Located in the beautiful state of Florida, Tallahassee, its capital, has many opportunities for nightlife, shopping, and eating out at one of its many restaurants in Tallahassee. Things to do in Tallahassee include golf courses, museums, shopping, and beautiful gardens.

Tallahassee, Florida is home to several golf courses including Cross Creek Golf Course which is a nine-hole course with fairways made of beautiful Bermuda grass and Crenshaw bentgrass. Players of all skill levels are challenged at this course. Its lighted fairways offer golf opportunities later into the evening. Tallahassee is also home to the Hilaman Park Golf course which was designed by Lawrence Packard in 1971. It is home to 18 holes as well as a driving range, putting green, restaurant, swimming pool, and many other recreational opportunities.

Nearby to the downtown area, you will find Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens which is home to over 200 different kinds of exotic as well as plants that are native to Florida. It also has a secret garden, a reflection pool, and a walled garden. Any visit to the gardens can include hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming, as well as tours of the 1909 house.

Downtown Tallahassee, Florida also includes many travel and recreational opportunities. One of these is the traditional domed old Capitol building and its new modern counterpart, the skyrise home to the Florida legislative offices. Another fabulous travel opportunity downtown is the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science where your entire family can enjoy an interactive journey through scientific history through the visual arts, science, math, and technology. Special demonstrations are offered on Saturdays.

Downtown is also home to many restaurants, shopping, and nightlife options. You can enjoy the Tallahassee Mall where you can "shop til you drop" in its over 90 different stores including Dillards, Gap, and Barnes and Noble. The food court, as well as many restaurants, can be found nearby to offer many dining options.

There are so many things to do in Tallahassee, that you will need several days to see it all!

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