Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida. It is an inland city in the Florida Panhandle. In addition to the state government, it is a university town, housing the 1993, 1999, and 2013 National Champion Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities’ theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.

Tallahassee may be in Florida, but that does not always mean its warm. Because of its Northern Panhandle location, winters in Tallahassee have cold nights with cool days (lows in 30s F, highs in 60s F), so be sure to pack some coats and scarves. Lows of 10 degrees F is not uncommon in January. Snow is still very rare; usually it is dry, clear cold. However, it can be warm or even hot (as hot as 88 degrees F in January or February).

(General text borrowed from Wikitravel)

How to get to Tallahassee

Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH), 3300 Capital Cir SW. This is your best bet, but you might pay a bit more. Served by Delta and US Airways. There are non-stop flights to Tallahassee Municipal Airport from several cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, DFW, Fort Lauderdale, Memphis, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach. There is no public transportation that connects the airport, but cabs and several rental car companies are available at the airport and it is only an easy 15 minute drive downtown. The Sheraton Four Points and the Marriott Residence Inn (below) have an airport shuttle.

Other airport possibilities are Panama City Beach (ECP, 2 hour drive West), Jacksonville (JAX, 2.75 hour drive East), Pensacola (PNS, 3 hour drive West), Orlando (MCO, 4 hour drive Southeast), Atlanta (ATL, 4.5 hour drive North). If you are flying into one of these places, please let us know, as someone else might be traveling from that way if you want to carpool. If you are coming from an international location and have some time, flying into south Florida may be best. There are three bus services from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale (Red Coach, MegaBus, and Greyhound).

Tallahassee is not served by a train line.

How to get around Tallahassee

By foot

Some areas of the city are more conducive for walking than others. Downtown, Midtown, the FSU campus, the FAMU campus, and Lake Ella are probably the most picturesque and convenient for walking. If you stay at one of our suggested hotels in Tallahassee, then you will be able to walk everywhere you need to go, and we will be providing transportation to the wedding site.

By public bus

Tallahassee’s public bus system is known as STAR Metro. The full schedule typically runs from about 6am to 7 or 8pm during the week and about 7am to 7pm on Saturdays. Routes and hours are limited after 7pm and on Sundays. To get anywhere other than Downtown or one of the university campuses typically requires at least one transfer. The exception is The Rhythm which is a special bus route that runs from Downtown’s Gaines Street to Midtown.

By taxi

There are several taxi companies serving Tallahassee. Outside of the airport there are not many taxi stands around the city, so it is better to call and arrange for a pick-up.

Where to stay in Tallahassee

Residence Inn by Marriott, 600 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 329-9080; There is a Sheetz Willis Wedding block of rooms for $129/night. They provide an airport shuttle. Pool and exercise facility. There is a complimentary hot buffet breakfast. All rooms are one queen and a pull out couch with small kitchenettes. If there are no more rooms, please let us know and we should be able to add more to the block. This hotel is right in the Gaines Street District within easy walking distance of many restaurants and evening activities. This hotel is about 30 minutes from the wedding site.

Sheraton Four Points, 316 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850) 422-0071; There is a Sheetz/Willis Wedding block of rooms for $99/night. They provide an airport shuttle and allow pets for an additional fee. Pool. If there are no more rooms, please let us know and we should be able to add more to the block. This hotel is a short walk (10 min) to many things downtown. This hotel is about 30 minutes from the wedding site.

The Inn at Wildwood Resort, 3896 U.S. 98, Crawfordville, FL 32327, (850) 926-4455; This resort is not in Tallahassee, but about 40 minutes outside. It is close to the wedding site (about 15 min), but you would need your own transportation. We have not been able to reach them for a discounted block. They do have cabins and tent camping available.

Best Western Plus, Wakulla Inn & Suites, 3292 Coastal Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327, (850) 926-3737. This hotel is very nicely done and only $90 and less than 15 minutes from the wedding site. However, you would need your own transportation to get to and from it, and it is located about 40 minutes from Tallahassee’s downtown. It is in the small, rural community of Crawfordville and there are some other sites (St. Mark’s Lighthouse, the fort of San Marcos, beaches, etc) that are more accessible (closer) than if you stay in Tallahassee. Please mention that you are with the Sheetz/Willis wedding to get this rate.

There are many other convenient options in Tallahassee as well; anything near the universities or on Apalachee Parkway will be the most convenient for traveling to and from the wedding site.