kids age 17 and under stay in an adult's room at no extra cost. off the interstate 10/highway 90 junction, this casual hotel in a commercial area is 3 miles from lake talquin state forest and 9 miles from florida state university. warmly furnished rooms, some with in-room whirlpool tubs, provide microwaves, minifridges and safes, in addition to flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemakers, and free wi-fi. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. pets are welcome (surcharge). other amenities include a gym, bbq grills and guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Tallahassee International Airport 16 min
Lake Talquin (22 min) Reservoir with a hydroelectric dam, ringed by forest, popular for kayaking, picnics & bass fishing. Goodwood Museum & Gardens (20 min) House museum tours of a grand 1830s private residence on a landscaped estate with outbuildings. Florida State Capitol (19 min) House & Senate chambers & offices in a circa-1977 skyscraper with an adjacent historical museum. Florida's Governor's Mansion (17 min) Knott House Museum (18 min) Originally built in 1843, this storied home now houses a museum with circa-1928 furnishings. Cascades Park (22 min) 24-acre recreational hub with paved trails, an amphitheater, historical landmarks & a war memorial. Tallahassee Museum (14 min) A 52-acre lakeside site featuring wildife, nature trail, period exhibits, events & zipline tours. Lake Talquin State Forest (8 min) Forested park with a river & lake offering recreational trails, primitive camping & boating. USDA Forest Service (14 min) Lake Jackson Mounds State Park (14 min) Native American earthen mounds plus interpretive & nature trails are draws to this storied park. Florida Historic Capitol Museum (19 min) Museum with political artifacts, photos & interactive exhibits in a historic government building. Mission San Luis (15 min) Re-creation of a 17th-century colonial village on the site of an old Spanish mission. Museum of Florida History (19 min) Going back 12,000 years, this museum explores native cultures, animals & Florida's colonization. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (18 min) Centered around manicured gardens, this park also features trails, swimming, fishing & kayaking. Lake Jackson (18 min) Expansive clay & limestone bottom lake known for its shallow waters, sinkholes & nearby trails. |