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Nearer to Atlanta than Miami,
Tallahassee is "The Other Florida" in attitude, topography, climate and
lifestyle. This northern Florida city blends a casual Southern style with the
vibrant atmosphere of a major city. Tallahassee also holds the distinction of
being the capital of the state of Florida.
"Tallahassee" is an Apalachee
Indian word meaning "old town" or "abandoned fields". The original inhabitants
knew a good thing when they saw it. It is hard to imagine that this thriving
city was once named for abandoned fields. Today there are many things to see
and do in Tallahassee that the Apalachee Indians didn’t even dream about. A
visit to this city today might take the lucky visitor in many directions. Of
course, there is Florida State University, one of the best known universities in
the United States. With year round activities taking place on campus, including
the famous “Seminoles” games, a visit there is well worth the trip.
For a glimpse of the not too
distant past, be sure to visit the Knott House Museum. This historic museum is
a time capsule, restored to its 1928 splendor. The Knott House is one of the
oldest buildings and the only house museum in the state capital's Park Avenue
Historic District. Within the 160-year-old walls, notes of verse penned by
Luella Pugh Knott tell the story of the family which lived in the house between
the two world wars. Enter the historic house and feel time stand still. To
experience life well before this time period, a good bet is Lake Jackson Mounds
Archaeological State Park. Here visitors experience the peace of what was once
a bustling Native American community which flourished during the 1200-1500 AD
period. The mound complex is interpreted through markers along the trails and
exhibit area. Visitors can ascend the tallest of six mounds.
A well known resident of
Tallahassee is the Governor of Florida and visitors can actually visit his
home. The Governor's Mansion functions as both the private and public residence
of Florida's chief executive officer and family. It was designed by Palm Beach
architect, Marion Sims Wyeth and opened to the public in January 1957. Since
that time, the public has been welcomed to tour "The People's House". Also, of
political interest is the Old Capitol. The Old Capitol houses the Florida
Center for Political History and Governance. The building has been restored to
its 1902 appearance, symbolizing Florida's political heritage. Artifacts,
photographs and multimedia displays highlight individuals and events that shaped
what Florida is today.
Bushes and other plants thrive alongside politics in Florida's Southern-style state capital.
