Claire & Ian
Things To Do
Wakulla Springs
The sight of our wedding and reception is also one of the best fresh water springs in Florida. Anyone from the state will be quick to let you know that Wakulla Springs is a taste of the "real Florida". Take a boat ride to check out gators, snakes, anhinga birds, and sometimes manatees! You'll have to book the boat rides in advance.
Lofty Pursuits
Ice cream, board games, and house-made, old fashioned penny candy. A fun afternoon outing or a sweet end to a chill night. Definitely a Tallahassee treasure.
Tallahassee Museum
Where Santa keeps his reindeer during the off-season. Check out early Florida living, native North Florida wildlife, and test your limits at the treetops ropes course (additional cost).
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
The iconic (to Tallahassee) Ruby Diamond Concert Hall is a beautiful historic building on FSU's campus. Check out the website to see what live music or theatre shows are taking place. Whether it's a symphonic band or orchestra concert by FSU's top-ranked music school, tunes by world class musicians, or an opera- the art scene in Tallahassee has yet to disappoint.
Dorothy B. Oven Park
Looking to take in some holiday lights early? Dorothy B. Oven Park is a staple for Tallahassee natives to take in the lights every year. Working from August to late-November, the park staff work to make the park nothing less than extraordinary. During the day take a lovely stroll and look for some of a the best camellia flowers in the state- a delicate, southern flower that displays it's full beauty in the winter.
Cascades Park
Cascades park is great for a lowkey, outdoor afternoon. Great walking paths and playgrounds will help the whole fam work up an appetite for a nice lunch at The Edison.
Leon Sinks
If you're looking for great hiking, Tallahassee has that too! Leon Sinks is exactly what it sounds like- a sink hole. The hiking trails around the basin will allow you to see even more of beautiful North Florida.
Railroad Square
Railroad Square is a growing area near FSU, though you'll definitely see more than just college students hanging out there. The Tallahassee Rock Gym has become a popular hub for exercise and the locally owned restaurants and bars are a great place to hang out. Our recommendation is Gaines Street Pies, a pizza place connected to War Horse, a Whiskey bar.
Apalachicola
If you're willing to drive a bit- 1.5 hours from Tallahassee is Apalachicola. Known for oysters and classic, beach charm this tiny town is great for strolling, shopping, and eating. The urge will be strong- BUT DON'T GET A HERMIT CRAB.
St. George Island
If you make the drive to Apalachicola, you may as well hop across the bridge to one of the most beautiful beaches in the country- and that's not an exaggeration.
Alligator Point
If you're determined to take in a Florida beach without driving too far, check out Florida's forgotten coast. Yes, there are actually alligators.