Fun little stop, found it on Atlas Obscura where we get most of our Roadside stops from. The gate…read morehas a chain on it, no dogs present. Original and creative.

Cool place, just needs some upkeep. No dogs when we visited, just go on in the house and sign the…read morelog book.

My review will be short, but yet straight to the point…read more [Yesterday: 3.13.21] My boyfriend and I walked for hours searching for murals on the wall. It may not be a lot of murals, but they were indeed fascinating :) And hey, it is better to have some murals rather than nothing. I have always been a fan of artwork ever since I was a little girl. It is the fact that these artist commit so much time and effort to create such beautiful art work. That being said, I would recommend my Yelpers who love murals to grab a coffee or even any kind of refresher. Then put on you walking shoes. After that, come here, start walking, and look for breathe-taking murals. :) Overall, Murals was my highlight of being in Tally! Plus, it is Free hehe ;)

Art is different things to different people…read more Sometimes it can serve as a medical bandage used to cover the corroded walls of a dilapidated area. An area that has been forgotten, abandoned or severely impacted by poverty in such a way that it becomes invisible to society. I wish this weren't so, however, sometimes the purity of art can bring new hope. It can have the same effect as a band-aide covering the scars of life with beauty. If it stays in place long enough, it might heal wounds as it regenerates through the process of waking up old cells and attracting new ones. A revitalization. Other times art can be a statement piece, such as an amazing necklace, a killer hat, or gorgeous chandelier. Items that takes something ordinary and changes it to extraordinary, adding just that little something-something that forces the human eye to stop and talk a closer look. That je ne sais quoi that draws you in and you don't truly know why. ----- "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." ~ Degas As for me, art is an escape. + Scenic art (such as a French countryside) can transport me from where I stand in reality, to someplace I've dreamed of being in fantasy. + Abstract art can launch me into deeper thought where I begin to contemplate the complexities of my own humanity. For example: Why am I sensitive and caring in some areas and unyielding in others, particularly with things that are similar in nature? + Sculpted art causes my eye to celebrate the beauty of shape and dimension. + Architectural art, such as cathedrals, bridges and ancient coliseums often leave me in awe from their mastery of patience, planning and precision. Reminding me that if I want my life to count, it can't be rushed. However, to me street art is precious because of its raw emotion. You can practically see the heart of the artist beating from within the paint. I swear, sometimes when a piece truly captures me, I can almost see the painting breath! A great piece will also cause me to want to learn more about the artist and to learn more about other works they have created. One such artist is Chiara Saldivar Gueyraud. Originally from Venezuela, she moved to Miami in 2000 and at some point to Tallahassee. She taught herself to paint murals after falling in love with street art in Miami. Now, along with her husband Daniel O'Connor McCluskey, she fully intends to make Tallahassee a premier city for street art. Another artist that has peaked my interest is David Zayas, a Puerto Rican muralist doing incredible work: http://www.wbur.org/artery/2017/07/31/lynn-murals In my world, these are the unsung heroes dedicating every fiber of their being to the betterment of humanity. Men and women that create imaginings that make my soul want to dance in the rain. ----- "If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." ~ Edward Hopper FINAL THOUGHT Although a Tallahassee visitor for only a few days, I saw a great deal in my short stay. Still, I barely scratched the surface of the art hidden in plain sight all around the city. I created this yelp page in hopes that the residents of the city will pridefully ADD more street art to the gallery so that I (and others across the country) can enjoy the beauty of local artistry right from our own homes! What a gift to have a city embrace and promote creative public displays of expression. I hope Chiara Saldivar McCluskey gets her wish to transforms the city into a massive work of art... street art! Curious? Meet Chiara Saldivar McCluskey: http://www.bigbendcares.org/meet-an-artopian-chiara-saldivar/ 2018/7

Our first stop once we arrived for vacation…read more We had a group of 8 and were immediately seated near the front entrance. Our server was nice and helpful when we inquired about some food options. Our group split the Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, Sticky Ribs, Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken Caesar Salad. My favorite was the Sticky Ribs followed by the Meatballs.

