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IT’S TALLAHASSEE IN A DAY’S WORK MEETINGS 2019 PLANNER GUIDE VisitTallahassee.com VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 1
UNIVERSITY CENTER CLUB | DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY A favorite destination among Tallahassee professionals, legislators and academic scholars, no venue is more attuned to doing business than University Center Club. Our convenient downtown campus location, 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces, and meticulous attention to detail, all produce a framework that ensures success. Located in Doak Campbell Stadium, The University City Center beautifully accommodates gatherings of every size and 850.644.9071 scope … events, cuisine and service worth cheering about! VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 3
SOON YOU’LL BE SAYING #IHEARTTALLY TOO Meetings RETREATS , small meetings and conferences score big in Tallahassee. With our abundance of natural beauty, award-winning local restaurants and craft breweries along with an impressive range of complimentary services, Tallahassee represents an exceptional choice for your next event. Named the No. 9 Best Southern City by Southern Living magazine, we invite visitors to explore and discover for themselves why Tallahassee is so special. Conveniently located in Florida’s Panhandle, our year-round mild temperatures and abundance of group activities are just some of the reasons why meeting planners and attendees say “#iHeartTally.” With numerous distinctive venues and a commitment to making your meeting a success, you will quickly understand why Tallahassee is the best choice for your next event. KEY CONTACT: Janet Roach, Meetings & Conventions Director (850) 606-2320 Janet.Roach@VisitTallahassee.com
Inside 12 Meetings with a View 17 Going Green 30 Group Dining 18 7 At Your Service 9 Why Planners & Attendees Say #iHeartTally 12 Meetings with a View LEON COUNTY DIVISION OF It’s ALL TOURISM (VISIT TALLAHASSEE) 14 10 Things to do for Free THE 2019 MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE TO FLORIDA’S CAPITAL 17 18 Going Green Group Activities Here! REGION Visitor Information Center 106 E. Jefferson St., Downtown, (850) 606-2305, (800) 628-2866, Fax: (850) 606-2301, VisitTallahassee.com 25 Meeting Venue Directory Executive Director: Kerri L. Post Meeting Planner Guide Editors: 30 Group Dining Scott Lindeman, Janet Roach Client Service Representative: 32 Where to Stay Melinda Lanigan, Rowland Publishing, Inc. Graphic Designer: 35 Area Map Lindsey Masterson, Rowland Publishing, Inc. Advertising Services Coordinator: Lisa Sostre, Rowland Publishing, Inc. 37 Transportation The 2019 Meetings Planner Guide is published annually by Visit Tallahassee and is designed and produced by Rowland ON THE COVER: Publishing Inc., Tallahassee, Florida. This guide does not The meeting space at Hampton represent all businesses/organizations within the community. Inn & Suites Tallahassee Capitol- While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, changes or additions are welcome. Reproduction of Unversity is one of many options the Meeting Planner Guide in whole or in part is permitted with for your next meeting or event. written permission from Visit Tallahassee. 6 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
ABOUT US At Your Service Visit Tallahassee is the official Visit Tallahassee helps make your next event a success — whether it’s a destination marketing organization meeting for 10 or 1,200 — by offering a variety of services ranging from for Tallahassee-Leon County. navigating hotel options and coordinating team-building activities to Tourism is charged with marketing finding suitable dining venues, after-hours entertainment or the latest in Tallahassee-Leon County nationally as technology enhancements. Our staff of local experts has long-term, in- a premier leisure, business and sports market relationships and offers a comprehensive, multi-faceted view of destination through direct sales, Tallahassee, tailored to the needs of your group. advertising, public relations, sports, Visit Tallahassee Professional Staff: film and visitor services. In 2018, Tallahassee-Leon County welcomed • Serves as your liaison with the local hospitality industry 2.37 million visitors who contributed • Prepares and distributes customized requests for proposals on $910 million in economic impact and your behalf accounted for over 14,500 people • Coordinates site visits and area tours in our community employed in the • Provides expertise and assistance with lodging and venue selection tourism and hositality industry. • Assists with city-wide event planning, including off-site venues and selection of activities • Offers recommendations and/or personalized itineraries for FOR MORE INFORMATION delegates and their travel companions • Provides complimentary welcome bags and visitor information for all groups GO TO: VisitTallahassee.com ENGAGE WITH US Funding Assistance On Social Media Visit Tallahassee also offers three different financial incentive programs for groups, including: VISITTALLAHASSEE VISIT_TALLY • Special Event Grants • Sports Event Grants VISIT_TALLY • Meetings & Conventions Transportation Funding While staff will gladly explain the benefits, requirements and deadlines for each, detailed information and the online application are available OR CALL TOLL FREE at VisitTallahassee.com/industry/meetings-groups under the “Funding (800) 628-2688 Assistance” and “Services” tabs. VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 7
