Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tallahassee-St Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
CYCLING
( 850-519-6594;
www.floridastateparks.org/tallahasseestmarks
;
1358 Old Woodville Rd, Crawford-
ville; 8am-sunset)
The ultimate treat for runners, skaters and cyclists, this trail has 16 miles of smooth pave-
ment shooting due south to the gulf-port town of St Marks and not a car or traffic light in
sight. It's easy and flat for all riders, sitting on a coastal plain and shaded at many points by
canopies of gracious live oaks.
More experienced riders may opt for forest trails, like the rugged 7.5-mile
Munson
Hills Loop trail
, navigating sand dunes and a towering pine forest.
Leon County Canopy Roads
SCENIC DRIVE
Tallahassee's famed oak- and moss-shrouded canopy roads make for lovely afternoon
drives and rides. Roads include Old St Augustine Rd, Centerville Rd, Meridian Rd, Mic-
cosukee Rd and Old Bainbridge Rd. Check the website for info and a map.
Great Bicycle Shop
BICYCLE RENTAL
850-224-7461;
www.greatbicycle.com
;
1909 Thomasville Rd;
10am-5pm
Mon-Sat, noon-4pm Sun)
This professional outfitter will rent you a bike to cruise around Tallahassee's many excel-
lent bike paths. Rentals start at $35 per day.
Sleeping
With just a couple of charming exceptions, you'll find that Tallahassee's hotels are mostly
midrange chains, clumped at exits along I-10 or along Monroe St between I-10 and down-
town. Be sure to book well ahead during the legislative session and football games, when
prices peak.
Four Points Tallahassee Downtown
HOTEL
850-422-0071;
www.fourpointstallahasseedowntown.com
;
316 W Tenness-
ee St; d from $159)
