Tallahassee Florida VLOG - My First Impressions 

I really enjoyed Tallahassee, hope you enjoy the video. Yesterday explored Panama City Beach, and staying in Fort Walton Beach, then tomorrow off to Ocala area ✌️

I lived in Tallahassee for about 16 months while in graduate school, and I really loved the southern nature aspect of the city. Also, there is a beach close by, and it does offer excitement for college sports fans.

If you're going to drive along the coast on US-98, there are two very small charming cities of Apalachicola and Port St. Joe. If you're going along I-10, there is Falling Waters State Park, which has a 70 foot tall waterfall. Also, in Marianna, there are caves you can tour inside at Florida Caverns State Park.

Such beautiful scenery! Thank you for these vids you are doing, it's pretty cool to see different parts of Florida, and get your take on them.

What I think makes Florida, and any state for that matter, so interesting is its diversity of landscapes and scenery. And what sets it apart from almost everywhere else in the country is, you can bring a bottle of water with you and enjoy all the different aspects of the state 12 months a year. I never thought much of Tallahassee but I'd definitely visit after watching this.

Love going up into the pan handle to make me feel like I'm back in north america. real trees. hills. shade. Great stuff.

Looks absolutely gorgeous, it's just my type of place - lots of woods and TREES and I seen some lakes there. I know there's a gorgeous beach around 30 miles away .... St George's? I wish I lived there.

It’s great that you explored Tallahassee Florida I hope you enjoyed

I look forward to more videos from your road trip. It’s nice to see a different part of the world, especially where it’s more green. Keep up the great work Michael! You are helping more people than you know 😃

Glad you made it there....I highly recommend it. It feels like a big town and it's the most "southern" city in Florida I've been to. Lots of Spanish moss...so beautiful!

School isn't in session, so that's why the traffic isn't as bad.

In Tally you will come across a mixture of giant Oak Trees, Pine Trees, Maple Trees and Camphor Trees. Every once in a while you may spot a Palm Tree but overall they struggle in the winter cold. It seems the authorities are big here on trees and nature. The only problem with the trees is that you don't know where they begin and where the homes end.

I should add that even though Tallahassee does nothing for me personally the weather there in Spring and Fall is ranked as the best for Florida in regards to least heat and humidity

I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Tallahassee! You summed it up pretty well, laid back, southern charm and lots of outdoor spaces. We like to think of it as the natural side of Florida. If you ever do make it back, check out the Railroad Square Art District and make sure you plan some time to go kayaking.

What a beautiful park and pretty tree lined streets, shows there are different options when considering a move to FL

I'm from here so I'm partial. It's quiet ( away from the schools ) and it's artsy and governy. LOL. I cannot say real estate prices are "cheaper" than central or south Florida. With covid, inventory is so low now that prices are goofy high. Tallahassee also has finite amount of houses for sale at any given time, folks who want them ( because of jobs and educational opportunities ) will pay whatever they cost. We were so lucky, we found a foreclosure near Maclay ( yay ) and at retirement age we are finally living the lower crime dream we worked so long for.

Amazing. Glad to see you enjoyed the city. I’ve lived here 22 years and it gets a bad rap from locals and south fl transplants. Thanks for sharing a light! Dar

Love that turquoise water in the pond!

Sounds like the part of Florida for me ☺️ Another great video!!

3 of my kids went to college in Tally (getting ready to move my 4th down in a few weeks) . I've come to really love this charming town. Very, very friendly, I love the old architecture, lots of historical brick homes/buildings and moss trees line the streets. You have a very college town feel near the campuses , but just a little beyond are some very modern, clean upper class neighborhoods. As big as it is - it has a very cozy - small town feel. Tons of shopping - an hours drive to some very nice beaches.Of course I worried with my first kid moving there from Central FL concerning safety (being a city and all) but, like I said I've really come to love it!!!! ( I just love Tallahassee! ) can I say it enough! :)

My hometown!! Glad you enjoyed your visit.

Thanks again Michael for sharing another excellent review, Best Regards to both of you.

Another hit. You are right on about Tallahassee looking like DC, my home town, with those leafy trees that look like oak trees. Never thought there was that kind of shade in Florida, the sunshine state! Nice place for R&R and taking in the quiet vibes and history. We are doomed to repeat the same mistakes when we don't know history. You connect with nature always on your walks in Miami. I appreciate your narration of what you see. I will see this town thanks to you, some day. I love history of each place I visit. Some of the best places are not the huge tourist attractions. That was way cool for what it was. A nice contrast to what we think Florida is, all vibrant, crowded, noisy, and palm trees. Variety and differences really can spice things up.

You are right. Virtually no palm trees in Tallahassee. We have many bike trails and walking trails. A lot of canopy roads. Great parks for children. Pretty relaxing overall. It’s not all about beaches and amusement parks in FL.

