Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, has something for everyone. Noted for its hilly terrain, the elevation in Tallahassee varies from near sea level to 190 feet in places. The Florida Capitol building is located on one of the highest hills in the city.

The city of Tallahassee has many higher education facilities; the most popular are Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Florida State University, commonly referred to as Florida State, is the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida. Florida A&M University, officially Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, has parts of the campus that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Outdoor recreational options are plentiful in the Tallahassee area with beautiful places like the Apalachicola National Forest, located 10 miles south of Tallahassee. The Apalachicola National Forest, the largest U.S. National Forest in the state, provides more than 500,000 acres of pristine forest, woodland, rivers and springs perfect for boating, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, hiking and more.

The Museum of Florida History is a great place for history buffs to explore the history of Florida. Opened in 1977 as the official museum of Florida, the Museum of Florida History focuses on artifacts and eras unique to Florida’s development and on roles that famous Floridians have played in national and global events.

Located in downtown Tallahassee is the Challenger Learning Center, a 32,000 square foot facility. The Challenger Learning Center features an IMAX theater, a high-definition planetarium and a state-of-the-art space mission simulator that kids of all ages will enjoy.

Visit the capital city of Tallahassee and see for yourself why so many come back again and again. Book your Tallahassee accommodation with Choice Hotels today.   << Hide