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A popular attraction offering marine biology experiences through interactive touch aquariums and a variety of demonstration programs.

The Concord Schoolhouse was originally completed in 1897 for African American children in the small town of Miccosukee Florida. It would grow to become one of the five largest rural schools for African American children in Leon County. Today it is located in the Old Florida exhibit at the Tallahassee Museum.

The former antebellum and hunting plantation of famed naturalist Henry Beadel comprises 4000 acres on the north shore of Lake Iamonia is part of the Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy focusing on fire-ecology, wildlife management and land conservation. Tours offered once a month visit

On the lawn of the Old Capitol are two marble obelisks. The southern monument is dedicated to Capt. John Parkhill. Capt. Parkhill led a company of soldiers known as the Leon Volunteers. The other is a Civil War marble obelisk.

Tallahassee Segway Tours provides guided tours of local area sights and attractions on Segway i2 SE Personal Transporters. These self-balancing, green technology transporters require only a few minutes of training to ride. For Families with children or those who prefer to sit they also have a sporty two-seat scooter so everyone can join the fun. 

Bear Creek Educational Forest is a 492-acre tract of Lake Talquin State Forest Programs are FREE for any public or private school group, Scout troop, daycare or any other youth organization. Each program option may include a lesson, game or hands-on activity in the forest. An interpretive hike and souvenir craft to make and take home may also be included. Program activities at Bear Creek are developed using Project Learning Tree and Project Wild/Aquatic Wild guidelines. Correlations to curriculum standards are provided for many academic standards such as the Florida Standards, Common Core, STEM, and Boy and Girl Scouts. The Bear Creek Tract also offers hiking and camping opportunities as well as the audio-enhanced Living Forest trail where the trees tell their own stories.

The Capitol Complex comprises the 22- story new Capitol building, the House of Representative and Senate Chambers, the Historic Capitol and the Knott Building. See where laws are made and enjoy a panoramic view from the 22nd floor observatory/art gallery.