Come and listen to the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and experience the world of live symphonic music and entertainment. You'll hear the sweeping sounds of concerts such as Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 or Love's Agony and Ecstasy, and you'll be mesmerized at special events like An Enchanted Evening with Cirque de la Symphonie.
The Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens Park invites visitors to travel across 1,076 acres of outdoor paradise and attractions, loaded with something for everyone. Nature lovers hang out at the park's famous ornamental gardens, and recreation like boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Overstreet is popular. Also, hikers, bikers and joggers can hit the multipurpose trails for a refreshing excursion through nature.
Naturally, the Apalachicola National Forest is a Tallahassee treasure. This forest covers 571,088 acres and is home to many scenic lakes, rivers, streams and springs which add up to hours of outdoor recreational fun for everyone. This national treasure is the ideal destination off the beaten trail.
Experience a different kind of underwater world at the Gulf Specimen Aquarium. Forget attractions like dancing porpoises and mincing sharks; come see seahorses and hermit crabs, emerald eyed spiny box fish, electric rays and red and white spotted calico crabs to discover the tiniest sea creatures swimming around in the waters of the Florida coast.