See Tallahassee

Claude Pepper Center Library & Museum
Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
636 West Call Street         850/644-9311        
The Claude Pepper Center was established in 1997 as a result of a collaboration between the Florida State University, the Florida Legislature and the Claude Pepper Foundation. The Center houses The Pepper Foundation, The Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, The Pepper Library, a 5,000sq.ft museum and The Changing Art Gallery. The library and museum document Florida Senator & Congressman Claude Pepper’s long and distinguished life – from New Deal supporter to national spokesman for the elderly.

The Old Capitol
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm   Sunday 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Monroe Street & Apalachee Pkwy 850/487-1902

Florida’s historic Old Capitol offers the Doorknobs to Domes tour to highlight the unique architecture of the building and its restoration process. Tours are available Sat. from 10:00am – to 4:00pm. The Old Capitol is also open as a museum, with special exhibits interpreting the State’s political history, Constitution and the history of the building.

Challenger Learning Center
Monday – Saturday 8:30am – 5:00pm

This venture of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering presents a space mission simulator, IMAX theatre, planetarium and laser theatre, an observatory, aerospace and engineering exhibit hall and a distance-learning classroom.

FSU Legacy Walk through Campus
Eppes Statue, Westcott Building         850/644-1000
The Florida State University has been paving the way since 1851. In October 2004, the university unveiled the first of four phases of Legacy Walk, a historical tour of campus that focuses on its architecture, sculpture and green spaces. Encompassing the easternmost portion of campus, the Walk begins at the Eppes statue at the entrance of the Westcott building and ends at Dodd Hall. . Raised brick podiums containing maps and important information about people and events are located at intervals along the walk.

FSU Visitor Center
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
University Center B                  850/645-0411
Whether you plan to visit for a few hours or a few days, we suggest making the Visitor Center your first stop. We're open most weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to help you with directions, maps, parking suggestions or other information.

The International Center
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
107 S. Wildwood         850/644-1702 
The International Center serves the Florida State University’s international students, scholars, faculty, staff and their families. Every Friday, from 12:15pm to 1:15pm the International Center hosts Global Gatherings, a brown bag luncheon series that features international topics of general interest. After the luncheon presentation, stick around and meet the staff and see displays of the many activities at the center.

Oglesby Gallery
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 10:00pm
Krentzman Lounge, Oglesby Union   850/644-3898 
The Oglesby Gallery is an exhibition space that provides Florida State University students and the FSU community with opportunities to exhibit their work.

FSU Reservation
Sunday - Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
3226 Flastacowo Rd.         850/644-6892
Canoe, kayak, play beach volleyball, relax by the lake or visit our Outdoor Pursuits program office for trips and rental gear. All of this is available at the FSU Seminole Reservation, located southwest of campus on Lake Bradford Road.

Leach Center
Monday – Thursday 6:15am – 11:00pm   Friday – 6:15am-10:00pm    Saturday – Sunday 11:00am – 9:00pm
210 Bobby E. Leach Center   850/644-0650   
Participate in a fitness class or workout on the machines at the Bobby E. Leach Center. Guest passes are available.

Wakulla Springs
Sunday-Saturday 8:00am – Sundown
550 Wakulla Park Drive   850/224-5950

One of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs highlights the 2,860-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The bowl of the spring covers approximately 3 acres and the water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round. Visitors may observe the natural beauty of the springs and river from boat tours offered daily. There is a park entrance fee and additional fees for tours. Located approximately 20 miles south of Tallahassee.

Downtown Marketplace
Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Pak Avenue & Monroe Street   850/224-3252

Come and enjoy the best local music while browsing the wares of local Arts & Fine Crafts folks. There are food vendors offering a variety of delicious items. There are also several museums within walking distance and ample free parking.

The Mary Brogan Museum
Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00pm
S. Duvall Street    850/513-0700

An interactive experience for all ages, this museum provides a variety of educational exhibits that focus on math, science and technology, as well as art.

Tallahassee Museum
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 4:30pm
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
850/245-6400

The Museum of Florida History, R. A. Gray Bldg., 500 S. Bronough St., downtown Tallahassee, is only a short walk from the FSU campus. The Museum is open everyday until 4:30 p.m. Permanent exhibits begin with pre-historic Florida and continue through World War II. There is a Gift Shop and Café also located in the Museum.

Museum of Florida History
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
3945 Museum Drive   850/576-1636

History, nature and wildlife are all spun together at the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science, telling a story about the culture and natural history of the Big Bend area of Tallahassee. Tours are available.

Seminole Golf Course
Sunday-Saturday 6:30am – 8:00pm
2550 Pottsdamer Road    850/644 2582

Play a round of golf on FSU’s newly remodeled course. Be sure to call ahead to reserve tee-times. Fee charged.

Mission San Luis
Tuesday- Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
2021 West Mission Road   850/487-3711

A visit to Mission San Luis transports you back in time. Your destination is a community where Apalachee Indians and newcomers from Spain lived in close proximity and were drawn together by religion, as well as military and economic goals.

Maclay Gardens
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
3540 Thomasville Rd.   850/487-4556

These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, two short nature trails and five miles of multiuse trails winding through the woods.

Antique Car Museum
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
6800 Mahan Drive (I-10 Exit 209A: Hwy. 90E)     850/942-0137

This museum includes a 3000-piece collection of antique radios, televisions, microphones and other sound equipment from the turn-of-the-century through the mid-50s. Highlights include a 1950s RCA Nipper Dog, 1933 Emerson Mickey Mouse radio, vintage Hopalong Cassidy items and much more.