Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Tallahassee Northwest I-10, FL

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. In the mid-seventeenth century, this park was home to an Appalachian Indian town and a...

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. In the mid-seventeenth century, this park was home to an Appalachian Indian town and a Spanish mission. Today, excavations are conducted at the sight to trace the culture of its earliest inhabitants. Of Florida's over 100 Spanish colonial missions, Mission San Luis is the only one that has been re-created and is open to the public. Mission San Luis was the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today, the Mission brings the 17th century to life through costumed interpreters, reconstructed buildings, exhibits and archaeological demonstrations.

Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-4pm

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PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. This museum exhibits a variety of Western and Asian art but is perhaps best known for its...

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. This museum exhibits a variety of Western and Asian art but is perhaps best known for its "guest-curatorial" exhibits, which have included George Blakely's "The Gun as Image" and Robert Fichter's "Florida Photogenesis." Guided tours are available on request.

Hours: Sep-Apr Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm
May-Aug Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

DOWNTOWN. This 1843 historic home enjoys a colorful past. The Emancipation Proclamation was read from its front steps,...

DOWNTOWN. This 1843 historic home enjoys a colorful past. The Emancipation Proclamation was read from its front steps, and it was later home to the Knott family in the 1930s. Decorated with many of the Knott's original furnishings, this place feels as though it has been frozen in time. Enjoy reading from Mrs. Knott's original and often whimsical poetry. Interestingly, there is one poem for every piece of furniture in the house.

Hours: Wed-Fri 1pm-3pm; Sat 10pm-3pm

DOWNTOWN. An interactive experience for all ages, this museum provides a variety of educational exhibits that focus on...

DOWNTOWN. An interactive experience for all ages, this museum provides a variety of educational exhibits that focus on different aspects of math, science and technology. The exhibits are geared toward introducing varying forms of technology, whether basic or advanced. Interesting, stimulating and entertainingly informative. Enroll your inquisitive child in the childrens' camp, which is offered throughout the summer.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm

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DOWNTOWN. Upon entering the lobby, prepare to be greeted by a colossal mastodon ­ an introduction you won't soon...

DOWNTOWN. Upon entering the lobby, prepare to be greeted by a colossal mastodon ­ an introduction you won't soon forget. This museum's exhibits are comprised of over 44,000 objects that relate to the history of Florida. The mastodon, for example, once roamed this land before the area was given its name. Additional items on exhibit include parts of sunken Spanish ships, antique hand-made quilts, military paraphernalia and relics that relate to the civil war. The museum also takes an active stance toward providing enrichment programs that encourage children to learn about the state. Workshops, summer camps, tours and travelling displays are just a few ways children can gain this hands-on educational experience.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun noon-4:30pm

DOWNTOWN. This informative museum is housed in a dwelling that is over one hundred ten years old. It belonged to the...

DOWNTOWN. This informative museum is housed in a dwelling that is over one hundred ten years old. It belonged to the first black principal of Lincoln High School. Today, the museum that resides in the home features a variety of exhibits based on the history and heritage of the African American culture. Rotating exhibits from local and national artists are displayed througout the year.

Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-4pm; Fri-Sat 10am-2pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

DOWNTOWN. Enjoy over 500,000 artifacts and archives that vividly portray the proud African American heritage. This...

DOWNTOWN. Enjoy over 500,000 artifacts and archives that vividly portray the proud African American heritage. This insightful and informative museum is in existence only because an act of the Florida legislature that was mandated in 1971. The predominant exhibit is located on the campus of Florida A&M. Select portions of the display are showcased at Union Bank or via the mobile unit. Groups tours are available upon previous arrangement.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. This former cotton and corn plantation, circa 1840, once encompassed over 2400 acres....

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. This former cotton and corn plantation, circa 1840, once encompassed over 2400 acres. Today the remaining sixteen-acre compound is run by a public charity and affords visitors the opportunity to glimpse into the private past of wealthy Southern aristocracy. The grounds consist of a massive main house, a roller skating rink, a rough house, stables, greenhouse, numerous cottages, formal garden and a reflecting pool.

Hours: Main House Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Gardens Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm

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Nestled among fifty-two acres of rolling hills, this historic plantation home once stood as the residence of Princess...

Nestled among fifty-two acres of rolling hills, this historic plantation home once stood as the residence of Princess Catherine Murat during the 1840's. Additional attractions located on this vast piece of property include an African American church and schoolhouse that date to the 1850s and a farmstead from the 1880s. The gallery, discovery center, nature trails and exhibits that make up this site today have also contributed to its notable status in the Tallahassee community. In addition, an animal exhibit is the state's only zoological collection devoted solely to indigenous wildlife. The "Best of Tallahassee Survey" voted this establishment Best Museum and Best Place to Take Kids.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12:30pm-5pm

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PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. A vast selection of antique cars that date as early as the 1860's are provided in this...

PARK AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT. A vast selection of antique cars that date as early as the 1860's are provided in this fascinating museum. Here you will find the most extensive collections of antique cars and other specialty collectibles including the horse-drawn hearse that was used in President Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession. Movie parafinalia and the actual Batmobile from "Batman Returns" and a mint-condition 1965 Corvette Grand Sport are some additional favorites that are showcased. Golf and other sports memorabilia is also part of the extensive collection of antiques.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm

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