Guidebook for Tallahassee
Food Scene
Bella Bella
123 E 5th AveItalian Restaurant, try the Bubble Bread.
Black Dog Cafe
229 Lake Ella DrWifi & Coffee
Midtown Caboose
1406 N Meridian RdGood Burger joint
Our favorite sushi restaurant. Lunch specials are cheaper than picking up Sushi @ Publix. Tuesday night they have great specials.
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Sakura Japanese Sushi & Grill
1318 N Monroe StOur favorite sushi restaurant. Lunch specials are cheaper than picking up Sushi @ Publix. Tuesday night they have great specials.
Gaines Street Pies
603 W Gaines StMust have dessert: Cheesecake Calzone
Cypress Restaurant
320 E Tennessee StBrunch & Happy Hour
Italian. Expensive College town restaurant, loud busy atmosphere, they claim to be Tallahassee's only authentic Italian restaurant, but don't serve fresh pasta (aside from dumplings).
Moda Italian Restaurant & Lounge
815 W Madison StItalian. Expensive College town restaurant, loud busy atmosphere, they claim to be Tallahassee's only authentic Italian restaurant, but don't serve fresh pasta (aside from dumplings).
This may or may not be better than Midtown Caboose burgers... it's debatable in our family. This restaurant is owned by the owners of Cypress - they know what they're doing.
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Vertigo Burgers and Fries
1395 E Lafayette StThis may or may not be better than Midtown Caboose burgers... it's debatable in our family. This restaurant is owned by the owners of Cypress - they know what they're doing.
This is a huge restaurant, with a crowd pleasing menu. Has a big bar too, seems to be a popular happy hour destination.
Apalachee Parkway
Apalachee ParkwayThis is a huge restaurant, with a crowd pleasing menu. Has a big bar too, seems to be a popular happy hour destination.
This is right around the corner. I've been there with co-workers for lunch. It's a buffet style place, with electrical cords going across the floor, and low ceilings. Not my kind of place.
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Bamboo House Restaurant
112 E 6th AveThis is right around the corner. I've been there with co-workers for lunch. It's a buffet style place, with electrical cords going across the floor, and low ceilings. Not my kind of place.
Lunch only, not 'fast' food, there is a bit of a wait sometimes. Coral's friend, Laura, owns this and runs it with her family. I like it, and not just b/c of Laura :-)
Captain Pete's House of Gyros
1184B Capital Cir NELunch only, not 'fast' food, there is a bit of a wait sometimes. Coral's friend, Laura, owns this and runs it with her family. I like it, and not just b/c of Laura :-)
Best Patisserie in town... some say Au Peche Mignon is the best... but this is REALLY good.
Treva's Pastries & Fine Foods
2766 Capital Cir NEBest Patisserie in town... some say Au Peche Mignon is the best... but this is REALLY good.
Coffee & Wifi. Closed Sunday :-|
Try the Honey Lavender Latté!
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RedEye Coffee - Midtown
1122 Thomasville RdCoffee & Wifi. Closed Sunday :-|
Try the Honey Lavender Latté!
In midtown next to Red Eye coffee and Fire Betty's.
Taco Republik is VERY VERY good!
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Taco Republik
1122-8 Thomasville RdIn midtown next to Red Eye coffee and Fire Betty's.
Taco Republik is VERY VERY good!
If you are in Thomasville, walk up and down Broad Street. Eat at Sweet Grass Dairy - try the green hill cheese - it's my FAVORITE. You can also buy it locally at New Leaf Market & Bay Leaf Market.
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Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop
123 S Broad StIf you are in Thomasville, walk up and down Broad Street. Eat at Sweet Grass Dairy - try the green hill cheese - it's my FAVORITE. You can also buy it locally at New Leaf Market & Bay Leaf Market.
Clusters & Hops
1866 N Monroe StWine!
The Crum Box Gastgarden
653 Railroad Sq5 stars on Yelp - Haven't been yet, want to try it out.
Sports Bar, lots of massive TVs. Big Wings, excellent onion rings, $3 tall beer (Happy Hour), Try the Ginger Margarita.
Buffalo Wild Wings
392 S Magnolia DrSports Bar, lots of massive TVs. Big Wings, excellent onion rings, $3 tall beer (Happy Hour), Try the Ginger Margarita.
We've only had sushi here, I think they have a variety of choices.
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Jasmine Cafe & Lounge
109 E College AveWe've only had sushi here, I think they have a variety of choices.
Masa
1650 N Monroe StHappy Hour on the weekends, great food, great cocktails.
Essentials
Nice selection of wine, favorite Publix in town. International Food aisle has hobnobs, marmite, english choccy, ribena, PG tips, etc.
