Bird watchers land at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Tallahassee on 68, 000 acres spreading over coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and the estuaries of seven north Florida rivers. It's a bird watchers paradise, with hundreds of feathered friends from pelicans to hawks to pigeons and doves inhabiting the area. If it has wings, it's flying here!
Big entertainment stops at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, the city's top venue for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment. The arena is home to the FSU Men's and Women's Basketball teams, and the stage to world-class talent from Cirque du Soleil, Shrek the Musical, Amy Grant, and Sugarland.
Florida in the Civil War, WWII and Naval Ships named Florida are exhibited at the Museum of Florida History. Enjoy learning about Florida's culture and historical events as you explore the museum's attractions, and enjoy shopping at the Florida History Shop for special souvenirs carrying the State Seal of Florida.
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.