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| 1884 Paxton House Museum & Inn |
| Experience true Southern hospitality while enjoying a fascinating lecture on one of our wonderful collections; see and hear the history of the house and learn how to make traditional Southern recipies. Sweet and savory homemade treats and specialities await your arrival. Reservations required; tours every Mon, Thurs & Fri, 1-3 pm $15/Person. |
| 445 Remington Ave., Thomasville, GA (229) 226-5197 1884@rose.net |
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| 621 Gallery, The |
| Non-profit, contemporary art exhibition and gathering space offering diverse experiences; and providing access to quality art and interactive opportunities. Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat-Sun 1-5 pm. First Friday Gallery Hop 6-9 pm each first Friday of the month. |
621 Industrial Dr. 224-6163 www.621gallery.org
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| Birdsong Nature Center |
| 565 acres of lush fields, forests and swamp provide a pristine haven for birds and other native wildlife. $5/Adults, $2.50/Kids. Wed, Fri & Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. |
| 2106 N. Meridian Rd. Thomasville, GA (229) 377-4408 www.birdsongnaturecenter.org |
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| Bradley's 1927 Country Store |
| Family owned, world-renowned for homemade sausage and Southern goods, on the National Register of Historic Places. Group tours available. |
| Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm. FREE. 10655 Centerville Rd. 893-1647 |
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| Brokaw-McDougall House |
| With six magnificent, imported Corinthian columns, it is a striking vision of Classical Revival and Italian architecture built in 1856. Home to the Historic Preservation Board, it is available for special meetings. |
| 329 N. Meridian St. (850) 891-3900; Fax: 891-3902 |
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| Calhoun Street Historic District |
| Take a leisurely stroll along this historic district which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979; dubbed "Gold Dust Street" back in the late 1800s because of the affluent political and social residents who built homes here; historic homes include the Towle House [1847], Tallahassee Garden Center* [1840], Randall-Lewis House [1835], Bloxham House [1940s], Elizabeth Cobb House [1880], one of the few remaining examples of Victorian-Gothic architecture, and Bowen House [1830]. |
| *Open to the public. |
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| Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum |
| From 1942 to 1946, Carrabelle’s Camp Gordon Johnston operated for the sole purpose of training amphibious soldiers and their support groups, instructing a quarter of a million men in four short years. The CGJ Museum preserves the heritage of the men who trained at this camp during World War II, compiling an extensive history of the various units that trained there. Exhibits include a photographic display of the area and life as it existed at the camp, as well as numerous artifacts brought back from battles overseas- uniforms, mess kits, and all sorts of souvenirs. Mon-Fri 1-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm. FREE. |
302 Marine Street, Carrabelle, FL, 850-697-8575 www.campgordonjohnston.com/museum.htm
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| Canopy Roads (Tallahassee's Famous) |
| Low sprawling oaks, draped with Spanish moss create dramatic emerald tunnels of dancing sunlight on these specially protected roads: Miccosukee, Centerville, Old St. Augustine, Meridian and Old Bainbridge – our version of Sleepy Hollow. |
| http://www.co.leon.fl.us/PUBWORKS/oper/canopy/crcl/ |
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| The Capitol |
| One of four tower Capitols in the U.S. features panoramic view from 22-floor observatory/art gallery, House and Senate viewing galleries. View the recently installed soaring crescent of dolphins by sculpture artist Hugh Bradford Nicholson. Group tours available by reservation. Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. FREE. |
| Downtown, S. Duval St. 488-6167 |
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| HISToric Capitol of Florida |
| Restored to its 1902 appearance with stained glass dome and red and white candy-striped awnings. Houses the Florida Legislative Research Center & Museum, restored House and Senate Chambers, Supreme Court and Governor's suite. Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun-Holidays noon-4:30 pm. FREE. |
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Downtown, S. Monroe St. 487-1902 www.historiccapitol.gov
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| Challenger Learning Center & IMAX Theater |
| Featuring simulated "Mission Control" and space station laboratory, 50-foot Dome Planetarium, and a 2D SR theater and 50' by 70' flat screen. School groups, teacher workshops, corporate/ civic groups, birthday parties, summer/holiday camps. Fee. |
| Kleman Plaza, S. Duval St. and College Ave. 645-STAR [7827] or 644-IMAX www.challengertlh.com |
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| de Soto State Archaeological Site |
| 1539 encampment of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and site of first North American Christmas celebration, annual re-enactment (Jan). Limited access/under restoration. FREE. |
| 1022 Gov. Martin/DeSoto Park Dr. 922-6007 |
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| Downtown Marketplace |
| Nestled beneath stately oaks in Tallahassee's downtown historic district, Saturdays come alive with live entertainment, music, arts and fine crafts from regional artists, literary cafe, historical chats, plant talks, farmer's market, special events, storytelling, hands-on art activities for kids and more. Saturdays 8 am-2 pm. (Mar-Nov) |
| Downtown, Ponce de Leon Park at Park Ave. and Monroe St. 224-3252 www.downtownmarket.com |
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| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) |
| Founded in 1887 as a primarily black institution and today with more than 10,000 students, FAMU is nationally acclaimed for its business, pharmacy and engineering schools. Also home of the famous Marching 100 band - the only American band invited to perform in France's prestigious Bicentennial Bastille celebration in 1989. |
| Florida A&M University (850) 599-3413; Foote Hilyer Administrative Bldg. 599-3000 |
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| Florida Caverns State Park |
| Calcite formations, stalactites, stalagmites, columns, soda straws and draperies, plus horse/nature trails, RV/tent camping, fishing, swimming and canoeing. PARK: Daily 8 am - sunset; $4 per vehicle up to 8 people ($1 each additional person). CAVE TOUR: $6/Adults, $3/Kids, Free/Under 3. |
| Marianna, FL 482-9598 |
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| Florida Korean War Memorial |
| Monument commemorates Floridians who served in the Korean War. FREE. |
| Downtown, Cascades Park, off E. Gaines St. |
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