Campus Points of Interest
Art Center
The Student Union Art Center provides a diverse range of classes encompassing ceramics, hand building, painting, jewelry making, drawing, and more. Additionally, the center offers the ceramic painting programs, Paint-A-Pot and Paint-A-Pot to-go, affordable custom framing, and opportunities for hosting parties and gatherings. The main location is situated on the lower level of the Student Union, while the satellite location housing Paint-A-Pot can be found across campus at the Askew Student Life Center (ASLC). Email or call the center for private group/party inquiries.
- Location: 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL
- Website: union.fsu.edu/artcenter
- Contact: 850-644-1702
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Center for Global Engagement
Every Friday, international and U.S. students, scholars, and faculty gather for free coffee and snacks at the International Center. It's a great place to meet new people from around the world, unwinding after a long week while listening to international music or simply engaging in good conversation.
- Coffee Hour: Friday: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: 110 S Woodward Ave (Global and Multicultural Engagement Building also known as The Globe)
- Website: cge.fsu.edu
- Contact: 850-644-1702
Claude Pepper Center
The Claude Pepper Center was established in 1997 as a result of a collaboration between the Florida State University, the Florida Legislature and the Claude Pepper Foundation. The Center houses The Pepper Foundation, The Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, and The Pepper Library, a 5,000 sq. ft. museum. The library and museum document Florida Senator & Congressman Claude Pepper's long and distinguished life from New Deal supporter to national spokesman for the elderly.
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: 636 West Call Street
- Website: claudepeppercenter.fsu.edu
- Contact: 850-644-9311
Fitness & Movement Clinic
The Fitness & Movement Clinic (FMC), Campus Recreation's newest facility, has 12,000 square feet of space dedicated to health and wellness. In addition to strength and cardio equipment, they offer a variety of training options, including personal training, small group training, and semi-private training. The facility also offers wellness testing services.
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Location: 960 Learning Way
- Website: campusrec.fsu.edu/fmc
- Contact: 850-644-0601
FSU Legacy Walk through Campus
In October 2004, the university unveiled the first of four phases of Legacy Walk, a historical tour of campus that focuses on its architecture, sculpture and green spaces. The Walk begins near the entrance at the Westcott Building. The path is embedded with symbols and lined with bricks and banners guiding visitors past many of the oldest and most historic buildings on campus before terminating at Dodd Hall. The second phase, the Student Legacy Walk, begins at the Landis Green Legacy Fountain Sculptures. The Student Legacy Walk guides visitors toward the Bellamy Building, around to newly renovated grounds behind Moore Auditorium, and circles the Integration Statue before wrapping around the Student Services Building and ending back at Landis.
For more information on the FSU Legacy Walk, contact the Office of University Relations at 850-644.1000.
- Location: Eppes Statue, Westcott Building
- Website: legacywalk.fsu.edu/
- Contact: 850-644-1000
FSU Visitor Center
Whether you plan to visit for a few hours or a few days, we suggest making the Visitor Center your first stop. We are open most weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help you with directions, maps, parking suggestions or other information.
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Location: University Center B
- Website: visit.fsu.edu
- Contact: 850-644-3246
FSU's Lakefront Park
The Florida State University Lakefront Park is a 73-acre facility, with 10 acres, located on beautiful Lake Bradford and is located 1/4 mile from the airport and four miles from the Florida State campus. In our unique natural setting you can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, swimming and many other activities. Alcohol and pets are not allowed.
- Hours: Every day: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location: 3226 Flastacowo Rd.
- Website: campusrec.fsu.edu/reservation
- Contact: 850-644-6892
FSU Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA)
MoFA's annual juried exhibition is a showcase of contemporary art from across the country. This year's iteration was juried by Hallie Ringle, the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The exhibition features 39 artists, from 24 states, working in a wide range of media, styles and subject matter. Admission is always FREE!
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sunday: Closed
- Family Week Guided Tour, Saturday, 9/24 at 1 p.m. (no RSVP required)
- Location: 530 West Call Street
- Website: mofa.fsu.edu
Leach Center
Participate in a fitness class or workout on the machines at the Bobby E. Leach Center. Free Guest passes are available.
- Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Closed on Game Day Saturdays
- Location: 118 Varsity Way
- Website: campusrec.fsu.edu/leach
- Contact: 850-644-0548
Tallahassee Points of Interest
Antique Car Museum
The Antique Car Museum presents one of the southeast's finest collections of rare automobiles and unique collectibles, a tribute to an era gone by. The latest addition to the collection is the Alma-Tadema Piano.
