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Your Guide to the Ultimate FSU Seminole Experience
As home to Florida State University, Tallahassee welcomes thousands of FSU students each year, including those visiting and those who choose to make the Capital City home for their college career and beyond. With so much to see and do on campus, here is a roundup of “must-dos” while visiting, including that perfect spot for your best selfie both on and off campus. WHERE TO STAY Located in CollegeTown, Hotel Indigo is steps away from Doak Campbell Stadium and within easy walking distance to FSU’s campus. ON CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Don’t miss the excitement of live college sports by attending a game in person. Revel in a rich Seminole tradition by attending one of the many sporting events on campus – both team and intercollegiate. Whether taking in a football game at Doak Campbell Stadium in the fall or a softball game in the spring, there’s always a sporting occasion to don your garnet and gold from head to toe. Browse the works of art on display at FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts. Found in the School of Visual Arts, the museum is known for its history of exciting exhibitions, from lush paintings and dynamic sculptures to challenging installations and provocative photography. Pop into the lobby of the world-renowned FSU College of Motion Picture Arts Film School for a glimpse into the world of making movies. Located at Doak Campbell Stadium, the Film School lobby posters will astonish even the most cultured film buff. The walls are adorned with movie posters from some of the award-winning works of film school alumni like Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning picture “Moonlight.” In spring, it’s hard to pass the Wescott Building and Fountain without seeing someone tossing their graduation cap or popping a bottle of champagne while posing for their senior picture. Likely the most iconic building on campus, the Westcott Building houses the offices of the president and vice presidents, as well as Ruby Diamond Auditorium, the largest auditorium on campus. The fountain in front of Westcott is a symbol of FSU’s proud heritage and pays homage to FSU graduates. The iconic spot is one of the most photographed on campus and the perfect spot to take that “selfie” for Instagram. See a movie at the budget-friendly FSU Student Life Cinema. Located in the Askew Student Life Center, the theater is one of the nation’s leading campus movie theaters; a great place to enjoy a movie and budget-friendly movie theater popcorn and snacks. Features include current blockbusters, documentaries, independent, foreign, and restored cinema classics. Movies are selected by an all-student committee and are FREE to students with a valid FSU ID. OFF CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Dine, Shop, and Play in CollegeTown. Situated just steps from Doak Campbell Stadium, CollegeTown is the heart of game days and offers dining, shopping, entertainment, and year-round festivities for students, locals, visitors, and alumni alike. No visit to FSU is complete without a meal at CollegeTown favorite, Madison Social, known as MadSo to locals. The popular spot serves pub fare with a twist and is best known for its BLT Dip and signature cocktails. Another foodie hot spot includes Gordo’s for authentic Cuban cuisine found on West Pensacola St. and Gaines Street Pies for superhero-worthy pizza. Experience Tallahassee’s natural beauty and history at the Tallahassee Museum. Set amidst 52 acres of breathtaking Florida flora and fauna and just five miles southwest of FSU’s campus, the Museum’s living and historic exhibits, native wildlife, nature trails, and zip line and aerial adventure courses are enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Options for happy hour abound in Tallahassee. Craft Beer Lovers make their way to Proof Brewing, Co., Tallahassee’s largest brewery, where guests enjoy a modern yet intimate tasting room, expansive lawn, covered patio, award-winning craft beer, and on-site restaurant called the Brew Pub. History buffs will enjoy browsing the menu at Bar 1903. Located downtown in the historic Walker Library, the cocktail menu spans 160 years of historic drinks. Those interested in cocktails with a view can delight in the colorful city landscape from one of Tallahassee’s three rooftop bars, Charlie Park at Cascades Park, downtown at Eve on Adams, or at Level 8 at the Hotel Duval. Take in the sights and sounds of Cascades Park. This 24-acre downtown park includes Florida’s Prime Meridian marker, the Adderley Amphitheater, multi-use trails, an interactive water fountain, a Discovery playscape, numerous historical markers, and spirit houses that are a commemoration to Smokey Hollow, an area that was once a thriving black community. Grab a picnic lunch to go from the Power Plant Cafe or dine al fresco on the patio overlooking the park at the Edison. Explore Tallahassee’s Parks and Trails. The Capital City lies in one of the most biologically diverse regions in the U.S. and is home to more than 700 miles of varying trails — aptly lending the nickname “Trailahassee” – with abundant biking, hiking, paddling, equestrian, and