Tallahassee is located in Leon County and is the state capital of Florida. There are approximately 156,000 residents of Tallahassee and just over a quarter million residents in the Tallahassee Metropolitan area. Tallahassee is a thriving academic and economy center and is home to Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, and branches of Embry Riddle and Flagler. The economy in Tallahassee is growing fast, thanks largely to developments in technology and manufacturing. If you visit Tallahassee, you'll have the opportunity to combine the warm Florida air with a number of interesting attractions. Visit the Florida State Capitol, soak up the sun at one of Tallahassee's many parks, or visit the Challenger Learning Center to learn about space exploration. Visiting Tallahassee in the winter can be the perfect way to escape cabin fever and, no matter what time of year you visit, you'll always find something to do.