- Location: 6800 Mahan Drive (I-10 Exit 209A: Hwy. 90E)
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Website: tacm.com
- Contact: 850-942-0137
Cascades Park
The park is situated between South Monroe Street, East Lafayette Street and the railroad tracks. Cascades Park is the newest social center of our community. The 12 acre park offers one venue that brings together arts, entertainment, education, history and wellness. Located in the heart of downtown, Cascades Park offers a variety of outdoor and recreation amenities, including state-of-the-art amphitheater, interactive water fountains, children's play areas, and miles of multi-use trails.
- Location: 1001 South Gadsden St
- Website: discovercascades.com
Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee is a 32,000 square-foot facility located at the beautiful Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee. The Center is the K-12 outreach facility of the Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering and uses aerospace as a theme to foster long-term interest in math, science, engineering and technology; create positive learning experiences; and motivate students to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. To accomplish this mission, the Challenger Learning Center features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator and utilizes the immersiveness of an IMAX® theatre and a domed high-definition planetarium to create a holistic educational and entertaining experience.
- Location: 200 S. Duval Street
- Website: challengertlh.com
- Main Office: 850-645-7827
- Box Office: 850-645-7796
- Show Times: 850-644-4629
Downtown Marketplace
Come and enjoy the best local music while browsing the wares of local Arts & Fine Crafts folks. There are food vendors offering a variety of delicious items. There are also several museums within walking distance and ample free parking.
- Location: Park Avenue & Monroe Street
- Hours: Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Website: downtownmarket.com
- Contact: 850-224-3252
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is open as a museum, with special exhibits interpreting the state's political history, Constitution and the history of the building.
- Location: Monroe Street & Apalachee Pkwy
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Website: flhistoriccapitol.gov
- Contact: 850-487-1902
Maclay Gardens
These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, two short nature trails and five miles of multi-use trails winding through the woods.
- Location: 3540 Thomasville Rd.
- Hours: Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Gardens: 8 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- Website: floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens
- Contact: 850-487-4556
Mission San Luis: A Living History Village and National Landmark
Bring your parents to the 17th century! See, hear, and feel the past come to life at this Apalachee and Spanish village. Relax in our picnic area, see 300-year-old artifacts found on site, watch our Saturday black-powder musket demonstrations, or just shop in our museum store. You may have driven by and wondered what we are. Now is the time to find out!
- Location: 2100 W. Tennessee St.
- Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Website: missionsanluis.org
- Contact: 850-245-6406
The Museum of Florida History
The Museum of Florida History is only a short walk from the FSU campus. The Museum is open everyday until 4:30pm. Permanent exhibits begin with pre-historic Florida and continue through World War II. The Gift Shop and Cafe are also located in the Museum.
- Location: R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Website: museumoffloridahistory.com
- Contact: 850-245-6400
Riley Museum
The John G. Riley Museum is located at the corner of Meridian and Jefferson Streets in downtown Tallahassee. The mission of the Riley Museum of African American History & Culture is to discover, archive and illuminate the blended interrelationship of African American, Native American and European history and preserve African American landmarks and legacies throughout the State of Florida. Established in 1996, the museum's program provide an environment and means to encourage and empower participants to develop an awareness of and gain an appreciation for the educational and social contributions of African Americans to Florida's history.
- Location: 419 East Jefferson Street
- Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Website: rileymuseum.org
- Contact: 850-681-7881
Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Visit the Tallahassee Museum's beautiful, lakeside facility of nature walks, Florida panthers and other native animals in natural habitat, pioneer farmstead and village of historic buildings, living-history folk artists in action, and close-up animal encounters.
The Museum offers $25 student memberships for year-round admission, seven days a week, as well as internships and volunteer opportunities.
- Location: 3945 Museum Drive
- Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Website: tallahasseemuseum.org
- Contact: 850-575-8684
Wakulla Springs
One of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs highlights the 2,860-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The bowl of the spring covers approximately 3 acres and the water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round. Visitors may observe the natural beauty of the springs and river from boat tours offered daily. There is a park entrance fee and additional fees for tours. Located approximately 20 miles south of Tallahassee.
- Location: 550 Wakulla Park Drive
- Hours: 8 a.m. - Sundown Everyday | Swimming: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Website: floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings
- Contact: 850-926-0700
