| Florida State University (FSU) |
For 138 years, students have passed through the wrought iron gates to the Gothic twin towers of the Westcott building. Since achieving coed status in 1947, the school of 29,000 mighty "Seminoles" – named after Indian ancestors – has evolved into a research institution with a magnetic field laboratory, supercomputer and a nuclear accelerator.
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| Florida State University (850) 644-2466 |
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| Florida Vietnam Veterans' Memorial |
| Monument features 40-foot American flag suspended between twin granite towers bearing the names of Florida's Vietnam casualties and soldiers missing in action. FREE. |
| Downtown, across from Old Capitol Museum. |
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| Forest Capital State Museum |
| Exhibits celebrate history of Florida forestry and feature a "Cracker Homestead" authentic settler's farm. Annual Oct. festival. Thur-Mon 8 am-5 pm. $1/Person, Free/Under 5. |
| Perry, FL 584-3227 |
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| Goodwood Museum and Gardens |
| A gracious 1834 plantation gardens estate, the main house contains priceless original art and furnishings. The grounds include cottages, which are available to rent for special events, a skating rink, newly renovated reflecting pool and charming heirloom gardens. Gardens/Grounds open Mon.- Fri.9 am-5 pm (FREE and open to the public). Main House Tours Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm; Sat 10am-2pm ($5/person, FREE/ages 3 & under). Paula's Cabana Cafe open Tues.- Fri. 11:30am-2:30 pm. Office Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. |
| 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 877-4202 www.goodwoodmuseum.org |
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| Governor's Mansion |
| Georgian-style Southern mansion patterned after Andrew Jackson's home "The Hermitage" features antique furnishings and gifts from foreign dignitaries. Tours during annual Legislative Session only. Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-noon. FREE. |
| 700 N. Adams St. 488-4661 |
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| Gulf Specimen Marine Lab |
| Experience marine biology through interactive touch aquariums and demonstration programs. Group tours available. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun noon-4 pm. $5/Adults, $3/Ages 3-11, FREE/Children under 3. |
| Panacea, FL 984-5297 www.gulfspecimen.org |
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| Knott House Museum |
| Known as "The House That Rhymes" for the poems written by 1928 owner who attached them to its Victorian era furnishings. Guided tours Wed, Thur, Fri at 1-2-3 pm and Sat 10 am-3 pm (on the hour). FREE. |
| 301 E. Park Ave. 922-2459 www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
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| Mildred and Claude Pepper Library and Museum |
| Museum exhibits chronicle the life of U.S. Congressman Claude Pepper (1900-1989). Includes interactive exhibits, 1937 Studebaker campaign car, reproduction of House and Senate offices and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. FREE |
| 636 W. Call St. 644-9217 www.claudepeppercenter.fsu.edu (1 hour |
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| Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site |
| Six earth temple mounds are evidence of Native Americans' 1200 AD inhabitance on the banks of Lake Jackson. Daily 8 am-sunset. $2 per vehicle, $1 per walk in/bicycle. |
| 3600 Indian Mounds Rd. 922-6007 |
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| Legislative Research Center & Museum |
| A collection and exhibit of historic Florida legislative memorabilia, including documents, recordings, and other artifacts. A strong educational component will provide citizens with opportunities to research and engage in activities that foster understanding and appreciation of the democratic process. Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun-Holidays noon-4:30 pm. FREE. |
| Downtown State Capital, Tallahassee, FL http://www.legislativeresearchcenter.org/ |
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| Le Moyne Art Foundation |
Known for its delightful garden and gazebo, as well as its center for art exhibitions, ranging from watercolors to oil and avant-garde to traditional. Located in the Meginnis-Munroe House (1852-53).
Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 1-5 pm. $1/adults; FREE/Kids; FREE/On Sundays. |
| 125 N. Gadsden Street. 222-8800 |
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| Maclay State Gardens |
| Enchanting floral architecture surrounds 1930s home of NY financier Alfred B. Maclay. Impressive grounds feature 200+ floral varieties plus hiking, biking and nature trails, swimming, fishing and boating. Daily 8 am-sunset; Park Admission is $4/vehicle (up to 8 passengers), $1 each additional person. Additional gardens fee (Jan-April) is $4/Adults, $2/Under 12, FREE/Infants in arms. House tour is included with the garden fee and is open Jan-April only. |
| 3540 Thomasville Rd. 487-4556 |
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| Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science |
| Three floors of museum excitement. The first floor features traveling science exhibits that are always interactive and spectacular. The 2nd floor offers visitors the opportunity to interact with The Brogan's permanent collection. The Eco-Lab with living sea specimens, Early Childhood space, WCTV Weather station and the new Close Up Laboratory will delight visitors for hours. On The Brogan's third floor, visitors will delight in traveling world-class art exhibitions that range from the works of the most famous of artistic masters to the spectacular new styles of contemporary excitement. Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. $6/Adults, $3.50/Kids/Seniors and Students, Free/Under 3. |
| Downtown at Kleman Plaza, 350 S. Duval St. 513-0700 www.thebrogan.org |
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| Mission San Luis |
| See history come alive through costumed living history, hands-on exhibits, re-creations of period buildings and archaeological excavations at the only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida. The site was the capital of the western missions in La Florida from 1656 to 1704 and was home to 1,500 Spanish and Apalachee Indian residents. The council house is the largest historic Indian building in the Southeast. Guided Group Tours are available by reservation. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm. FREE. |
| 2021 W. Mission Rd. 487-3711 www.missionsanluis.org |
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| Museum of Florida History |
| The official museum of the state of Florida since its opening in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida. Permanent exhibits range from the prehistoric to the 20th century and include a nine-foot mastodon skeleton, the St. Johns Diorama (depiction of an early Timucan Indian village), a recreated 19th century steamboat and a tribute to Florida citizens in World War II. Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun noon-4:30 pm. FREE. Guided tours Mon-Sat 10:30 am & 2:30 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. |
| 500 S. Bronough St. 245-6400 www.museumoffloridahistory.com |
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| Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site |
| Confederate soldiers prevented Union troops from reaching the only Southern capital east of the Mississippi not captured during the Civil War. Annual re-enactment (March). Daily 8 am-sunset. FREE. |
| Woodville, FL 922-6007 |
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| Nicholson Farmhouse |
| Historic 1828 home, listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and five turn-of-the-century homes restored and converted to a restaurant, gift & antique shop, mule-drawn wagon rides every Fri & Sat night. Come see the amazing display of coreopsis in bloom (late April-early May). Open for public viewing at no charge Tue-Sat 9 am-10 pm. |
| 200 Coca Cola Ave. (SR 12/Havana) 539-5931 |
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| Park Avenue Historic District |
| Promenade through Tallahassee's oldest continuous green space. Chain of seven parks encompasses historic homes, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchored by historic cemeteries on the west and lush native flora on the east. Downtown, running east/west between Call St. and College Ave. Free self-guided tour maps available from Visitor Center, 106 E. Jefferson St. 413-9200 |
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Gift Shop | 
Art Gallery | 
Food Service | 
Limited Wheelchair Accessible | 
Trails | 
Especially For Kids | 
Indoor Meeting/Banquet Space |