Great Video.....love these trips, exactly what I was looking at doing so pretty excited actually to view the upcoming videos of Destin and the surrounding beach towns there!

Love this video. Thank you! It looks beautiful and I would love living there for the R&R.

That park looks so beautiful!

Definitely seems to have that southern vibe. Looks amazing and love that peacefulness. Can't wait to see what the downtown looks like. Will you be checking out Pensacola downtown? Thanks for the info!!!

I will be in Panama City Beach from the 9th to the 12th, then I'm making the journey down to Sanibel Island to see why it was named by Southern Living magazine as the best beach town 2021.. Tallahassee looks really laid back. Good job!

Very nice!! A beach I recommend on the gulf is Pine Island Beach, it’s in the Spring Hill/weeki wachee area about an hour north of Tampa, and it’s absolutely beautiful!! You will catch the best sunsets there!!

Beautiful footage! It reminds me of a town from up North like you’ve mentioned. And totally love a picnic in a place like that, lol. Looking forward to seeing more of this adventure!

Awesome Vid man! Tally is truly an oddity in Florida. Would love to hear your thoughts on Flagler Beach

Thank you, I am planning on moving from Ohio to Florida in November of 2022, for a number of reasons one of them is to be closer to my aging parents, and other family members, as well as my own health. I did make contact with an organization that does the same line of work I do in Ohio and they said my timing was impeccable because they have someone retiring and are excited to meet me...so hopefully that will still be the case when I arrive. I was looking at Tallahassee, I watched several videos that discouraged people, but from what I am seeing it really sounds like the perfect city for me. I will be turning 60 in December, and I realize it is a college town full of young people, but I am okay with that.

Go to St. Marks Refuge....about 20 miles from Tallahassee.... beautiful beach scenery there.....

thank you so much for this nice video. I felt like I travelled there. keep the wonderful job.

P.S. my nephew from Tampa just started school at FSU, and loves it!

Lets All wish Michael a Happy Bday today!!!!

Wow had no idea, it looks like a totally different Florida..very cool😊

Wow very nice place !

When I moved here I was surprised to find out we have a Frank Lloyd Wright house ("Spring House"). And Wakulla Springs is a nice little day trip, where you can see manatees in the wild.

Love your videos, and keep up the good work.

Does not look like the typical Florida landscape that comes to mind, water, sand, palm trees 🌴

As a long time Tallahassean, thank you for this very nice video of our fair city. Tallahassee has its issues, but overall, it is a nice place to raise a family. The big thing is the natural beauty of this area. There are a lot of outdoor recreation opportunities here, like running, walking, cycling, etc along with a very active recreation dept. We do not have the beaches or theme parks, but overall the quality of life is fairly good. When the students are here, things can get a little hectic driving wise, especially on home game weekends for FAMU or FSU. Thank you again for visiting Tallahassee and I hope the rest of your trip goes well.

It’s calm traffic now. When the students return, the traffic changes 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

Watching this video, I realized that I really want to move there, it's the kind of place i would like to live in, my girlfriend and I could be spending our lives peacefully in that kind of place, great video bro

I watched several of your videos and I’m venturing into the Air B&B business now . Good advice

Tally is South Georgia more than Florida really. More "Southern" and friendly to my mind. Yeah, students aren't there like usual because of Covid otherwise you'd see more traffic. You are within easy driving range of a lot of natural beauty. Love the live oak trees. Tallahassee's biggest issue for me is summer is brutal -- you aren't getting those Gulf Stream breezes like in South Florida.

Nice video, maybe sometime you should put, crystal river or lake in FL. on your to go list and swim w/the Manatee, something thats still on my list. Stay safe my friend and happy travels, cant wait to see your next video! I believe they are close to Ocala and Gainesville, Natural spring water where the temp of water never goes below 70 from what i remember.

Tallahassee is pretty nice compared to the rest of the US. The state capital is cool to visit. I would also check the Florida State University campus, especially their football stadium. I would much rather live on the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, but it is worth visiting.

I wish you had driven on some of the canopy roads in Tally. Amazing! You could have also toured the Florida State University campus. Also, you can reach the coast in 45 minutes from Tallahassee but you can also go see the Mariana Caverns or Blue Springs or many other day trip destinations close to the city. I went to school at Florida State University and stayed in Tallahassee for a few years before moving to Atlanta.

I was surprised of how much I liked Tallahassee after visiting. Love the videos, keep up the great content. Also,check out Delray Beach Market and that whole area if you haven’t already. I think you’ll like it. 👌🏾

walkulla springs has beaches, st marks, aligator point, shell point all of that is nearby. tallahassee is surrounded by cities of less than 10,000 people and was created with families in mind so it was never intended to be a party spot. and the musuem is open on weekends. you should have visited to see the animals and go ziplining. there are also pools to go to as well.

