TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA DAY TRIPS

The Tallahassee, Florida day trips and one tank trips described on our website are all within a 100 mile radius of Tallahassee.

We estimate that the average passenger car can go about 250 miles on one tank of gas, so these trips will get you there and back with a few gallons to spare.

If you drive a compact economy car you can even go outside of the Tallahassee radius and try Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando day trips.

Here are some things to do and places to see within 100 miles of Tallahassee.

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Recommended Tallahassee Florida Day Trips

Apalachicola is a small fishing village with lots of historic building and several good places to eat. It is a real Old Florida working waterfront village.

Big Shoals State Park covers 3,350 acres near White Springs along the Suwannee River. The park has Florida's largest whitewater rapids, a rarity in the state. Limestone bluffs rise 80 feet above the river.

Bradley's Country Store, 12 miles north of Tallahassee on Centerville Road, offers a nostalgic glimpse into Florida’s rural past.

Bristol is a small Old Florida town that is near what some biblical scholars believe to be the site of the original Garden of Eden.

Cascades Park in Tallahassee is a community gathering place with scenic walking trails, an interactive water fountain and manmade waterfall, and an amphitheater hosting a variety of performances.

Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle was built in 1895 to guide fisherman, oystermen, and lumber ships through the pass between Dog Island and St. George Island.

DeFuniak Springs is a well preserved Victorian town that was the southern headquarters of the Chautauqua movement back in the day.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge in Wakulla, Florida, is a 6,000-acre wildlife sanctuary. It centers around one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs.

Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, Florida, is home to the state’s tallest waterfall. The park spans 171 acres in Washington County. Visitors can explore sinkholes, trails, and a butterfly garden.

Florida Caverns State Park is about 3 miles from Marianna. It’s one of Florida’s most unique natural attractions. It's renowned for its air-filled limestone caves, the only ones in Florida open for public tours.

Ginnie Springs Outdoors is a privately owned campground that also has cottages and great canoeing, kayaking and diving. Super clear waters add to your enjoyment.

John Gorrie Museum State Park in Apalachicola honors Dr. John Gorrie. He invented the ice-making machine and is considered the father of modern air conditioning.

Lake Talquin State Park just west of Tallahassee borders a large reservoir on the Ochlockonee River. Wooded bluffs line the shores, and trails wind through ravines up to 70 feet deep. People come to the lake mainly for boating and fishing.

Mayo doesn't have a lot to see, but it is the hometown of Florida Gator folk hero Kerwin Bell. There is no clinic here; the Mayo Clinic is in Jacksonville.

Madison is one of the oldest towns in north Florida and has done a good job of hanging onto many of its old buildings.

Marianna is a small historic town that is one of the oldest in Florida.  It was founded in 1827 and is an example of an old plantation town.

Monticello is a small town typical of many in Old Florida that still retains its charm from yesteryear.

The Monticello Opera House, located in the heart of Monticello, Florida, is a beautifully preserved performing arts theater and cultural hub built in 1890.

Monticello Vineyards and Winery is in the quaint small town of the same name. Enjoy seeing how the wine is made and have a sample or two.

North Central Florida Day Trips is a page on this website that has maps showing several day trip driving routes in the area around Tallahassee and the region.

Panama City has access to some of the best beaches in Florida. Panama City Beach has become the spring break capital of the world for college students.

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is a living-history museum in Blountstown, Florida. It recreates rural life in the Florida Panhandle from the 1820s to 1940s.

Planters Exchange is a historic site in Havana, Florida. It houses a 14,000-square-foot antique mall with over 30 vendor shops.

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, located in the quiet town of Ponce de Leon in Florida’s Panhandle, is centered around a stunning freshwater spring. The 386-acre park offers a crystal-clear swimming hole where the water remains a constant 68°F year-round.

Quincy is a small town with lots of buildings dating back to before the Civil War. It is also the town that Coca Cola made rich.

Raney House Museum in Apalachicola is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century home, and features exhibits on the town's history and architecture.

Seaside is a quaint village on the Gulf of Mexico. It is an early example of New Urbanism. When you visit, you won't feel like leaving.

Silver Springs State Park in Ocala is home to a former private attraction where you can enjoy riding on the glass-bottomed boats and being amazed at the crystal-clear blue waters of Silver Springs. 

Sopchoppy is a village with a funny name that features the annual Worm Gruntin' Festival every April.

St. Marks is a small historic town south of Tallahassee at the end of the road. It has some historic buildings and a scenic lighthouse nearby.

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is a natural slice of Old Florida. It has many folk culture exhibits and is the setting every Memorial Day weekend for the Florida Folk Festival.

Suwannee County Courthouse in Live Oak is a historic government building. Built in 1904, it serves as the county seat for Suwannee County.

Suwannee River State Park covers 1,800 acres in Live Oak. It lies where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers meet.

Tall Timbers Plantation, located in the picturesque Red Hills region of northern Florida, is a historic site and research station dedicated to preserving the unique cultural and ecological heritage of the area.

Tallahassee is a great place to visit with its museums and universities. Lots of canopied streets and old buildings, and many fine restaurants. Don't forget to check it out before starting on other Tallahassee Florida day trips.

T.H. Stone Memorial - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is in Port St. Joe. It covers 2,716 acres on a 20-mile peninsula. There are white sand beaches and tall dunes, swimming, kayaking, fishing and camping.

Three Rivers State Park - on Lake Seminole in Sneads has Florida's own Sherman's Fox Squirrels. It's the only fox squirrel native to Florida and a Species of Special Concern.

Torreya State Park spans 13,735 acres in Bristol, Florida. It sits on high bluffs along the Apalachicola River. The park is known for its rugged terrain and rare plants, including the rare Torreya Tree.

Two Egg doesn't have a whole lot to look at, but it has a funny name and is near the childhood home of famous actress Faye Dunaway.

Wardlaw-Smith House, also called the Smith Mansion, is a historic building in Madison. Built in 1860, it showcases Greek Revival architecture.

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