Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is a city of 201,875 people in Leon County, Florida, founded in 1824.
Why visit Tallahassee
Townapedia lists 82 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 293 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 24 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Dedman School of Hospitality, The Grove Museum and Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Tallahassee
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About Tallahassee
Tallahassee () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of and only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2024, the estimated population was 205,089, making it the eighth–most populous city in the state of Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Tallahassee, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do24
Askew School of Public Administration and Policy
School · 2.7 mi
Public policy school of Florida State University
Dedman School of Hospitality
School · 3.2 mi
College in Tallahassee, Florida
Flagler College – Tallahassee Campus
School · 5.3 mi
Branch campus of Flager College
Florida A&M University
School · 3.1 mi
Public, historically black university in Tallahassee, Florida (U.S.)
Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering
School · 4.5 mi
Joint college of engineering of Florida A&M University and Florida State University
Florida State University
School · 2.7 mi
Public university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Florida State University College of Education
School · 3.2 mi
College of the Florida State University
Florida State University College of Fine Arts
School · 2.3 mi
Arts school of Florida State University
Florida State University College of Human Sciences
School · 2.5 mi
School at Florida State University
Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts
School · 2.5 mi
Film School
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences
School · 2.5 mi
12 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks82
The Grove Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
902 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee
We-Fr 13:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Museum · 0.5 mi
1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Greene-Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
535 West College Avenue
Leon High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
School and historic school building in Tallahassee, Florida, USA
550 East Tennessee Street, Tallahassee
Bellevue Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Human settlement in Florida, United States of America
Blackwood-Harwood Plantations Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic site in Leon County, Florida
Brokaw-McDougall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Calhoun Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Carnegie Library at FAMU
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic place in Florida, United States
Chaires Community Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.0 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Covington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Florida
70 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Cascades Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Park in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
1001 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee
24/7
Fred George Basin Greenway
Park · 6.8 mi
Park in Tallahassee, Florida
Mina Jo Powell Alumni Green
Park · 2.5 mi
Green at Florida State University, Florida, U.S
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes293
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
1706 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee
Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
1817 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
Restaurant · Burger, Seafood · 2.0 mi
325 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee
Tu-We 11:30-22:00; Th 11:30-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.2 mi
392 South Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00
Dear Sunday Cafe
Restaurant · Local · 1.5 mi
1123 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee
Tu-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Gaines Street Pies
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
104 East 6th Avenue, Tallahassee
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · 1.7 mi
3111 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30
LeRoc Bistro
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00, Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
Level 8 Lounge
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee
Mo-Th,Su 16:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00
281 more on the map.
History
Indigenous peoples occupied this area for thousands of years before European encounter. Around 1200, the large and complex Mississippian culture had built earthwork mounds near Lake Jackson which survive today; they are preserved in the Lake Jackson Archaeological State Park.
The Spanish founded St. Augustine in 1565, establishing the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States. In the 17th century, they developed a network of missions in Apalachee territory to supply food and labor for the colony and to convert Indigenous peoples to Roman Catholicism. The largest, Mission San Luis de Apalachee in Tallahassee, has been partially reconstructed by the state of Florida. The Narváez expedition encountered the Apalachee people but did not reach the site of Tallahassee. In 1539–40, Hernando de Soto's expedition occupied the Apalachee town of Anhaica (in present-day Tallahassee) over the winter. Based on archaeological excavations, the Anhaica site was about 0.5 miles (800 m) east of the present Florida State Capitol. The De Soto encampment is often cited as the first place that Christmas was celebrated in the continental United States.
From the History section of Tallahassee, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tallahassee Central
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2997 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee
Holiday Inn Tallahassee East Capitol - University
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2003 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tallahassee State Capitol
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
210 South Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee
Churches and places of worship54
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
110 North Adams Street, Tallahassee
Tallahassee First Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.6 mi
618 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee
Place of worship · Unitarian · 2.4 mi
2810 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
814 North Gadsden Street, Tallahassee
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare34
TMH Physicians Partners Pulmonary Critical Care Sleep
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1607 Saint James Court, Tallahassee
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
Hospital · 1.0 mi
1675 Riggins Road, Tallahassee
Map of Tallahassee
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 87°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 7.8 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.1 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.6 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tallahassee Hcn 72214 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Leon County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Chaires 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Bradfordville 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Woodville 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Capitola 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Midway 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Havana 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Miccosukee 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Cairo 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Thomasville 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Bainbridge 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TallahasseeSkyline2, UrbanTallahassee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Church in Tallahassee, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Church of the Nazarene, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- One Healing Place, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Hills Surgical Center, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patients First on Mahan Drive at Spottswood, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marathon on Mahan Drive at Spottswood, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gulf Winds Credit Union on Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rowland Publishing, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Select Specialty Hospital, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tallahassee Memorial Urgent Care Center on Medical Drive, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hip Hop Fish and Chicken on Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple Israel, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wild Hunny Salon & Spa, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walgreens on Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uptown Cafe and Catering, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cascades Park 2015, Larcolt ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tallahassee FL Presby Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tallahassee FL FSU Greene-Lewis House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 08-06-18LeonHighSchl1, Tim Ross, Public domain
- 08-06-18 StJohnsEpiscChurch, Tim Ross, Public domain
- The Columns, Tallahassee, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chaires FL HD elem school01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Jackson Mound 4, Operator 16, CC0
- SpringHouse-201409-south, Swcopeland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tallahassee FL Williams House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Florida - Goodwood Plantation - 20191002115348, Bbmxta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tallahassee FL Winterle01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tallahassee FL Gov Martin House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 08-07-08 CovingtonHouseTLH2, Tim Ross, Public domain
- Tallahassee FL Blackwood-Harwood Cemetery03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TlhMusBellevue, Tim Ross, Public domain
- UnionBankTLH2008, Tim Ross, Public domain
- Tallahassee FL Coles Farmhouse02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Womans Club of Tallahassee FL, Tim Ross at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Tallahassee FL Rollins House road01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldCityWtrwksTLH, Tim Ross, Public domain
- Tallahassee FL Riley House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, East view 20160711 1, DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0
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