running trails. Whether by land or water, breathtaking landscapes, amazing wildlife, and recreational activities abound for outdoor enthusiasts, explorers, trailblazers, and adventurers of all types. Spend a day out on the bike trails with one of Tallahassee’s local bike shops that provide rental bikes and guided trail rides. Kayak along Tallahassee’s water trails with Harry Smith Outdoors, offering half-day, full-day, or multi-day eco-tours that are great fun for the whole family. On your way in or out of town, enjoy the natural beauty of Canopy Road Drives, the scenic byways that define the Tallahassee area. These nine official signature canopy roads offer more than 78 miles of intriguing shaded drives and are a relaxing way to see the city. Limbs of huge moss-draped live oaks, sweet gums, hickory trees, and pines provide a towering, cooling canopy over roads that were once paths traveled by native tribes. TALLAHASSEE GUIDED TOURS Guided tours are a great way to relax and learn your way around the Capital City as told through the eyes of one of Tallahassee’s local experts. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you learn about the history, sites, and people that make Tallahassee a Southern Living Top 10 City of the South. There’s no friendlier, more intimate way to see Tallahassee than from the seat of a Capital City Pedicab. Roll up and down the famed “seven hills” of Tallahassee, traversing the downtown, Gaines Street, the city’s universities, historic sites, and much more. All Aboard Capital City Tours provides a narrated sightseeing tour on an electric golf cart named Wilma, an SUV, or, for groups, on Stella, a fancy trolley.
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College Town · Tallahassee · United States
Hotel Indigo Tallahassee - Collegetown, an IHG Hotel
Live like a Seminole while staying steps away from Florida State University's Doak Campbell Stadium at Hotel Indigo Tallahassee. The seven-story boutique hotel is just three minutes from FSU's campus and a short drive from the state Capitol buildings. Decorated to reflect Tallahassee's fascinating history as a railroad town with rail map motifs on the walls and rugs, the 143 guest rooms and suites are welcoming to pets and include access to our 24-hour fitness center full of state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. Dine in Hotel Indigo's full-service restaurant that features dishes made from local ingredients and front-row views of FSU's intramural fields. Hotel Indigo also overlooks Gaines Street, the city's music, food, art, and fashion scene that will beckon you out for a day of fun.
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Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
MoFA has a history of exciting exhibitions—from lush painting to dynamic sculpture, from challenging installations to provocative photography.
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Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts
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Westcott Fountain
The James D. Westcott Building is a historic building on the campus of The Florida State University. The Wescott Plaza and Fountain is a popular spot for Senior Portraits.
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Student Life Cinema
One of the nation’s leading campus movie programs, featuring everything from recent blockbuster movies to documentaries, independent, foreign films and restored cinema classics. Movies are selected by an all-student committee.
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CollegeTown · Tallahassee · United States
Madison Social
Madison Social on the edge of FSU campus delivers classic pub fare with a twist. On weekends, the menu highlights gourmet brunch items, Blood Marys, mimosas and sangria. Patrons from Seminole fans to happy-hour professionals rave about the hand-crafted cocktails and beer cocktails.
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Northside · Tallahassee · United States
Gordos Northside
Authentic Cuban cuisine, including the Media Noche, a sandwich named one of the best nine in Tallahassee, and the Gordo Smash, Gordos signature rum punch.
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College Town · Tallahassee · United States
Gaines Street Pies
The founders of Gaines Street Pies insist on fresh ingredients, homemade meatballs, real sliced bacon and the best of the rest. Their pizzas were such a hit, they added restaurants in Midtown and Market District. The menu also features calzone, sandwiches, salads, wraps, desserts and beer.
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Lake Bradford/Cascade Lake · Tallahassee · United States
Tallahassee Museum
Catherine Murat, born a Virginian, moved to Florida with her parents where she met and married a Frenchman, Achille Murat. Related to George Washington by birth, she became a French princess by marriage. She lived at Bellevue from 1854 to 1867. In 1860, twenty-five enslaved descendants of Africans lived at Bellevue. They worked in the cotton fields, provided skilled labor, and tended to the cooking, among them members of the Hughes and Lee families. Explore these contrasting plantation communities at Bellevue’s house, kitchen, and slave cabin.
