San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
"Florida’s capital is the closest major city and a common day-trip base for history lovers. Visitors come for the park’s colonial heritage and to combine it with other museums and outdoor sites in the area."
A historic riverside park preserving the remains of a strategic colonial fort.
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
"Tallahassee visitors interested in Florida government and state history will find the museum especially relevant. It makes a worthwhile weekend drive from the capital area."
A small historic park and museum commemorating Florida's first constitutional convention.
John Gorrie Museum State Park
"Although slightly beyond the immediate area, Tallahassee visitors frequently make the trip for a scenic Gulf Coast day excursion. The museum is a compact, educational destination with strong regional significance."
A museum park celebrating Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of mechanical refrigeration and a key figure in the history of air conditioning.