Sightseeing Parks Near Tallahassee

Discover 4 parks for sightseeing within driving distance of Tallahassee

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

St. Marks, Florida
25 miles away

"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.

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Kolomoki Mounds State Park

Blakely, Georgia
58 miles away

"Tallahassee visitors often make the trip for a unique cultural and educational experience in southwest Georgia. The park offers a peaceful contrast to the city and is ideal for a day excursion."

A historic park featuring ancient Native American mounds, a museum, and a scenic lake.

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John Gorrie Museum State Park

Apalachicola, Florida
75 miles away

"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.

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Orman House Historic State Park

Apalachicola, Florida
78 miles away

"Travelers from Tallahassee visit for a scenic coastal escape and a look at preserved antebellum history. Orman House pairs well with a weekend drive to the Gulf Coast."

A historic house museum in Apalachicola showcasing antebellum architecture and local maritime history.

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