The state capital of Florida, Tallahassee is home to a number of higher education institutions, including Florida State University, Florida A&M and Barry University, gaining the city a reputation for academia and learning. With a young community and a diverse range of popular attractions and amenities, Tallahassee continues to appeal to visitors to Florida.
The Tallahassee Museum is a popular attraction amongst families to Tallahassee, providing a fun, educational day out for all ages within easy access of the downtown area. With exhibits focusing on the culture and history of Tallahassee and the surrounding areas, the museum also houses a small zoo, with bears and bobcats amongst the animals on show. The Museum of Florida history is also located in Tallahassee, with exhibits year round on the history of the Tallahassee region.
Nearby Lake Talquin is also a popular attraction for visitors to Tallahassee, offering fishing, boating and water sports surrounded by recreational parkland areas.