Service was good. It…read morewas my favorite place for their chopped salad and hand cut fries. Now you can only get the salad on Sundays during brunch and they went to frozen fries that aren't good. Pizza is OK but if you aren't in the mood for pizza, the menu is not extensive.

You will find this sculpture just off of the Cascade Park Trail, near the Railroad Square Art…read moreDistrict. The piece was dedicated in August 2023, as part of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency's History and Culture Trail project . It is the work of Bradley Cooley, Jr. The bronze statue depicts a man sitting on a stool playing the trumpet and represents Tallahassee's rich musical history of jazz. The sculpture is perched on a 2 to 3-foot brick base. The sculpture is of no one in particular. And that is by Cooley's design. Cooley intentional used a composite of features from many different individuals. "I didn't want to use any particular face," he said. I really like this piece. It is in a wide open space. It is very detailed and eye catching. You are just waiting for the sculpture to belt out some music. There is street parking available within a very reasonable walking distance for those that are driving to see the sculpture. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a destination piece, nor a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops other attractions in the area or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Fun road stop. A bunch of totally rusted 1940 and 1950 trucks.read more

Apalachicola is (was) the oyster capital of the world. Remnants of its colorful and diverse past…read moreremain very visible today through its many historic homes and buildings. Apalachicola's history and maritime culture are matched only by the area's bountiful natural resources and fresh local seafood, including the world-famous Apalachicola Bay oyster! The sweet, salty, plump mollusks are prized well beyond the region, and tourists have flocked to tiny, lost-in-time Apalachicola for almost 200 years to enjoy these delectable oysters but unfortunately times are a changing. Due to some recent legislation, oystercatchers, restaurants and fisheries are selling Texas oysters by the truck load here. The once-booming oyster industry that is part of the lifeblood of Apalachicola, a town that has had to reinvent itself over the past two centuries has been dealt a blow because of a dwindling oyster population, Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously to shut down oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay through the end of 2025, dealing a blow to an area that historically produced 90% of the state's oysters and 10% of the nation's, this is devastating I don't believe the locals are advertising this so you should ask about the sourcing and not assume anything. Although you will see signs around the area that say "open our bay" it doesn't take away from the nostalgia of Apalachicola, this is still a cool place and worth a little of your time if you find yourself in the area. Apalachicola is today still very much a fishing town, with shrimp being the primary offshore catch. For anyone who has never really truly experienced a perfect example of "Old Florida Charm" this is definitely one of those places...

Travis Wade, city mgr, was appointed because he is a local. But good luck in getting him to do…read moreabsolutely anything but going fishing during work hours. He is not popular and we are disgusted by his do-nothing approach to city matters. There is NO enforcement of speed limits- traffic comes off the bridge into dtw. at often 60 mph with impunity. Trash cans on dtw streets overflow and the palms beds along Market st. are clogged with fire ants and weeds. Meanwhile, the City water has carcinogens and again, nothing is done! I could go on til the cows come home. As could every other thinking citizen. Hopefully Wade will resign but everyone says he has 2 more years to collect his extortionist retirement. Only in Apalach, on the Redneck Coast.

We had a big party with a wide range of ages (3 yrs-68 yrs) and we all had a great experience. We…read morespent this time remembering my mom on her birthday. This was the perfect choice. All of the staff from booking to pick up were amazing. The artists took time to teach us and truly made this experience. Highly recommend if you are wanting to do something different and memorable.

