Guidebook for Tallahassee
Food Scene
Masa
1650 N Monroe StClose by, a good walk... modern Asian food, sushi
Siam Sushi
North Monroe StreetAsian and sushi... within walking distance
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
2910 Kerry Forest PkwyClose by... variety of food
Bella Bella
123 E 5th AveItalian food
Five Guys
1872 Thomasville RdGood burgers and fries...
Canopy Road Cafe
1779 Apalachee PkwyClose by...a nice walk. Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Close by... within walking distance and lovely Lake Ella to sit or walk around and shops to enjoy.
48 locals recommend
Black Dog Cafe
229 Lake Ella DrClose by... within walking distance and lovely Lake Ella to sit or walk around and shops to enjoy.
Check out their live music and have a bite to eat or enjoy a drink. Within walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Fifth and Thomas
1122 Thomasville RdCheck out their live music and have a bite to eat or enjoy a drink. Within walking distance.
Good java.. close by. Community-minded coffee shop offers eco-minded products in support of global humanitarian efforts.
29 locals recommend
RedEye Coffee - Midtown
1122 Thomasville RdGood java.. close by. Community-minded coffee shop offers eco-minded products in support of global humanitarian efforts.
Table 23
1215 Thomasville RdClose by... Southern fare with a nice outdoor porch and patio with bar.
The Crepevine
1304 North Monroe StreetWonderful crepes, breakfast, brunch, lunch... within walking distance.
Kool Beanz Cafe
921 Thomasville RdEclectic food in a diner style atmosphere... close by.
Tifeo Italian Tavern
1307 North Monroe StreetWithin walking distance... and more nearby.
Sonic Drive-In
1510 N Monroe StClose-by, within walking distance... old-fashioned drive-in with weekly car drive-in.
Close by, within walking distance... old-fashioned drive-in with weekly car drive-in.
13 locals recommend
Whataburger
1101 Thomasville RdClose by, within walking distance... old-fashioned drive-in with weekly car drive-in.
Decent Pizza
1026 N Monroe StLocal pizzeria... a nice walk.
A nice 30 minute drive to the coast for some fresh seafood while you enjoy the sunshine or a nice sunset... live music.
17 locals recommend
Riverside Cafe
69 Riverside DrA nice 30 minute drive to the coast for some fresh seafood while you enjoy the sunshine or a nice sunset... live music.
Midtown Caboose
1406 N Meridian RdGood food and drinks... a nice walk.
Taco Republik
1122-8 Thomasville RdFusion tacos, Cuban, serving local micro-brewed Proof beer.
Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer... and close by!
18 locals recommend
Midtown Pies
104 Thomasville RdPizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer... and close by!
Good Mexican food, close by, good prices. Recommend the burrito, nachos, quesadilla. Tell Phillipe Rogelio sent you.
San Miguel Mexican Restaurant
200 W Tharpe StGood Mexican food, close by, good prices. Recommend the burrito, nachos, quesadilla. Tell Phillipe Rogelio sent you.
Paisley Cafe
1123 Thomasville RdDaytime cafe serving American fare... close by.
Zin & Sin
1225 N Monroe StClose by... dinner and dessert.
Bamboo House Restaurant
112 E 6th AveClose by... within walking distance.
Tallahassee-based roastery with hot and cold brew and free wifi, open til 6pm.
66 locals recommend
Lucky Goat Coffee
668 Capital Cir NETallahassee-based roastery with hot and cold brew and free wifi, open til 6pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parlay Sports Bar and Grill
1216 North Monroe StreetSports bar within walking distance.
Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub
1122 Thomasville RdIrish pub with a lovely bar. Within walking distance.
Food, drinks, music, what more do you need? Lunch, brunch, evening menu, snacks, see their calendar of events for more. http://www.libertytlh.com/?gallery=calendar-of-events
53 locals recommend
Liberty Bar and Restaurant
1307 N Monroe StFood, drinks, music, what more do you need? Lunch, brunch, evening menu, snacks, see their calendar of events for more. http://www.libertytlh.com/?gallery=calendar-of-events
Cool local place to hang out, listen to music, enjoy some food and drinks.
