Tallahassee adds variety by combining a few different experiences in one place. You’ve got lakeside camping at Lake Talquin State Park, landscaped gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, and a connection to architectural history through the Lewis Spring House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. While we were able to tour the home, that experience is no longer open to the public, making it one of those timing-dependent stops you can’t always replicate.
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The Tallahassee stop really starts on Lake Talquin, with High Bluff acting as the base rather than the headline.
The private tour of the Lewis Spring House was one of the main reasons for the Tallahassee stop and gave the visit a very specific Frank Lloyd Wright centerpiece.
Maclay Gardens brought the quiet payoff at the end, with blooming azaleas, camellias, lake views, and a much calmer tone than the stormy arrival.
The Tallahassee stop really starts on Lake Talquin, with High Bluff acting as the base rather than the headline.
The private tour of the Lewis Spring House was one of the main reasons for the Tallahassee stop and gave the visit a very specific Frank Lloyd Wright centerpiece.
Maclay Gardens brought the quiet payoff at the end, with blooming azaleas, camellias, lake views, and a much calmer tone than the stormy arrival.
Tallahassee tested us right out of the gate. As we rolled into town, a torrential downpour moved in along…
