This is a nice little area located by FAMU. Railroad Square is a WWII-era industrial warehouse park…read morethat was turned into an art district. It is decorated with many very nice murals by very talented artist. You will also find a few sculptures around too. It spans about 10 acres and is considered one of the top selfie locations in TallahasseeIt is a creative and colorful space. There are shop, a VR reality spot, a bar, a food court, artist galley/shops, a coffee shop, a smoothie shop, screen printing stores, gift stores and boutiques, thrift stores, music and recording studios, pet stores, performing arts groups, a virtual reality arcade, and a gym. There is also an awesome Skate Art Park here if you would like to shred a few. Some notable shops include Blake's Body Bars, Cap City Video Lounge, Campus Greek, Cat Family Records, What You Got? Thrift Store, The Other Side Vintage, Sweet Boozy Cakes Bakery, Ryder's Water Ice, Morgan's Dog Training, Prime Tatoo Company, The Greenery Floral&Tuxedo Place, The Bee's Knees, Steelyard Gym, and Taste of Miami. There is over 200 free parking spaces in the park and there is free street parking within a reasonable walking distance. There is a patch of open green space outside of the virtual reality arcade. I saw some people playing catch there and also playing with a volleyball. On the first Friday of every month, the park hosts the very popular "First Friday Gallery Hop," an event that provides a lively, enjoyable experience with open galleries/shops, live music, and food. I really enjoyed this place. This is a must visit while you are in Tallahassee. You can easily spend a half day or more here. It is easily accesible and I highly recommend checking this place out if you have the chance.

It's a fantastic area. It has restaurants, art shops, thrift stores, game room and more. There are…read moreexcellent murals on the walls of the buildings!

The people that we're working at the main building when you first enter and the two ladies working…read morein the tiki hut were very nice an accommodating. All the early settlers such as the Spanish, English, French and Dutch had "marital" relationships with the Indigenous Americans even if they were not per say married. It was a rare occurrence for all European colonies to have an actual marriage between a European and a Native American. Regardless, there are many Americans that claim and prove to have Native American Ancestry, shown through DNA testing. Where I roll my eyes a little is that most claim to be related to Pocahontas and Geranamo. Because this is a Spanish mission, in some placards they emphasize that some Spanish men "intermarried" with the indigenous women and that the indigenous peoples found that to be a bettering of themselves. Of course, this is all speculation. In Cuban History, you learn that there was a complete genocide of the Indigenous peoples. It is well documented. Many of the indigenous preferred to throw themselves off the cliffs than to fall on the Spanish sword. Hatuey, who fought Spanish colonizers, famously said, "Then I do not want to go where they are. I would rather go to hell so as not to be where they are and where I would not see such cruel people." This is why there are no indigenous peoples in Cuba. Some of the Spanish conquistadors were even eaten by the indigenous. But this place would have you believe things were hunky dory between the Spanish and the indigenous. The Spanish were very Catholic and very strict with the social class or social caste system and would not "marry" the indigenous women they took. Even the historical actor said that the ledgers were all burnt and there isn't any historical legal evidence of their marriage unions. There is a lot of speculation about the past and not too much fact.

Very interesting place to visit. Specially for visitors driving through Tallahassee and decide to…read morestop on beautiful Sunday morning and relax learning a part of history of our country. It appears well run place. This weekend was Native American Festival on property what make our visit more enjoyable. Also, we learned today that Apalachee are not recognized by Federal Government what made us sad.

The staff working at the plantation were all very nice and informative. I've been to many…read moreplantations and it's the first time that I haven't been able to go into the house unless I partake in the tour. I really did not mind at all to pay and have free range of the house but I was not allowed in unless I took the tour. This is not convenient for people that are on a time crunch or tourist that speak little to no English and don't care for a spoken tour. It has been my experience that in these old houses and plantations, there is always an attendant in the house ready to answer questions but you have free reign. Most of these houses have placards or guided tours over prerecorded phone calls. It was a big waste of time and gas because the main attraction is definitely the house.

Since it's been almost a year since the last review here, I think it's time for some updating…read more There are currently no reviews lower than three stars, so I decided to make sure to visit this location on my trip to Tallahassee. I knew I would be arriving around 4:00 and understood that they closed at 5:00 p.m., but I really just wanted to enjoy the gardens and grounds. There was an accident on the freeway and it was 4 :40 p.m. when I arrived. All the intrigates were already shut and locked. I was annoyed as they are supposed to be open until 5:00, but I understand that some people are excited to go home and want to close up and leave early. Undeterred, I got a hotel for the night and made sure to come back first thing in the morning. I could not be more confused by the reviews. It looked to me like no one had been taking care of the grounds at all. The grass was brown, and a thick layer of leaves was covering everything. When I went to park in one of the few spaces I saw, a woman in a sedan opened her car door and let her three small dogs run out off leash. I watched them dedicate while she sat in her car on the phone and I knew it was time to go. I can see now why the employees are keen to leave early.

1020 Art is a marvelous gallery. October's First Friday was quite an experience. The Peter Bigelow…read moreexhibit, "a place in time" opened. It will run through December, so I will be returning to further study his collages. O'Brien's wooden bowls made me swoon. Tallahassee Uke Jammers entertained us from under the stairs. A nice variety of hors d'oeuvres, (including cookies) wine and soft drinks. One of the best First Fridays ever at 1020 Art.

