If you’re in or around the Tallahassee area and find yourself looking for some kid-friendly activities, you’ve come to the right place. Check out the list below if you’re in need of some fun, memorable, family time.
1. Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
The Klapp-Phipps park is a huge park that hosts many sporting activities. It’s a great place to fly a kite, have a picnic, toss the frisbee around and enjoy many other outdoor activities. One of the best things about the park is the butterflies. During the fall, the trails along Lake Jackson are full of beautiful butterflies that have designated this park a pit stop. Spotting the different species of butterflies is a fun activity for the whole family.
2. The Florida Historic Capitol Museum
In the late 1800s this museum served as the capitol building. There is a new capitol now but thanks to donations from individuals interested in preserving history, it remains in its 1902 condition and open to the public. Just because the focus of this museum is government history, don’t think it isn’t fun. The host daily treasure hunts to make the learning fun.
3. The Challenger Learning Center
After the tragic ending to the Challenge space launch, people closest to the astronauts on board decided to build The Challenger Learning Center. It was to serve as a living memorial and a symbol of the commitment to continue exploring the depths of space. Here you can check out space-related exhibits, visit the planetarium or enroll in one of their many programs geared toward fostering creativity and a love for science.
4. Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
This marine lab was created as a source for research. They often procure marine animals for universities to aid in the education of future marine biologists. But they are also interested in broadening the general public’s interest in marine animals as well. Onsite they have a touch tank, or what some like to refer to as a wet petting zoo. They also have many educational programs as well.
5. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
This is a beautiful refuge. It is nearly 100,00 acres, with nearly 70,000 of those areas being land. Centuries ago, when the site was occupied by Spaniards, a large lighthouse was built there, and it still stands. The St. Marks Lighthouse is an amazing historical landmark. It is open for tours and if you can make your way up to the top, you are in store for a breathtaking view. You’ll also have a great time spotting all of the migratory animals that are around the refuge.
6. Antique Car Museum
This collection of antique cars might just be one of the most impressive anywhere in the world. While the majority of the museum is dedicated to automobiles, they also have some other, smaller, exhibits such as the antique cash register exhibit.
If you fall in love with one of the cars at the museum, you can stop by the gift shop and buy a small replica. If you fall in love with one of the cars on our lot, you can drive away with it. Stop by Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep today!
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