26 locals recommend
Waterworks
1133 Thomasville RdCool local place to hang out, listen to music, enjoy some food and drinks.
All kinds of events and fundraisers... come listen to local bands or get dance lessons. Reasonable drink prices. Something happening many nights of the week. Black Dog is in same building... enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea and a snack. Within reasonable walk.
American Legion
229 Lake Ella DrAll kinds of events and fundraisers... come listen to local bands or get dance lessons. Reasonable drink prices. Something happening many nights of the week. Black Dog is in same building... enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea and a snack. Within reasonable walk.
If you want to smoke, play pool, and enjoy a drink this is your place. Extensive selection of beer. Within walking distance.
12 locals recommend
The Leon Pub
215 E 6th AveIf you want to smoke, play pool, and enjoy a drink this is your place. Extensive selection of beer. Within walking distance.
The Brass Tap
1321 Thomasville RdSports bar... outdoor porch. Hang out and enjoy the fine weather.
Enjoy drinks, apps overlooking midtown from this second floor loft with lovely outdoor porch/balcony. Close by... a nice walk.
30 locals recommend
The Wine Loft
1240 Thomasville RdEnjoy drinks, apps overlooking midtown from this second floor loft with lovely outdoor porch/balcony. Close by... a nice walk.
Watch games, play trivia in a Mardi Gras atmosphere... within walking distance.
7 locals recommend
Krewe de Gras
1304 N Monroe StWatch games, play trivia in a Mardi Gras atmosphere... within walking distance.
Fuma Cigar Social
1307 N Monroe StRelaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy a good smoke.
Hang out, enjoy locally-brewed draft beer. Play table tennis, bocce ball, corn hole; occassional live music and food truck(s)
94 locals recommend
Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StHang out, enjoy locally-brewed draft beer. Play table tennis, bocce ball, corn hole; occassional live music and food truck(s)
Arts & Culture
Outdoor museum... see local wildlife, guest animals, fund for kids. Special events and activities including live music.
118 locals recommend
Tallahassee Museum
3945 Museum RdOutdoor museum... see local wildlife, guest animals, fund for kids. Special events and activities including live music.
The Tallahassee Ballet
2910 N Monroe StCheck out their schedule of events.
LeMoyne Arts
125 N Gadsden StArt exhibits and education. lemoyne.org
Shopping, food, coffee, locally brewed beer, music, great first Friday's with food trucks, music, shops open late.
89 locals recommend
Railroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareShopping, food, coffee, locally brewed beer, music, great first Friday's with food trucks, music, shops open late.
Learn about African-American history and specifically John G. Riley, an educator and civic leader, and the Smoky Hollow community. Enjoy dance, and other performances and exhibits, including Highwaymen, Funky Turns 40. Kids programs/camps, re-enactment of U.S. Colored Troops, The house was constructed circa 1890s.
8 locals recommend
John G. Riley House & Museum
419 E Jefferson StLearn about African-American history and specifically John G. Riley, an educator and civic leader, and the Smoky Hollow community. Enjoy dance, and other performances and exhibits, including Highwaymen, Funky Turns 40. Kids programs/camps, re-enactment of U.S. Colored Troops, The house was constructed circa 1890s.
See how a local family lived in the late 1800s through the mid-1900s and learn more about Luella and William Knott, the poet and the politician. See what's going on... could be street music, movies, summer reading, cultural events, and programs. Holiday events and celebrations.
10 locals recommend
Knott House Museum
301 E Park AveSee how a local family lived in the late 1800s through the mid-1900s and learn more about Luella and William Knott, the poet and the politician. See what's going on... could be street music, movies, summer reading, cultural events, and programs. Holiday events and celebrations.