Brother review: Good food…read more Colorful Helps with sports Nice employees ‍ Tasty bathrooms

If it were a review for just the food, it would be 5 stars. To start we had the pretzel bites with…read morebeer cheese, and mustard; cheese curds with marinara. We had the Sully Sullenberger, Italian, and Blue Angel were all very good! The service was great as well! The bowling alley is what brings this review down. The lanes are no where near large enough, making it unnecessarily crowded. The use of stringed pins is weird, and drastically changes pin action. A worker inexplicably walked over, and removed my ball form the ball return causing me to have to retrieve it again. Oh! And it was extremely hot in the alley area. If you're going here to eat, do not hesitate. If you're thinking about bowling, I would find a real bowling alley.

This place was highly recommended for the best burgers in the city of Tallahassee. I am in town for…read morea few days and I was wanting a good burger. Some of the staff of the hotel (Four Points by Sheraton) recommended Bird's. I walked over and Server Meghan politely greeted me and I got a table and she spoke very highly about the food. I ordered a build my own burger with onion rings and fries on the side. My burger arrived quickly and exactly as I ordered it. Well seasoned and very flavorful and I used 8 napkins for all the juiciness. The fries and onion rings were also delicious. The service staff were very nice and polite. When it comes to burgers; you have had the rest; now come to Bird's and have the best. I am a professional chef with 50 years in the food service business.

Had to spend a night in Tallahassee and was hungry...found Bird's directly across the street from…read moreour hotel and saw they had Grouper on the menu...had to go there for dinner. First off...if you have never had Grouper first please try...it is a delicious fish that can only be found in warm waters. The grouper here was fantastic...both wife and I had this...and were very happy!! This place is a bit dive-ish...but the food is great and so is the staff!

I like making art and getting creative, but as an adult, it can be hard to make the time to get…read moreartsy, so attending a yelp event here was just what the doctor ordered! Anna, the owner, hosted the event with a super encouraging touch. She introduced us to the word of alcohol ink pouring, which is something I've never tried before. This form of art being foreign to me made me a little nervous to mess up my blank canvas, but Anna assured us that not only can you clean your tile and restart if you don't like what you did, but there are no rules when it comes to art. She walked around and helped when needed, speaking kind words about each persons talents. She is extraordinarily hands on, present, and kind. She's just the sort of art teacher we all should want! As for the alcohol pouring itself: so, so fun. As I said, it's super forgiving and there are no rules. I ended up making three myself, and honestly, I probably could have made more with more time because of how addicting it is to watch the colors spread and blend and morph. She had endless supplies in the forms of paints, pens, stamps, and even gold flakes to take your art to the next level. The store itself is super cool. It should be no surprise that there is art everywhere, but the skill that each piece possesses is astounding! My personal favorites are the black and white airbrush works in the front of the shop behind the counter: absolutely beautiful! The shop has plenty of cool knick knacks: beads, books, dog collars, shirts, etc. You can find the coolest things! Once you continue through the shop, you'll find a fun outside area. The best part of this area is the large bubble wands. I don't care how old you are, everyone loves bubbles. There is no greater joy than making a giant bubble and watching it fly away. 10/10 would recommend you visit the bubble making station when you go! I made sure to grab a card before leaving because they offer a lot of different classes that I want to try! The class I found most intriguing is the "Art to burn & Vision boards" class. In this class you get to burn what you wish to leave behind and forget, and then make a vision board of your intentions, goals, or positive affirmations; pretty much whatever you need to provide that therapeutic release. She also hosts birthday parties, tie-die parties, and so much more. I'm very interested in going back and trying another class!

A fun, welcoming space to get creative!…read more It has been a long time since I have done an art project. I'm talking over a decade. So I was nervous at first to sign up for an adult art class at Feeling Art, hoping I didn't make a fool of myself. But I shouldn't have been worried at all! Anna is so kind and welcoming, happy to help with any questions and walk you through the processes for each project. We did the "Fun with Cement" class recently, adding a little alcohol ink pouring at the end, and absolutely loved it! It was such a unique experience with a unique art form, pouring cement and decorating our creations with SO MUCH GLITTER! And with the small group atmosphere, you get one-on-one time to learn about the art form and how to do it properly while still having the opportunity to add your own creative touch. I also got to try the alcohol ink pour and make a drink coaster. It's most similar to a paint pour process, but, if you don't like it or make a mistake, you can simply wipe the "canvas" clean and start over! Overall, I would highly recommend signing up for a class at Feeling Art or doing a private party (they're flexible and all you have to do is ask). So get out there and be creative!

A wonderful place to hear jazz in a homey atmosphere, literally it's an old house! You can catch…read morelots of FSU jazz faculty and students here. They also have some other types of music and a classical group is coming too. The owners are an enthusiastic couple who are quick with a smile. The wife cooks up some tasty meals and works the kitchen/bar. Parking is in the back.

This wonderful jazz club is indeed OPEN! Back in business and such a gem. I'm from NYC and every…read moretime I'm in Tallahassee, I have to make a visit and hear some really great music. Always lively and magical. It feels like a home ... where you can JAM!