Tallahassee, Florida is known as the home of Florida State University and the state capital. But the city also has incredible shopping, especially in the Railroad Square Arts District.
Where to Shop
The Other Side Vintage– This Railroad Square shop is a haven for vintage clothing lovers, representing the last 50 or so years of fashion, along with furniture and knickknacks.
Retrofit Records– Located nearby, come here for new and used records across all genres.
Midtown Reader– It’s easy to get lost in the stacks of this upstairs bookstore.
Where to Eat
Jeri’s Midtown Cafe– This popular restaurant offers weekend brunch and daily lunch like pressed sandwiches, soups, and salads. Be sure to try the pimento cheese and the gouda grits with apple butter.
Power Plant Cafe– Located in the 1920s power plant, this restaurant has breakfast sandwiches, flatbreads, and lunch wraps. The sister restaurant, The Edison, is next door and open for dinner.
Shell Oyster Bar– The old school restaurant in an unassuming part of Tallahassee has fresh seafood including oysters on the half shell and fried shrimp. You can even BYOB! It’s also cash-only.
Il Lusso– Easily one of the top restaurants in Tallahassee, the restaurant has steaks, seafood, and Italian dishes. It’s located steps from the Florida Capitol and has an extensive wine list.
Where to Drink
Bar 1903– Located in a historic library, the cozy cocktail bar boasts a cocktail menu spanning over 160 years with classics and house-made recipes. There are also small plates and bites.
Charlie Park– Set on the rooftop of the AC Hotel, the stylish cocktail bar has food and desserts as well as an incredible cocktail menu. The signature drink is the The Charlie, made with Empress Gin and lavender syrup.
Breweries– Tallahassee has become an unlikely city for craft beer, home to breweries like DEEP Brewing, Ology Brewing, and Proof Brewing. All have tasting rooms you can visit.
Where to Stay
AC Hotel by Marriott Tallahassee– This hotel has over 150 modern rooms with coffee makers and fridges, along with an in-house restaurant with breakfast, a rooftop bar, and a fitness center.
Hotel Duval– The modern hotel near the state capital offers amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, a rooftop bar, and a fitness center. The hotel also has an Art Deco-inspired design.
What to See Nearby
Bike trails– Nicknamed “Trailahassee,” the city has over 700 miles of trails including a paved path that runs all the way to the coast and the Munson Hills Mountain Bike Trail.
Tallahassee Museum– The city’s museum is set on 52 acres and is equal parts zoo and park with trails, a zipline, an aerial adventure course, and Florida plant and animal life. There are also historic buildings from the early settlement of the city.
Maclay Gardens State Park– The property was originally built in 1923 as the winter home of Alfred B. and Louise Maclay. The sprawling acreage is now open to the public with picnic pavilions, a lake open to boating and swimming, and nature trails. It’s also popular with weddings.
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