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South Monroe · Tallahassee · United States
Proof Brewing Company
Proof Brewing Co. is Tallahassee's largest brewery. After opening its doors in 2012, Proof is one of the citys most beloved local watering holes where guests can enjoy a modern yet intimate tasting room, expansive lawn, covered patio, private events room, and award-winning craft beer. The recently added on-site Brewpub showcases an innovative Southern cuisine menu featuring shareable pub favorites with fresh, locally sourced items. Proof offers a wide variety of bold and flavorful beers in year-round and seasonal packaged cans at the Brewpub and Tallahassee retailers. Follow us @proofbrewingco
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Downtown · Tallahassee · United States
Bar 1903
Located in the historic Walker Library, Bar 1903 honors the history of mixology while pushing the boundaries of the cocktail experience. Juxtaposed by modern downtown surroundings, the 100+ year history of the building shines. Featuring a cocktail menu spanning 160 years, an extensive spirits list, and small plate fare centered around our own urban farm, Bar 1903 brings the finer things to all walks of life.
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Cascades Park · Tallahassee · United States
Charlie Park
Refined but comfortable, Charlie Park features several indoor lounge areas and a stunning terrace offering dramatic views of Cascades Park. Delivering sophisticated cocktails, expertly curated wines and spirits and a shareable small-plates menu.
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Downtown · Tallahassee · United States
Eve on Adams
17th-floor rooftop lounge above the DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee offering some of the best views the Tallahassee skyline.
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Governor's Walk · Tallahassee · United States
Level 8 Lounge
Hotel Duval’s sophisticated rooftop lounge features panoramic views of downtown Tallahassee. L8 has daily Happy Hour 4-7 p.m., Margarita Mondays, Tuesday WineTime, Little Black Dress Wednesdays, Thursdate Night, Sky High Cigar Club and VIP bottle service. Plus live music several nights a week, and a new tapas menu Tuesday through Saturday.
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Downtown · Tallahassee · United States
Cascades Park
Named after the acclaimed jazz musicians and brothers Julian Cannonball and Nathaniel Nat Adderley, the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park is designed as the centerpiece of downtown of the park. The outdoor amphitheater takes advantage of the areas idyllic weather where attendees are treated to a spectacular venue under starlit skies. The venue is host to a variety of artists and countless music lovers eager to hear them.
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Cascades Park · Tallahassee · United States
The Edison - Restaurant Tallahassee
The Edisons Florida regional cuisine showcases the best of our great state and brings a world of flavor to Tallahassee. Our chef's will prepare from scratch daily our simple, fresh menu featuring diverse inspiration and local flare. Breakfast, brunch, dinner, or lunch. We will illuminate your senses. Our story is simple. After living in the city for over 22 years collectively, we noticed a major void in Tallahassees dining industry and knew it needed to be filled. Our beautifully restored building at the heart of our State Capital is a representation of our love of Florida and Tallahassee. On the menu you will find local, fresh from Florida products and classic items with preparations from all parts of our great state that offer something that Tallahassee has never experienced before. Paired with the picturesque backdrop of Cascades Park, there is no restaurant in town that offers a more unique dining experience. It is our pleasure to show and share all of the great bounty that Florida, Tallahassee and Cascades Park has given us. It is our mission to showcase the best of Florida. Enjoy!
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All Saints · Tallahassee · United States
Harry Smith Outdoors
Harry Smith Outdoors provides a safe and enjoyable way to experience north Florida's most vaulable asset: water! Join me as we kayak along spring-fed rivers, cypress swamps, freshwater lakes and coastal marshes. Half day, full day and multi-day eco-tours and fishing trips are available. Great fun for the whole family!
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6 Tallahassee Restaurants Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
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Are you looking for fun things to do in Tallahassee, FL? Guy Fieri loves bold flavors and hidden gems. His search for the best took him to Florida’s Capital City. These six Tallahassee restaurants are a must-visit. As shown on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives TV show. You can find Southern comfort food and dishes from around the world. Now it’s your turn to experience the flavors that caught Food Network’s attention.
10 Things To Do In Tallahassee With Kids
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Although Tallahassee, Florida, is known as a university town, we discovered there are plenty of fun, family-friendly things to do. Here are our favorites: