Guidebook for Tallahassee
Food Scene
Best burger in town, hands down.
Also, best bar in town!
28 locals recommend
Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
325 N Bronough StBest burger in town, hands down.
Also, best bar in town!
Seriously the best Chinese/Japanese food in town. Get the Samurai Chicken!
There is one a mile from my house, by publix, it's brand new so it's not loaded in Google's map system yet.
Roboto Tokyo Grill
1350 W Tennessee StSeriously the best Chinese/Japanese food in town. Get the Samurai Chicken!
There is one a mile from my house, by publix, it's brand new so it's not loaded in Google's map system yet.
Momo's Pizza - Tennessee Street
1416 W Tennessee StAwesome pizza joint.
Everything Else
Rated in top state parks in the nation! Tennis, racquetball, basketball, playgrounds, dog park, hiking trails, bike trails, bike tracks, electric racecar tracks, and one of the best disc golf courses.
65 locals recommend
Tom Brown Park
443-557 Easterwood DrRated in top state parks in the nation! Tennis, racquetball, basketball, playgrounds, dog park, hiking trails, bike trails, bike tracks, electric racecar tracks, and one of the best disc golf courses.
Shopping is Super close.
Also, this is where the Mr. Roboto's is located.
7 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Mahan Village Shopping Center
3122 Mahan DrShopping is Super close.
Also, this is where the Mr. Roboto's is located.
Walmart Supercenter
3535 Apalachee PkwyMore super close shopping centers.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
3122-9 Mahan DrRent or buy equipment for tom brown. 5 minutes away.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
1930 Thomasville RdHuge selection, many rare brews, and always great sales.
Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StGreat bar inside of RxR square!
A neat art walk. Also, on the first friday of every month, this place has lots of free live music, art exhibits, food trucks, lots of fun.
89 locals recommend
Railroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareA neat art walk. Also, on the first friday of every month, this place has lots of free live music, art exhibits, food trucks, lots of fun.
Fun little lake to walk around. On Thursday nights, there is live music and food trucks. I've never seen a boring band play there.
64 locals recommend
Lake Ella Park
South Lake Ella DriveFun little lake to walk around. On Thursday nights, there is live music and food trucks. I've never seen a boring band play there.
You can swim here, but there is also a really difficult disc golf course here. Try it out, then go for a swim.
Jack McLean Aquatics Center
700 Paul Russell RdYou can swim here, but there is also a really difficult disc golf course here. Try it out, then go for a swim.
Mostly only locals know about this tiny park. It has a massive Oak tree in the center with branches that dip down to the ground.
11 locals recommend
Lichgate on High Road
1401 High RdMostly only locals know about this tiny park. It has a massive Oak tree in the center with branches that dip down to the ground.
A river 20+/- mins away. Rent a canoe or kayak and check out the 3 caves within paddling distance. The water is crystal clear and you can snorkel or scuba the caves, or just jump from the rope swing.
13 locals recommend
Wacissa River Canoe & Kayak Rental
290 Wacissa Springs RdA river 20+/- mins away. Rent a canoe or kayak and check out the 3 caves within paddling distance. The water is crystal clear and you can snorkel or scuba the caves, or just jump from the rope swing.
A much bigger spring system, but it's a little further away, 30-40 minutes. A great place to swim, bike, or just BBQ.
65 locals recommend
Wakulla Springs
A much bigger spring system, but it's a little further away, 30-40 minutes. A great place to swim, bike, or just BBQ.
A beautiful park, 30 minutes away, you can go on some fun hikes, or go on a guided cave tour.
Marianna Recreation Department
3625 Caverns RdA beautiful park, 30 minutes away, you can go on some fun hikes, or go on a guided cave tour.
A true gem of this area. Torreya State Park has some of the best hiking/biking trails in the state, and it is home to the highest point in Florida. Primitive camping available, or rent a camper shell.
13 locals recommend
Torreya State Park
2576 NW Torreya Park RdA true gem of this area. Torreya State Park has some of the best hiking/biking trails in the state, and it is home to the highest point in Florida. Primitive camping available, or rent a camper shell.
Wonderful place to hike or picnic, beautiful botanical gardens.
102 locals recommend
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville RdWonderful place to hike or picnic, beautiful botanical gardens.
This place is also called Red Hills because they have horse trials here. Pretty neat place to hike; if you get tired, there are some hammocks and benches beautifully incorporated into some Oak trees.
9 locals recommend
Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
4000 North Meridian RoadThis place is also called Red Hills because they have horse trials here. Pretty neat place to hike; if you get tired, there are some hammocks and benches beautifully incorporated into some Oak trees.
Public transit system: it can take you almost anywhere.
From my house, you will begin on the Azalea Route. Here is a link to that route: http://www.talgov.com/starmetro/starmetro-routes-a.aspx
6 locals recommend
StarMetro
555 Appleyard DrPublic transit system: it can take you almost anywhere.
From my house, you will begin on the Azalea Route. Here is a link to that route: http://www.talgov.com/starmetro/starmetro-routes-a.aspx
Greyhound: Bus Station
112 W Tennessee StThis bus can get you everywhere else.
Red Coach has really low ticket prices, check them first. Students & veterans get discounts. Travel round trip to Jacksonville for $30, Tampa for $55, Cocoa Beach for $100, and Miami Beach for $120.
Red Coach USA
Red Coach has really low ticket prices, check them first. Students & veterans get discounts. Travel round trip to Jacksonville for $30, Tampa for $55, Cocoa Beach for $100, and Miami Beach for $120.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sidecar Gastrobar
1415 Timberlane RdGreat bar, kind of pricey, intimate dining.
Best beer selections on tap, kind of pricey, small "hole in the wall" kind of place.
21 locals recommend
Fermentation Lounge
416 St Francis StBest beer selections on tap, kind of pricey, small "hole in the wall" kind of place.