a Spanish and Apalachee settlement.
Know Before You Go
- Check opening hours before you go, especially on weekends and at state buildings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Florida list.