Discover Tallahassee: Top 5 Fun Facts You Never Knew About Florida's Capital City

1. Mule-Drawn Railway History

Before Thomas the Tank Engine chugged into existence, there were mules hauling the load down in sunny Tallahassee: The Tallahassee Railroad, constructed in 1834, connected St. Marks and Tallahassee with mule-drawn carriages on wooden rails, later upgraded to steel rails and steam locomotives in 1856. Presently, the historic route has been paved over and renamed as the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.
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2. FSU Celebrity Graduates

Forget Hollywood and the gridiron, it's all about the "Tally-Ho" in Florida's own edutainment capital: Tallahassee is where the esteemed Florida State University has churned out stars like Oscar-winning actress Faye Dunaway and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.
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Did you know that Florida is home to one of the tallest lighthouses in the nation? Discover the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse, standing 175 feet tall with 203 steps, as it offers breathtaking views and a fascinating connection to the famous explorer. 🌊⚓️🔭

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3. Mastodon Scuba Diving

Who knew that mastodon scuba diving was a thing in Tallahassee? Uncovering long-buried secrets of the deep, the crew from the Aucilla Research Institute embarks on an underwater archaeological marathon: For 12 days they’ve been excavating the remains of a mastodon at Wakulla Springs, shedding light on mysterious prehistoric connections between our human ancestors and their jumbo-sized pals, while nurturing dreams of churning the waters from paleontologic to archaeological treasure troves.
Source => tallahassee.com

4. High-Speed Chase Escapades

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade; when life gives you Tallahassee, you make... a high-speed chase that crosses county lines? Oh, Florida! A Tallahassee man recently gained fame after leading Monroe County deputies on a daring pursuit into Butts County, stemming from his involvement in an alleged aggravated assault-domestic incident on Interstate 75 northbound. Daniel Young, the man in the metaphorical driver's seat, now faces multiple charges, including four counts of aggravated assault and one count of felony attempting to elude.
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5. Talking Walls: City Murals

If the walls could talk, Tallahassee's might just be the life of the party: This Floridian city is bursting with colorful and captivating outdoor murals displayed throughout various neighborhoods, from the groovy Railroad Square Art District to the pensive pieces gracing downtown streets, ensuring that art lovers are never without a sight to savor.
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