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Publix Super Market at Lake Ella Plaza
1700 N Monroe StNice selection of wine, favorite Publix in town. International Food aisle has hobnobs, marmite, english choccy, ribena, PG tips, etc.
Trader Joe's
3425 Thomasville RdNatural Foods on the Northeast side.
Cost Plus World Market
1480 Apalachee PkwyWine, English Food, Home Decor...
Best price on gasoline in town (membership required).
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Costco Wholesale
4067 Lagniappe WayBest price on gasoline in town (membership required).
Drinks & Nightlife
Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub
1122 Thomasville RdPub. Soccer/football matches on TV.
Smokey, teeny dive bar.
Your midtown guide: http://iheartmidtown.com
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The Leon Pub
215 E 6th AveSmokey, teeny dive bar.
Your midtown guide: http://iheartmidtown.com
Roof top pool bar overlooking Doak Campbell Stadium. The pool is located on top of Madison Social (restaurant) & next to Urban Outfitters.
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Recess at CollegeTown
705 S Woodward AveRoof top pool bar overlooking Doak Campbell Stadium. The pool is located on top of Madison Social (restaurant) & next to Urban Outfitters.
Krewe de Gras
1304 N Monroe StYour midtown guide: http://iheartmidtown.com
Divey biker bar on the Newport River. Stop here on your way back from the St. Mark's Lighthouse - get a taste of local life & have some oysters!
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Ouzts' Too Oyster Bar and Grill
7968 Coastal HwyDivey biker bar on the Newport River. Stop here on your way back from the St. Mark's Lighthouse - get a taste of local life & have some oysters!
A bar w/ a balcony overlooking downtown (N. Monroe). Entrance is through the hotel Duval. Nicely done, expensive drinks, and where Tallahassee people go when they are trying to be 'fancy' - meh.
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Level 8 Lounge
415 N Monroe StA bar w/ a balcony overlooking downtown (N. Monroe). Entrance is through the hotel Duval. Nicely done, expensive drinks, and where Tallahassee people go when they are trying to be 'fancy' - meh.
Fermentation Lounge
416 St Francis StBeer!
Grasslands Brewing Co.
603 W Gaines StBeer!
Local Brewery, great outdoor area with activities. Dog friendly, family friendly. Next to a playground and inside Railroad Square Art Park. Must visit!
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Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StLocal Brewery, great outdoor area with activities. Dog friendly, family friendly. Next to a playground and inside Railroad Square Art Park. Must visit!
Liberty Bar and Restaurant
1307 N Monroe StPopular bar.
Shopping
Cute Clothes
http://www.visittallahassee.com/explore/shopping/
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Diva's & Devil's HOUSE of STYLE
1300 N Monroe StCute Clothes
http://www.visittallahassee.com/explore/shopping/
Located in "College Town". Coffee, stuff, clothes.
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Urban Outfitters
717 S Woodward AveLocated in "College Town". Coffee, stuff, clothes.
Check out College town near the Stadium, couple of restaurants & shopping.
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College Town
Check out College town near the Stadium, couple of restaurants & shopping.
Retrofit Records
439 W Gaines StOur local record shop. #shoplocal http://www.visittallahassee.com/explore/shopping/
Avant-Garb
West Gaines StreetVintage Clothes. #shoplocal http://www.visittallahassee.com/explore/shopping/
Everything Else
Florida State University
600 W College AveGo Noles!
Florida A&M University
1601 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGo Rattlers!
The second location of Gaines Street Pies. Original pizza recipes. I'm not sure if they have the Cheesecake Calzone at this location - It's enough to share and a MUST.
Your midtown guide: http:/
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Midtown Pies
104 Thomasville RdThe second location of Gaines Street Pies. Original pizza recipes. I'm not sure if they have the Cheesecake Calzone at this location - It's enough to share and a MUST.
Your midtown guide: http:/
Tallahassee Police Department
234 E 7th AveRight around the corner from your apartment (FYI).
'TMH' Hospital is nearby. Head east on 6th Ave, the road dead-ends at the Hospital.
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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
1300 Miccosukee Rd'TMH' Hospital is nearby. Head east on 6th Ave, the road dead-ends at the Hospital.
http://www.bodypiercingbybink.com
Coral's sister, Zarah, is a piercer and runs the shop. If she's there insist on an Airbnb discount, tell her Coral said to ask.
Body Piercing by Bink
322 McDaniel Streethttp://www.bodypiercingbybink.com
Coral's sister, Zarah, is a piercer and runs the shop. If she's there insist on an Airbnb discount, tell her Coral said to ask.
