Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Spanning nearly 17 miles, the trail is a former rail corridor and follows the path of an old branch of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad. The corridor runs north to south through several rural towns, providing visitors with unparalleled vistas of hardwood uplands, riverside swamps, and marshes as they make their way through centuries-old Piney woods. With convenient access points throughout the trail, visitors can explore portions of it or all in one go!

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Attractions Near Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

SouthWood Golf Club

SouthWood Golf Club

5.53km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

SouthWood Golf Club is a premier golf destination with 18-holes of wonderful golf. Choose from five different sets of tees to make the course just right for your game. The award winning Champions Turf designer Bobby Weed along with PGA tour professional Fred Couples, both specialize in exciting Florida golf courses, and SouthWood is no exception. With careful design, gentle rolling terrain and stunning native areas, SouthWood offers an enjoyable challenge for players of all levels.

DeSoto Site Historic State Park

DeSoto Site Historic State Park

7.23km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

This State Park is a great place for both history and nature buffs. Visitors can explore the remnants of the once vibrant Spanish camp from 1539 to 1540 during Hernando De Soto's expedition through what is now known as Florida. The park offers archaeological artifacts, interpretive displays and a large scale bronze relief map that showcase its historical relevance. Along with its vast historic attractions, DeSoto Site Historic State Park also boasts an abundance of wildlife sanctuaries.

Cascades Park

Cascades Park

7.26km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

This is a 24-acre park along the stream known as the St. Augustine Branch in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a Nationally Registered Historic Place because it influenced the territorial government's choice of the capital city's location. It also contains Florida's Prime meridian marker monument which is the foundation point for most land mapping throughout Florida.

The Union Bank of Florida

The Union Bank of Florida

7.6km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

The Union Bank of Florida, was established in 1886 to serve the financial needs of citizens across the region. This bank provided a wide range of services with regards to loans and deposits, including providing operational credit for farms and businesses, guaranteeing safety for any financial transactions made between its customers, and operating multiple branches throughout the state for people to access banking services more conveniently.

Smokey Hollow

Smokey Hollow

7.64km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Smokey Hollow, is a tranquil paradise with small-town charm. The winding roads of Smokey Hollow are lined with lush greenery and palm trees, making every drive feel like a breeze. Those looking for outdoor recreation will be delighted by the many parks that line the area, offering a variety of activities from camping and swimming to hiking trails and fishing spots. Visitors can take in incredible sunsets from the shores of Lake Monroe in the city’s northern end.

Florida Historic Capitol Museum

Florida Historic Capitol Museum

7.65km from Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Located in the heart of Tallahassee - this museum offers an immersive look into politics, public policy and local history. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that take them through the 1903 legislative session, walk through the inlaid terrazzo monument of the great leaders of Florida's past, and tour the historic 22nd Floor Governor's Suite. On special occasions, visitors can even witness talented reenactors filling their Senate Chamber with debate from days past.

Discover More Attractions in Leon County, Home of Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Leon County

Leon County

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A small county in the state of Florida which was named after the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. There are so many things to explore in and around this county. the two major public universities in Florida are situated in this county.

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