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Tallahassee Vacations - Florida
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Tallahassee >>> 163 miles (262km) west of
Jacksonville, 191 miles (308km) east of Pensacola
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Tallahassee Florida
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Tallahassee, with a current population of
approximately 150 000, has
been the seat of state government since 1824. It's location is almost in
Georgia so there's plenty of Old South influence to be seen. The city boasts many restored
19th-century buildings and homes, including the majestic Old State
Capitol.
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A feature of the city
is the towering pines and oaks that frame the five official Canopy Roads
that are flanked by historic plantations, Native American settlement
sites, magnificent gardens, parks, lakes and streams.
The nearby
Apalachicola National Forest is a haven for visitors who appreciate
outdoor pursuits.
Tallahassee has a proud
record of preserving its history and many fine exhibits, historic homes
and landmarks are to be found throughout the city.
The nearby town of
Havana is renowned as Florida's antiques capital. |
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 Tallahassee is
home to the gridiron football teams of Florida State University and
Florida A&M University. In the fall football season, the city
becomes alive whenever the FSU team is playing at their home stadium.
During March to May, the tempo of the city also builds when the state's
politicians are in town for sessions of the state
legislature. Tallahassee
accommodation consists of brand name inns along the motorway
approaches to the city. The downtown area offers a range of brand
name hotels and inns with bed and breakfast lodgings and vacation
rentals.
Getting
There & Getting Around
Tallahassee
Regional Airport is 10 miles (16km) southwest of downtown and is
served by AirTran, Delta, Northwest and US
Airways. Amtrak's
transcontinental Sunset Limited stops in Tallahassee.
The city of Tallahassee
operates the TalTran
commuter bus service with routes throughout the city and university
campus. There is the usual
assortment of taxi cab companies operating throughout the area.
Tallahassee vacation highlights
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