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Take a Trip to Tallahassee

A November 2000 trip to Tallahassee by Columbus

The very well knowb capital of Florida was in every day news after the past presidential elections. To see all the activities with the press, radio and TV was in itself more than a reason to be in town.

  • 10 reviews

Take a Trip to TallahasseeBest of IgoUgo

Overview

When I arrived in the city, I was not surprised by how difficult it was trying to find a vacant room. It was worth the search, however, because it gave me a chance to tour the city and its many canopy roads: Meridian, Old Bainbridge, Centerville, Micossukee. The Florida State Capitol offers daily guided tours; at Brevard and Adams street you'll find the Governor's Mansion; Florida State and Florida A&M Universities have beautiful buildings on their campuses, all which I enjoyed visiting.

Quick Tips:

The Old Capitol,the Museum of Florida History and the Black Archives Research Center and Museum at the Florida A&M University campus took some of my free time, but I was glad I visited them. On the outskirts of the city, the Edward Ball Wakulla Sprins State Park and the Maclay State Gardens are nice to viit during the spring.

Best Way To Get Around:

Self-guiding tours available at the Visitors Bureau for the historic area within walking distance of downtown. Driving thru the city and surroundings is imperative. Bicycles are available but sometimes hard to handle in this hilly city.

Park Plaza Hotel TallahasseeBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Radisson"

Large bedrooms with modern bathrooms. Senior discount. Phone, radio, TV and cable. Health club facilities. Pool. Dinning room with great food. Cocktails availble. Rooms are quiet.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Park Plaza Hotel Tallahassee
415 N MONROE ST Tallahassee, Florida 32301
850-224-6000

Governors InnBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Governor's Inn"

Rooms very elegantly decorated with all the facilities available.
Comfortable beds and modern, clean bathrooms.
No pets.
Airport transfer.
Complementary berevages in the evenings. Friendly personnel.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Governors Inn
209 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida
(850) 681-6855

Killearn Country Club & InnBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Kilean Country Club and Inn"

Residential setting with recreational facilities. Some with refrigerators. Comfortable rooms and beds. Pool, wading pool, sauna, exercise room. Tennis (8 courts). Fee for golf---27 holes. TV, cable, phones. Senior discount.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Killearn Country Club & Inn
100 Tyron Cir Tallahassee, Florida 32309
(850) 893-2144

Cafe di LorenzoBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

All pasta dishes and their combinations are excellent. The Veal Parmesean I had was the best. Salads are served in big portions and there is a large variety to choose from. Place is family oriented, and they have a children's menu. Service is average but pleasant.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Cafe di Lorenzo
1003 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida
(904) 224-1783

Silver SlipperBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Silver Slipper Steakhouse"

Aged beef, very well prepared. Different cuts available along with typical side dishes. They prepare their own desserts and these are all delicious. Cocktails and lounge with weekend entertaiment. Service is fast once you get a table.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Silver Slipper
531 Silver Slipper Lane Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 386-9366

Morrison CafeteriaBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Typical cafeteria food. Fresh and well prepared. Many different choices. I had fish, and it was a large portion. Salads are good, but the best are the desserts. Nice atmosphere. Personnel helpful. They will carry your trays if needed.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Morrison Cafeteria
Governor's Square Mall Tallahassee, Florida
(904) 877-3156

Killearn Country ClubBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Kilean Country Club"

This very well kept golf course is extremely busy during the weekends and when the capitol is in sesion. All the facilities available at the club house. Call for reservations at 904-893-2186 a day ahead or before if possible.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Killearn Country Club
100 Tyron Cir Tallahassee, Florida 32309
(850) 893-2186

Governor's Square MallBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Governors Square Mall"

Beautiful, well lighted mall with plenty of different stores. Centrally located with dinning area. Mainly big stores include Burdines, Sears, JC Penny, Dillards etc.

Huge parking facilities next to large stores.

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Governor's Square Mall
1500 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 877-8106

Tallahassee MallBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This large Mall contains more than 78 stores, very centrally located and the most popular in town. Dinning facilities. Montgomey Ward, Parisian, Gayfers have stores in this Mall.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Columbus on December 31, 2000

Tallahassee Mall
2415 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303

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