Interesting Facts

The best way to catch the historic, downtown sights of Tallahassee is on the Old Town Trolley. Built like an old-time street car, the trolley runs only on weekdays and is free!
For a spectacular view, take a ride to the 22nd floor observatory of the Capitol Building. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Stroll among the moss-bearded live oaks of the Park Avenue Historic District. Originally named 200 Foot Street, then McCarty Street, it was eventually named Park Avenue to satisfy the snobbish attitude of an Anglophile woman simply because she did not want an Irish name printed on her son's wedding invitations!
Several museums dot the Park Avenue District. The Knott House has the nation's largest collection of gilt-framed mirrors. The one-time lady of the house, Mrs. Knott, wrote eccentric rhymes and used ribbons to attach them to furnishings.
The First Presbyterian Church at Adams Street was built in 1838 and is the city's oldest church. An important African-American historical site, the church welcomed slaves to worship there without their master's consent.
The older the better! Head on over to Havana, just a short drive from Tallahassee. Once a tobacco town, Havana is known today for its art galleries, antique and collectible shops.
Nothing beats a traditional Southern breakfast? Bradley's Country Store, sells more than 80,000 pounds of homemade sausage a year! While you're there be sure to pick up some coarse ground grits, hogshead cheese and cured hams!
How about a little bike ride, well ... what about a long bike ride? The 16-mile Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail is the city's most popular bike route. Once Florida's oldest railroad, the trail is also available to joggers, hikers, and horseback riders.
When it comes to 'Noles football the entire city of Tallahassee practically shuts down! Plan on getting tickets? Sorry, only Burt Reynolds, who played for FSU, can easily get tickets! However, there is one exception to the shut down of the city on game days � SPORTS BARS! You can catch the game there!
As a college town, Tallahassee is fortunate to have plenty of options for night life! The local civic center also hosts numerous events from Broadway performances to pro hockey. Another characteristic of a college town is a shortage of hotel rooms near game days or graduations, so plan ahead!