Midtown Reader
1123 Thomasville RoadTallahassee FL 32303
Located in a historic neighborhood at the city's center, Midtown Reader opened in November of 2016 - Tallahassee's only general-subject, independent bookstore selling new books in 27 years. We're working to build a loyal community of patrons through a regular variety of literary events, author presentations and related cultural programming. From literary fiction, mysteries, poetry, and science fiction to young adult books, biographies and cookbooks, Midtown Reader carries a selection of new and noteworthy books. We also showcase Florida authors and books about Florida's political, social, and natural history. And we provide regular children's programming through our Kidtown Readers Club!
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Located in a historic neighborhood at the city's center, Midtown Reader opened in November of 2016 - Tallahassee's only general-subject, independent bookstore selling new books in 27 years. We're working to build a loyal community of patrons through a regular variety of literary events, author presentations and related cultural programming. From literary fiction, mysteries, poetry, and science fiction to young adult books, biographies and cookbooks, Midtown Reader carries a selection of new and noteworthy books. We also showcase Florida authors and books about Florida's political, social, and natural history. And we provide regular children's programming through our Kidtown Readers Club!
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Art. Dining. History. Entertainment. All in one walkable corridor. 🎨
Our Southside Cultural Corridor guide, put together in partnership with KCCI, highlights the intersection of arts, dining, history, and entertainment, connecting destinations like FAMU Way, Cascades Park, and Railroad Square. This walkable stretch of Tallahassee spotlights historic landmarks alongside local entrepreneurs and creatives, giving visitors and residents a resource to experience the area firsthand.
Ready to explore? Check out the guide here ⤵️
🔗 https://visittallahassee.com/blog/tallahassee-southside-cultural-corridor/ (link in bio)
Fall in Tallahassee is stacked. 🍂
Festivals, ghost tours, Zoobilee, the North Florida Fair, and concerts at The Adderley Amphitheater. This is your season to get out and explore! View the full list on our website at VisitTallahassee.com.
Experience Asia Festival — September 26
Ghost & Grim Tales Tour — Various dates in October
Blessing of Animals at Mission San Luis — October 3
Aunt Louise`s Fall Farm Days — October 3 – November 15
Gov`t Mule & Ziggy Marley — October 7
The Jubilee Music Festival III ft. Tye Tribbett — October 10
Zoobilee — October 23
Tallahassee Greek Food Festival — October 23–24
FAMU Homecoming — Week of October 24
Halloween Family Fun Day at Goodwood — October 25
Spirits of Goodwood — October 30
Halloween Symphony Spooktacular — October 30
North Florida Fair — November 5–15
St. Marks Monarch Festival — November 7
COMMON with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra — November 14
The Revivalists at The Adderley — November 19
Bradley`s Annual Fun Day — November 21
This is King Bumi. He has a two-foot-long tongue and a bit of a following. 🐜
North Florida Wildlife Center is home to Bumi, cotton-top tamarin twins, a full troop of lemurs and so much more. All worth the short drive from Tallahassee.
Tag someone who needs to meet Bumi!
📍 @nfwctally, Lamont, FL
History you can walk through. The Grove Museum`s free guided tours trace nearly two centuries of history.
Built in ca. 1840 by enslaved craftspeople, The Grove is one of Florida`s best-preserved antebellum homes. Tours walk through its full story, from slavery to the civil rights movement, through the lens of the families who lived there.
📆 Tours: Wed–Sat, hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 @thegrovemuseum
🔥 Get ready for @govtmule and @ziggymarley LIVE at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Wednesday, October 7! 🎸
Don`t miss the Dreaming the Same Dream Tour and get your tickets now at TheAdderleyAmphitheater.com! 🎫
Long weekend loading. ☀️ What`s on your Tallahassee to-do list this weekend?
Summer`s not done with us yet. Here are 5 places to swim near Tallahassee to cool off before fall shows up.
📍 Wakulla Springs
📍 Cherokee Sink
📍 Wacissa River & Big Blue Spring
📍 Florida State Reservation, aka “The Rez”
📍 Lake Hall
Send this to your adventure buddy and save this for your next free afternoon.
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Long weekend, longer trails. 🐴
Miccosukee Greenway has miles of shaded trails perfect for horseback riding, biking, or a slow walk during the extended weekend.
📍 Miccosukee Greenway
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