I like Tallahassee .. very green…dense green. Like the university .. thankfully no damn beaches I’ve traveled the entire state Was recently in the Everglades Ok to visit southern FL but you can have the traffic.. congestion.. tolls .. … and did I mention the congestion.. too many damn people .. phew

South Florida has more of the tropical atmosphere that I was seeking i like it better than northern Florida

Im surprised how great the iPhone quality looks. I use a Samsung s10 for my videos and they turn out pretty darn good too. Still hoping for that RU-vid analytics video review after the trip! cheers man.

Ty for visiting Tally 😄

Thank you

Would you say sunny isles is a good spot to raise a family ?

As a resident of Tallahassee, north Florida is basically Georgie and alabama

My hometown!

I have a request brother. If u could get some drone shots of the area's of Florida u visit.

It's a great place to live but don't tell everyone!

There are still plenty of palm trees

The price of housing is insanely expensive specifically in the Southwood area!! Wondering why it’s super expensive?

check some medium houses for sale let us know ....of course while you guys have a wonderful road trip wish u guys a FUNNNN trip.

Illinois vibes in the capital of florida... nice city.... thanks for sharing 👍

Beautiful! I liked it a lot, not sure if I'd live there though.

Wait till the students come back

It’s not as tropical as South Florida

Can you do a vlog about Jacksonville ?

Visited a few weeks ago, a short stay. Would like to return!

No Palm trees. That is the beauty of North Florida.

wowww super serenity wowwww

Would this be a good city for a 30-year-old? In terms of jobs, dating, etc.

Hmm I’ve been through Tallahassee a few times driving back and forth from Texas before I moved. We stopped over and I guess didn’t register with us Bc it felt like home not Florida lol. So ya it’s the anti Florida

Yes, Tallahassee has 4 seasons...🍂

What's wrong with Flagler Beach? One of the best beach towns on the Atlantic coast of Florida IMO.

How are house prices and crime rates?

Welcome to Tally

if there are less Floridians per square meter, than it has to be better

Never been there! Nice to get a taste of what it’s like there. I remember speaking with someone from Tallahassee and he had a very Southern accent. Did you find that there too?

I'm one of those people who said skip tallahassee but idk it does look nice. I'm also a gator grad so I'm biased! You should check out gainesville when you go to ocala!

I live here. I make videos on Tallahassee. Great video hun thanks for sharing 🤗

It reminded me of Georgia so I figured better to just live in the mountain portion of Georgia for that lifestyle. Ouch I’ll say on behalf of poor Flagler beach

to the ppl who don't know Tallahassee is the capital of Florida and they call it Tally sometime

I am so glad you are finally in the panhandle and making exciting and enjoyable discoveries! Yea, Michael! Also, those trees are Spanish Moss.

For anyone saying there's nothing to do in Tallahasse, its not the city that's the problem, you're just boring asf.

is that a Spring in that park?

There's a 26% poverty rate there what were the people like? Friendly or standoffish?

I drove thru Tallahassee on I 10 and speed limit is 70 and capital circle exits is from exits 196 to 203.

please make one video on jacksonville city?plsssssssss

What townships were you in?

I really didn't like Tallahassee that much when I was there...I mean it was ok but it kind of reminded me of Charlottesville,Va ...where I moved to after leaving Long Island and I really HATED Charlottesville... typical college town feel (even though you might not have picked up on that vibe,with COVD and all...like you...I prefer the beach lifestyle...sand...sea...and Sun...enjoy your journey!

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They're called oak trees there's pecan trees pine trees

I've been here for 15 years. The only good thing about the summer is the lack of students, the humidity and heat here will get to ya.

It's the armpit of Florida. Kinda hidden away and if you get too close your nose will tell you it's not a place you want to stay too long.

Yes, Florida is sooooooo flat! Haha

West Palm Beach has hills

Did you REALLY compare Miami to St Augustine????!!!!! As if they have alot in common?? HARDLY!! WHILE THEY BOTH have tourism and beaches...that's about where the comparisons end. While bigger and more going on than in Tally....St Augustine is nevertheless - a quaint little town when compared to Miami. An outgoing kid in his/her early to mid twenties that moved from their hometown of Miami/Ft Lauderdale area would be bored to tears and in a bit of culture shock as his English would be put to regular use and he'll need to actually own a jacket and even on occasion (albeit few and far between..usually...BUT DEFINITELY can be used between 2 to over 10 times between late fall/early Spring.. depending on the severity of the winter season) break out scarves, gloves and long johns as overcast, damp, windy "SEATTLELIKE" days can occur with temps staying in the 40's ALL DAY... Although not common..every few Winters highs in the 30's even occur from time to time. Even St Augustine's normal Winter highs in low to mid 60s as nd lows in lower to mid 40's would chill a Miami Native to the bone as those are about the coldest Miami (exceptions have and do occur.. of course) normally gets a few times each winter. Culture too as Southern accents, while not quite as predominant as . .