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1. Tour the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Enjoy the Colors at the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hike in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

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4. Visit the Challenger Learning Center

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5. Tallahassee Automobile Museum

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6. Mission San Luis de Apalachee

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7. Florida Historic Capitol Museum

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8. Goodwood Museum and Gardens

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9. Lake Ella and Fred Drake Park

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10. St. Marks Lighthouse

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11. Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

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12. SouthWood Golf Club

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13. Museum of Florida History

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14. Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park

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15. Lake Talquin State Forest

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16. Cascades Park

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17. Railroad Square Art District

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18. The Grove Museum

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19. Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park

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20. Lichgate on High Road

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21. Letchworth Mounds State Park

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22. Proof Brewing Company

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Visit the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, take a step back in time at the historic Goodwood Museum and Gardens, have a romantic dinner, visit a nearby beach or listen to live music on your weekend getaway. If you are looking for outdoor activities, stroll through the manicure gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, see unique wildlife at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and play a round of golf at the Southwood Golf Club.

Tallahassee is 2 hr 30 min (164.6 miles via I-10 W) from Jacksonville.


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