Love this sculpture! I circle the roundabout at sunset just to see sunlight reflecting through the…read moreglass. Looks cool after sunset, too, though I would love to see some LED's.

This old steam engine was such a cool sight! There's just something about these vintage trains that…read moretakes you back in time. The detail on the engine is awesome, and it's well preserved under the covered structure. Great little stop if you're into history, trains, or just want a neat photo op. Kids and adults alike will enjoy checking this out!

The Luraville Locomotive is a rare example of the early American wood-burning "Iron Horses," which…read morehelped carve the United States out of the wilderness in the pre-Civil War era. The Eight-wheeled, 10-ton engine was built sometime between 1850 and 1855, making it one of the oldest surviving steam engines in the United States.

Post running Bank of America Tallahassee Half Marathon, I just kind of stumbled upon the Civil…read moreRights Heritage Walk which happened to be near the starting line for the event. While walking to my hotel after the event, I looked down and I was totally in shock because I unexpectedly visited it. And oh, was it a sight to see! Per, Council on Culture & Arts, the Civil Rights Heritage Walk was unveiled in 2013 and serves as a tribute to the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement, including notable figures such as Patricia Stephen Due, and Reverend Dr Reverend Charles Kenzie Steele, who played crucial roles in the fight against racial segregation and injustice in Tallahassee Florida. Not only does the panel highlight their names, but it also features inspiring messages and iconic protest signs from the era. The 16 terrazzo panels tell the story of the city's civil rights movement, particularly highlighting the 1956 bus boycott and the lunch counter sit-ins that occurred from 1960 to 1963. If you are planning to visit the city of Tallahassee, I recommend including the Civil Rights Heritage Walk to your tour unless you just happen to stumble upon it as I did while downtown. ~ Keep moving Forward ~ Thomas G

This is a small but powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement. The walk consists of The…read moresidewalk has 16 terrazzo panels that features the names of fifty local Civil Rights leaders and other activists who participated in the city's bus boycott of 1956 and the lunch counter sit-in demonstrations of 1960-1963. The walk features Rev. Dr. Charles Kenzie (C.K.) Steele, who was known as the MLK of Tallahassee and is the namesake of the city bus terminal after leading the bus boycott in 1956. You will find it on corner of East Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, across the street from the Statehouse Complex. The walk was installed in September of 2013 by the FSU Master Craftsman Studio. It is a combination of bronze plaques, nice artwork depicting a bus, a lunch counter and a sign that reads "what we ask is simple, impartial service for all". You will also find some footsteps on the panels' perimeter. I believe that the front prints use to be bronze or at least bronze colored, but that is not the case anymore for some reason. The walk is starting to understandably show signs of wear, as it is not only exposed to the elements, but has constant foot traffic over it. This is definitely a must see when you are in downtown Tallahassee. Anyway, as with most similar attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The State House is right across the street and there of tons of memorials and parks to check out in the immediate area including the WWII Memorial and the Civil War Memorial.

Located in front of the Wakulla County Courthouse, this simple stone is in memory of those from…read morethis area who fought for the United States. It reads, "The memorial is dedicated to the lasting memory and sacred honor of the brave veterans of Wakulla County who gave their lives in the service of our country." There is a tall flagpole next to it with the US flag and the POW-MIA flag. There is street parking nearby. [Review 14704 overall, 204 of 2021, number 1264 in Florida.]

Built in 1963, this was originally just a police phone box before it was promoted to the "full"…read morepolice station we see today. It's been featured on a bunch of TV shows including the great "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" On the inside is a telephone and a display indicating the history of the police station. There isn't much more to say than that. It is, after all, the world's smallest. [Review 14665 overall, 165 of 2021, number 1231 in Florida.]

This is such a cute little gem if you are driving through the area to stop by and see. We have…read moredriving by this place so many times and never even realized that it was there, let alone, for it to be a world landmark. I happened to be searching for something and came across it and while we were driving past, I thought it would be fun to finally see it in person and let the kids get a small lesson on history. The thoroughly enjoyed it and it was very laughable that this is actually a real thing!

Review 3200 Sorry,…read morethere are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) or places you selected. Please choose a different date or place - uhm this is a historic marker, it's information on a stick. Seriously, sometimes something so significant happens in an area or specific location that it becomes historically documented and there are societies that ensures these sites are recognized and never forgotten - I for one love these markers and find them irresistible, I must read them when I find them. I wish all these plaques were displaying fun stuff, but history hasn't always been fun we can't change history although it seems some want to minimize it or cover it up, wouldn't it be so amazing if all newly erected marker were educating us on all things good. I'm okay with accurately depicting factually correct information we should all want to learn from the past so we never forget. I salute those that have bravely served our country and have defended our freedom with their lives, it's unfortunate we have lost so many in struggles and conflicts that's probably could have been resolved by other means, but the facts are the facts and the decisions made here has changed the lives of all of us. Allied military leaders knew that casualties on D-Day could be staggeringly high. Historians are still calculating the death toll to this day it's seems to be an impossible task, estimates range between 4,000 - 12,000 US soldiers I think one is too many and all deserve to be honored...