1231 N Bronough St. This property and several other investment properties are for sale. Please let us know if you are interested. https://rosebud.postlets.com
1231 N Bronough St
1231 North Bronough Street1231 N Bronough St. This property and several other investment properties are for sale. Please let us know if you are interested. https://rosebud.postlets.com
Sightseeing
Take the Elevator to the top floor and have a 360 view of Tallahassee.
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Florida State Capitol
400 S Monroe StTake the Elevator to the top floor and have a 360 view of Tallahassee.
My favorite "private" public beach. NOBODY goes here. Everyone heads out to St. George Island. This is closer and pristine. https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Bald-Point
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I-Bald Point State Park
146 Box Cut RdMy favorite "private" public beach. NOBODY goes here. Everyone heads out to St. George Island. This is closer and pristine. https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Bald-Point
The closest beach to Tallahassee, but not very nice. Go 30 minutes (west) further to Bald Point State Park! http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/lighthouse.html
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Shell Point Beach
117 Beaty Taff DrThe closest beach to Tallahassee, but not very nice. Go 30 minutes (west) further to Bald Point State Park! http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/lighthouse.html
Many events year round, butterflies, alligators, lighthouse, hiking, coastal hiking.
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I-Lighthouse kaSt. Mark
Many events year round, butterflies, alligators, lighthouse, hiking, coastal hiking.
Boat Rentals for cruising the St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers http://shellislandfishcamp.com
Shell Island Fish Camp
440 Shell Island RdBoat Rentals for cruising the St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers http://shellislandfishcamp.com
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest powered magnet lab in the world.
https://nationalmaglab.org
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
1800 E Paul Dirac DrThe National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest powered magnet lab in the world.
https://nationalmaglab.org
Florida Caverns State Park
3345 Caverns RdCave Tours
Primitive Camping, Hiking, Looks like Kentucky/Tennessee - very unique area of Florida.
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Torreya State Park
2576 NW Torreya Park RdPrimitive Camping, Hiking, Looks like Kentucky/Tennessee - very unique area of Florida.
Sidewalk all the way around the "lake". Grab a coffee and have a walk.
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Ipharki yaseLake Ella
South Lake Ella DriveSidewalk all the way around the "lake". Grab a coffee and have a walk.
West Gaines Street
West Gaines Streethttp://talgov.com/gaines/gainesstreet.aspx
Entertainment & Activities
Glass Bottom boat rides, hiking, swimming in COLD springs.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Wakulla-Springs
http://www.wakullaspringslodge.com
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Wakulla Springs State Park
465 Wakulla Park DrGlass Bottom boat rides, hiking, swimming in COLD springs.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Wakulla-Springs
http://www.wakullaspringslodge.com
TEMPORARILY CLOSED THRU JULY 2015
http://museumoffloridahistory.com; They have a Masdadon skeleton recovered from Wakulla Springs (Wakulla Springs is 30 mins south of Tallahassee).
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Museum of Florida History
500 S Bronough StTEMPORARILY CLOSED THRU JULY 2015
http://museumoffloridahistory.com; They have a Masdadon skeleton recovered from Wakulla Springs (Wakulla Springs is 30 mins south of Tallahassee).
Zip lining, native animals exhibits, visiting animal exhibit, farm animals, playground, cafe, gift shop, historical buildings, hiking.
http://tallahasseemuseum.org
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I-Museum yase-Tallahassee
3945 Museum RdZip lining, native animals exhibits, visiting animal exhibit, farm animals, playground, cafe, gift shop, historical buildings, hiking.
http://tallahasseemuseum.org
Tallahassee's "Central Park". http://discovercascades.com. Water fountain play area for kids, playground for kids, and ampitheatre.
Amphitheatre events: http://www.capitalcityamphitheater.com
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Cascades Park
Tallahassee's "Central Park". http://discovercascades.com. Water fountain play area for kids, playground for kids, and ampitheatre.
Amphitheatre events: http://www.capitalcityamphitheater.com
Old Fashioned Ice-Cream Parlour/Soda Fountain. Toys and Soda Jerks.
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Lofty Pursuits
1355 Market StOld Fashioned Ice-Cream Parlour/Soda Fountain. Toys and Soda Jerks.
Big Easy Snowballs
1621 N Monroe StIce cream/Shaved ice - at Lake Ella
Great Park/Playground! Has sand volley-ball courts, baseball diamond, basketball court, a creek, nature trail, big shaded playground, & bathrooms. Near the Governor's Square Mall.
Optimist Park
Great Park/Playground! Has sand volley-ball courts, baseball diamond, basketball court, a creek, nature trail, big shaded playground, & bathrooms. Near the Governor's Square Mall.
AJ Henry Park (Parking Lot)
A J Henry Park DriveGreat playground with a lake and boardwalks.