Biking & In-Line Skating

The 16-mile Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park (tel. 850/922-6007) is the city's most popular bike route. Constructed with the financial assistance of wealthy Panhandle cotton-plantation owners and merchants, this was Florida's oldest railroad, functioning from 1837 to 1984. Cotton and other products were transported from Tallahassee to St. Marks for shipment to other cities. In recent years, the tracks were removed and 16 miles of the historic trail improved for joggers, hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. A paved parking lot is at the north entrance, on Woodville Highway (Fla. 363), just south of Southeast Capital Circle.

The Apalachicola National Forest also has extensive mountain-biking trails, and there are 5.5 miles of trails at Maclay State Gardens.

Golf

Play golf at outstanding Hilaman Park, 2737 Blair Stone Rd., where the Hilaman Park Municipal Golf Course (tel. 850/891-3935 for information and fees) features 18 holes (par 72), a driving range, racquetball and squash courts, and a pool. Rental equipment is available at the club, and there's a restaurant, too. Compared with most courses in Florida, greens fees are a steal: about $31 on weekdays and $36 on weekends, including cart. The park also includes the Jake Gaither Municipal Golf Course, at Bragg and Pasco streets (tel. 850/891-3942), with a 9-hole, par-35 fairway and a pro shop. Call for fees.

The leading golf course is at the Killearn Country Club and Inn (tel. 800/476-4101 or 850/893-2186), which once hosted the Sprint Classic. Moss-draped oaks enhance the beautiful 27-hole championship course, which is for members with reciprocal privileges only. Call for fees.

For course information, go to Golf.com or the Florida Golfing website, or call the Florida Sports Foundation (tel. 850/488-8347) or Teebone Golfing (tel. 866/833-2663).