This black marker with white text stands near the restroom of the beach park that is Carrabelle…read moreBeach. You can look out from here into Saint George Sound and see Dog Island. Beyond that is the Gulf of Mexico. The slowly sweeping beach is shallow for a good bit so there is excellent wading and that is likely why The marker reads, "In late 1943, Carrabelle Beach and Dog Island, while they were a part of Camp Gordon Johnston, were used by the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division to train for the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The Amphibious Training Center had been officially closed, but it was reopened and staffed for the purpose of training for this important mission. Although the troops had trained for over three years, the amphibious training conducted on this site was the last step before shipping out to England for the invasion. On D-Day, the first amphibian infantry assault teams to arrive on French soil were from the 4th Infantry Division at Utah Beach. On June 6, 2000, the Camp Gordon Johnston Association extracted a small amount of soil from this site and delivered it to the National 4th Infantry Division Association to be placed in the Association's monument in Arlington, VA. The U.S. Department of Defense's World War II Commemoration Committee in 1995 named the Camp Gordon Johnston Association an official "Commemorative Community."" Enjoy the beach and take a moment think about those who were here before, some of whom never returned. [Review 14711 overall, 211 of 2021, number 1267 in Florida.]

Closed when we went there. Blountstown really should have a grassroots effort to rally around this…read moretreasure and biking trail, railroad museum, and polishing up the downtown area to make it a full day invitation to those traveling an hour or more to visit. The police department is chained up, bike trail bridge blocked off and garbage everywhere. But there is a brand new sidewalk from the main road going nowhere. With pride and proper priorities this place could be exceptional! Wishing you all the best.

This is a first class historical attraction. It matches the big city pioneer exhibits down in…read moreLargo, Bradenton, Christmas and elsewhere. I was shocked by the size of many of the buildings and the attention to detail not just in the preservation of the buildings exterior but in the interior fixings. If you are traveling in the Florida Panhandle, this is a place to look up. Call ahead since hours are limited.

Interesting tour, the guide is very knowledgeable. The house is very unique. Tickets are purchased…read moreat the Historical Society building in the next block.

the tour was extremely amazing and the house is so beautiful! I highly recommend touring!read more

Located along the Carrabelle Riverfront near the end of Marine Street this park "... features…read moreinformational kiosks outlining Carrabelle's waterfront history, a unique fish display, wildlife sculptures, a restroom, a concrete boat launch ramp, handicap accessible fishing piers, fish cleaning stations and shaded pavilion with picnic tables to enjoy the riverfront lifestyle." It was nice to find adequate parking to enjoy the river side. It's probably bonkers here during high season, but it wasn't bad at all on this slightly overcast Sunday morning. [Review 14664 overall, 164 of 2021, number 1230 in Florida.]

This is a small memorial that is located on the front lawn of the Florida State House. As we all…read moreknow, Civil War (Confederate) memorial have come under fire nation wide. So, don't be fooled by the name, I think that the name is keeping it standing though, It is a confederate memorial. It has been noted that the memorial does not refer to the Confederacy, specifically, but it is highly doubtful that any Leon County residents went north and joined the Union. The memorial is a simple marble obelisk and was dedicated in 1881 and replanted in its current location in 1923. This memorial commemorates the residents of Leon County who were killed or missing in the American Civil War and has the inscription "To Rescue from oblivion and perpetuate in the memory of succeeding generations the heroic patriotism of the men of Leon County who perished in the Civil War of 1861 - 1865 This monument is raised by their country women". The side of the obelisk also lists some battles, in Florida and other states. It has a little urn with a churb head on the top of it. It is is decent shape especially considering its age. There will be continued calls to have the monument removed and others wanting to keep it. I have my thoughts on what should be done about the memorial and can see both sides of the argument. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The State House is right there and there of tons of memorials and parks to check out in the immediate area.

Standing in front of the Old Capitol building, this monument is dedicated to those from the…read morevicinity who lost their lives fighting in the Civil War. While Florida was part of the Confederacy and was the third to secede from the Union after the 1860 presidential election of Abraham Lincoln, it was then the smallest of the Confederate states. As such, Florida only sent 15,000 troops to the Confederate army. Fighting in Florida was largely limited to small skirmishes with the exception of the Battle of Olustee (north Florida, between Jacksonville and Gainesville), fought near Lake City in February 1864, when a Confederate army of over 5000 repelled a Union attempt to disrupt Florida's food producing region. Wartime conditions made it easier for enslaved people to escape, and many became useful informants to Union commanders. Deserters from both sides took refuge in the Florida wilderness, often attacking Confederate units and looting farms. Perhaps because this monument does not specifically call out those who fought for the Confederacy is why it still stands. The monument reads, "To rescue from oblivion and perpetuate in the memory of succeeding generations the heroic patriotism of the men of Leon County who perished in the Civil War of 1861-1865. This monument is raised by their country women." It also lists the Florida battles of Pensacola, Olusteee and Natural Bridge on one side, Virginia battles on another, including Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Richmond, Cold Harbor, Manassas, Sharpesburg, Fredericksburg, Gettisburgh [sic], Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Yorktown and , Western battles on the final, including Shiloh, Chickamauga and others. There is no mention of the Confederacy. [Review 14090 overall, 1412 of 2020, number 1151 in Florida.]