Florida Neighborhoods Conference
June 26-28, 2008
Tallahassee, FL
Celebrating Florida's Great Neighborhoods... A Capital Idea!
Conference Tours
Note: the Conference Tours are scheduled concurrently with the Conference Workshops
T1 - Garden Tour
These beautiful ornamental gardens are a masterpiece of floral architecture, that feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of azaleas and camellias. Hear Master Gardeners talk about rain gardens and native landscaping at their demonstration gardens while on the tour.
T2 - Downtown Historical Tour
Experience past and present cultures of Florida with articles and artifacts in the Museum of Florida History and the historic Knott House. Also, learn about downtown Tallahassee's old architecture and new development
T3 - Tour Tallahassee's Universities
Receive a guided tour of two of the nation's top colleges - Florida A & M University and Florida State University. Information about joining the student bodies will also be available.
T4 - Wakulla Springs
Enjoy one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, by swimming, walking the nature trails, taking a glass-bottom boat ride, and viewing the wildlife.
T5 - Canopy Roads
Enjoy a trolley ride under Tallahassee's famous live oak canopies; hear about the history of the roads, tree conservation measures, and the development pressures they face. Click here
T6 - Mission San Luis
Experience living history at the re-created 17th century community of Mission San Luis, where Apalachee Indians and Spanish Catholics once lived together.
T7 - Florida Emergency Operations Center
Find out how Florida reacts to a variety of natural disasters from wildfires to tornadoes to hurricanes. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a look at the state's emergency response system.
T8 - 2004 "Best in America" Park System
Come See Why! Visit downtown parks that host concerts, art sales, and farmers' markets; and recreational facilities that inspire sports, picnics, and fun activities for residents.
T9 - Infill/ Affordable Housing
From innovative public housing, to supportive homeless housing, to energy-efficient housing design, to mixed income neighborhood revitalization, see how Tallahassee tackles different issues in affordable housing.
T10 - Frenchtown Neighborhood Revitalization
Tour historic Frenchtown, a traditionally African American community in the heart of Tallahassee. Learn about the history of the neighborhood, challenges it has faced, and efforts to re-energize the local economy.
T11 - Downtown Arts & Galleries
Experience the arts and entertainment district of Tallahassee, the Mary Brogan Art Museum and hear about the future of downtown galleries.
T12 - Family Downtown Tour
See two fantastic movies in the IMAX and Digital Dome theaters at the Challenger Learning Center. With a 5-story high screen and stereo sound - you'll feel like you're in the movie.
T13 - Midtown Tallahassee Neighborhoods
With Lake Ella Park as an activity centerpiece, Midtown is emerging as a walkable residential and entertainment district. Hear about redevelopment efforts and energizing economic development.
T14 - Neighborhood Revitalization - Southside Strategy
This tour visits communities that have combined grassroots community energy and local investment to improve their neighborhoods with community centers, new affordable housing, safety improvements and more.
T15 - Living with Universities
Neighborhoods near universities experience unique challenges and opportunities. Find out how Tallahassee is balancing student and city resident life.
T16 - African American Landmarks and Legacies Tour
Re-live history and experience Tallahassee like never before by touring African American historical sites and communities with the Riley Museum. Learn about the significant events and heroes that shaped Tallahassee.
T17 - Tallahassee Senior Center
Explore the celebrated facility and high quality programming of a senior citizen center that focuses on support, enjoyment, and health.