Learn more about Florida history and our pre-history. Exhibits have included quilts, Civil War flags, Seminole basketry, military memorabilia, Florida movie posters and automobile racing, citrus and cigar box labels, and governors' portraits. See website for more info: http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/
75 locals recommend
Museum of Florida History
500 S Bronough StLearn more about Florida history and our pre-history. Exhibits have included quilts, Civil War flags, Seminole basketry, military memorabilia, Florida movie posters and automobile racing, citrus and cigar box labels, and governors' portraits. See website for more info: http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/
Everything Else
Unique local shops, snacks, ice cream, bike shop, walk around the lake or sit and enjoy the day. Visit Black Dog for a cup of java and snack, listen to live music at the American Legion Hall. Within walking distance. Weekly farmers market (Wed), food truck-music (Thurs), and Sunday brunch with music... much more.
64 locals recommend
Lake Ella Park
South Lake Ella DriveUnique local shops, snacks, ice cream, bike shop, walk around the lake or sit and enjoy the day. Visit Black Dog for a cup of java and snack, listen to live music at the American Legion Hall. Within walking distance. Weekly farmers market (Wed), food truck-music (Thurs), and Sunday brunch with music... much more.
Sightseeing
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
400 S Monroe StLearn more about our capitol.
St. Mark's Lighthouse
Lovely drive to the coast to see our lighthouse.
Bike, walk, skate and enjoy the great outdoors on this recently renovated, converted rails-to-trails paved path to St. Marks. Round trip is about 36 miles. Enjoy stops at local parks or on benches, restrooms available en route. Have a meal in St. Marks or enjoy a picnic before you return.
Saint Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
Saint Marks Historic Railroad State TrailBike, walk, skate and enjoy the great outdoors on this recently renovated, converted rails-to-trails paved path to St. Marks. Round trip is about 36 miles. Enjoy stops at local parks or on benches, restrooms available en route. Have a meal in St. Marks or enjoy a picnic before you return.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the pristine beaches that are within a nice drive and enjoy all they have to offer along with the beach communities. Have some seafood or shop along the way. Makes a great day trip! Lovely year round.
39 locals recommend
St. George Island State Park
1900 E Gulf Beach DrEnjoy the pristine beaches that are within a nice drive and enjoy all they have to offer along with the beach communities. Have some seafood or shop along the way. Makes a great day trip! Lovely year round.
Movies filmed there, beautiful springs with swimming and glass-bottom boat rides, events in park and historic lodge, restaurant, hiking, etc. Help support our parks and enjoy a wonderful time spent in the great outdoors only a short drive away.
89 locals recommend
Wakulla Springs State Park
465 Wakulla Park DrMovies filmed there, beautiful springs with swimming and glass-bottom boat rides, events in park and historic lodge, restaurant, hiking, etc. Help support our parks and enjoy a wonderful time spent in the great outdoors only a short drive away.
Rich opportunity to get familiar with the outdoors and go for a nice hike in nature.
16 locals recommend
Leon Sinks Geological Area
6605 Wildflower RdRich opportunity to get familiar with the outdoors and go for a nice hike in nature.
Enjoy a 1,176-acre Florida State Park, botanical garden and historic site, family home with beautiful landscaped gardens. Special events, hiking and biking trails, canoeing. https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Maclay-Gardens
102 locals recommend
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville RdEnjoy a 1,176-acre Florida State Park, botanical garden and historic site, family home with beautiful landscaped gardens. Special events, hiking and biking trails, canoeing. https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Maclay-Gardens
A Spanish Franciscan mission built in 1633 and contains materials from the early settlement and capital of La Florida from 1656 to 1704. www.missionsanluis.org
44 locals recommend
Mission San Luis
2100 W Tennessee StA Spanish Franciscan mission built in 1633 and contains materials from the early settlement and capital of La Florida from 1656 to 1704. www.missionsanluis.org
Florida
Shopping
The Centre of Tallahassee
2415 N Monroe StClose by, offers movies, music, shops, food.
Eclectic, trendy, vintage clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry and so much more! Just a few blocks away with restaurants, pubs, and other shops in walking distance.
6 locals recommend
Diva's & Devil's HOUSE of STYLE
1300 N Monroe StEclectic, trendy, vintage clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry and so much more! Just a few blocks away with restaurants, pubs, and other shops in walking distance.