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Highlight your summer with a range of activities among the canopied roads, cypress-studded rivers and moss-covered oaks of Tallahassee. You’ll be welcomed by kind residents and embraced in ideal weather. Make the most of your summer and venture out to gorgeous, fun-filled days in Florida’s Capital City. Enjoy amazing outdoor activities in Tallahassee such as fishing, golf, cycling, nature and snorkeling.
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FISHING
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| Lake Talquin State Forest |
| More than 16,000 acres features abundant trails and recreational activities on Lake Talquin and Ochlockonee River. Camping, bike, horse and nature trails, boat and canoe rentals. Grills, shelters and tables available, plus restrooms with showers. |
| 865 Geddie Road, 488-1871 www.fl-dof.com (nearby camping 875-2605) |
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| Lake Seminole |
| Beautiful Lake Seminole covers 37,000 acres and has extensive stump and grass beds providing abundant cover for anglers to battle lunker largemouth and hybrid bass, all year round. Come relax and enjoy some of the finest bass fishing in the nation. |
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GOLF
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| Hilaman Park |
| 18 holes, par 72, driving range, putting green, pro shop, clubhouse, restaurant. Open daily. |
2737 Blairstone Rd.
891-3935 |
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| Seminole Golf Course |
| You're invited to discover unique and challenging golf in the heart of Tallahassee at Don Veller Seminole Golf Course & Club. Here championship conditions, impeccable services, and premier amenities come together in a golf experience certain to entertain players of all ages and abilities. |
2550 Pottsdamer Rd.
644-25583 |
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CYCLING
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| St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail |
| Sixteen-mile paved trail borders Apalachicola National Forest and leads to Gulf of Mexico. Also features 7.5 miles of off-road bike trails encompassing more of the forest and several natural sink holes. Open daily from sun up to sun down. |
| US 319 and SR 363 922-6007 |
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| Tom Brown Park |
| Tom Brown Park offers several off-road bike trails for all levels of bike enthusiasts. Open daily from sun up to sun down. |
| 891-3966 |
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NATURE
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| Maclay Gardens |
| Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This beautiful park, located between urban Tallahassee and suburban Leon County, offers a nice blend of southern charm and recreational activities. The park has formal gardens, two lakes and a series of trails, all on former plantation lands at the foot of the Red Hills district. |
| 3540 Thomasville Rd., 487-4556 |
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| Great FL Birding Trail |
| The Great Florida Birding Trail (GFBT) is a collection of sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent birdwatching or bird education opportunities. |
| www.floridabirdingtrail.com |
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SNORKELING
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| Wakulla Springs |
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One of the world's largest and deepest fresh water springs highlights the 2,860-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The bowl of the spring covers approximately three acres. The water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round. A record peak flow from the spring on April 11, 1973 was measured at 14,325 gallons per second - equal to 1.2 billion gallons per day!
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| 550 Wakulla Park Dr., Wakulla Springs, FL 224-5950 |
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