We had a marvelous experience making our own glass pieces ( with great help from the exceptional…read morestaff ) If you get the chance this is a must do experience! Ian & Laura

Port St Joe is a beautiful coastal town on the Forgotten Coast of the Big Bend of Florida. It's a…read moregreat place to go for a family vacation with so much to do and see. There are a few restaurants, shops, and businesses in the downtown area; the jewel of PSJ. I have been looking at relocating to PSJ and I have to say the cost of living here is a lot higher than bigger cities (Jacksonville, Tampa); mainly due to the fact that it's a small town with very little inventory of real estate. And you can forget conveniences such as Walmart and Publix; you'll shop at Piggly Wiggly here and order from Amazon. These can be negatives or positives; depending on the person.

This is a beautiful old Florida city…read more Port St Joe has the basic amenities of a very small city food store, handful of restaurants and marina It's close to Panama City and Apalachicola Would suggest visiting this area anytime

We had the BEST experience at Duplin Winery in Panama City Beach for my daughter's bachelorette…read moreparty! Joanne truly hit it out of the park. From the moment we arrived, everything was thoughtfully set up for our group, and she made everyone feel so welcomed right away. What really stood out was how personal she made the experience--she didn't just get us started and disappear. She checked on the group throughout, made sure everyone was having fun, and kept the energy upbeat and special for the whole party. It was honestly a 10/10 experience and such a memorable part of my daughter's celebration. I would recommend Duplin Winery to anyone--whether you're single, a couple, or a group. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the people who work there truly make it exceptional. We will definitely be back!

What an amazing place! Staff is over the top friendly! Place is beautiful and well kept! We did…read morethe wine tasting and bottled our own wine. We played music bingo which was so fun and fed turtles! Weather was great which made it an even more spectacular afternoon! This place is a gem!

Tallahassee is the state capitol of Florida and in addition to being the state capitol, Tallahassee…read morehas several colleges. Tallahassee has certainly grown and overall is a vibrant city with a personality and flair all of its own. An interesting thought that I always had is that Tallahassee reminds me more of a southern city than a Florida city. It is more akin to cities like Savannah, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee instead of cities like Orlando, Florida or Miami, Florida. I would recommend a visit here.

On Sept 10, the city of Tallahassee experienced remnants of Tropical Storm Irma. The power has been…read morefine for the majority of the storm until about 10am on Monday Sept 11, 2017. We saw the tree branch hit the power line before it snapped in half and blew up the transformer. We called to report the incident at that time and because my niece has chronic bronchial asthma which requires her to use an asthma machine, they told us someone would be out shortly to repair the line. Hours passed and no one showed up. We called several more times and ask the status and every time, we got the same answer - the report has been submitted. At 3am Tuesday Sept 12, and still, no one has showed up. We called back to back ten times making several reports, hoping someone would understand our urgency so that we could get help. Still, no one arrived. Tuesday morning at about 9am, we look outside and see a crew picking up tree branches making sure they aren't near the line. We ask them when would the power be back up and they too said someone will be there shortly now that the trees were removed. By 2pm EST, no one had showed up. The generator we were using ran out of gas. We had to take my niece to the next county to my mothers home to be near power for her asthma machine. Around 2:30pm EST, we phone them again. They told us that someone would be out before 5pm EST. At 5:15pm EST, no one had showed up. We called back and demanded a supervisor. The supervisor, Steve Dorough, placed us on hold then came back to the line saying that he was told there were trees down in the area which made it hard for trucks to get through. We made him aware that was false and all the trees had been hauled away already. We also added that the entire neighborhood had power except our apartment building. He then told us that 95% of the city had been restored except us and we would have to wait longer. They couldn't tell us why we were missed or when the power would be restored. It's now 8:38pm EST and we still do not have any power. I phoned the city of Tallahassee customer service department again at 8:38pm EST and spoke with Jesinia. I informed her I received the text saying the power has been restored to 97% of the city. I asked her why hasn't my power been restored. She stated there is a "list". I reiterated again the urgency of power. She coldly stated, "if you need it that bad, go to the hospital." Absolutely not and very non-compassionate. I want my Power restored tonight. ASAP!!