EXPERIENCE CONVENIENCE AND HOSPITALITY WITH STAYBRIDGE SUITES Staybridge Suites is fully equipped for your business stays and corporate gatherings with classrooms, meeting rooms and reception halls fit for conferences, reunions and receptions. The spacious veranda overlooks a beautiful lake and can be tented for any event. Lynne Capece Troelstrup Marketing Director of Sales Staybridge Suites I-10 East Direct (850) 219-7010 1600 Summit Lake Drive LTroelstrup@staybridgetlh.com Front Desk (850) 219-7000 8 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
5 1 REASONS MEETINGS REINVENTED Meeting in Tallahassee will ensure you say #iHeartTally Meeting planners looking to leave their mark are looking at Tallahassee. Gone are the days of uninspiring conference rooms and a “fend-for-yourself” attitude toward outside entertainment. Why not meet overlooking the football field 3 AFTER HOURS Amp up the contemporary vibe for “after-the-meeting” options with group dinners and off-site events in one of Tallahassee’s walkable entertainment districts filled with award-winning restaurants, renowned craft breweries and of the Florida State Seminoles, a contemporary rooftop live music. lounge in the heart of the Tallahassee skyline, or at an award-winning craft brewery? Our creative approach to UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY attracting meetings led to a rapid rise in the number of 4 Named the No. 9 Best Southern City by Southern Living meetings and events held in Tallahassee. magazine, Tallahassee reflects the grace and charm characteristic of true Southern hospitality. With our rolling PLAN WITH EASE hills, canopied roads and moss-draped oaks, Florida’s Capital 2 & DON’T BREAK THE BANK City is more than a pretty place. Independent research shows Tallahassee offers affordable options year-round and is “pretty city” and “friendly people and great hospitality” rank ranked the No. 1 most affordable destination in Florida1. Visit No. 1 and 2 in visitor impressions of the city. Tallahassee provides complimentary services ranging from RFP distribution and coordinating site visits to assisting TAKE IT OUTSIDE & TEAM BUILD with securing lodging. 92% of planners who held meetings in 5 Strengthen the bond with delegates through ropes courses, Tallahassee were very satisfied with the experience2 and 95% aerial obstacle courses, painting and pottery classes. Go of visitors plan on returning.3 out and explore some of Florida’s most popular and scenic forests, rivers and trails without sacrificing comfort. Highly 1 Business Travel News 2017 Corporate Travel Index rated hiking, biking and paddling outings are conveniently 2 Downs & St. Germain Research, Meeting Planner Study located within minutes of modern hotels and restaurants. 3 Downs & St. Germain Research, Economic Impact Report VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 9
MAKE YOUR HISTORY TODAY With breathtaking vistas on the shores of Lake Bradford, the Tallahassee Museum offers a variety of rental spaces nestled in 52 acres of native wildlife, modern and historic buildings. From business meetings and company picnics to family reunions, weddings and intimate gatherings, our team can help make your event memorable and historic. 10 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
THE TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM 3945 Museum Drive | (850) 575-8684 | tallahasseemuseum.org VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 11
Meetings WITH A VIEW The landscape of unique meeting space is changing as Tallahassee continues growing — and one of our specialties is venues with a view. CHAMPIONS CLUB AT DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM 1 Champions Way, Building B, 4th Floor (850) 644-9071 UniversityCenterClub.com One of Tallahassee’s largest event spaces, the Champions Club, offers 100,000 square feet of mixed use space — 70,000 square feet of indoor/air- conditioned space and 30,000 square feet of covered rooftop terraces with cabanas — both offering panoramic views of the Capitol, Florida State University and Bobby Bowden field. PROOF BREWERY 1320 S. MONROE ST. (850) 577-0517 ProofBrewingCo.com Occupying a full city block just steps from downtown, Proof Brewing Co. offers private meeting space for up to 66 people seated and 120 reception style, including indoor and outdoor beer garden and behind-the-scenes tours of the working brewery. 12 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
BRICKS & BRASS 316 W. Tennessee St. (850) 422-4200 BricksAndBrass850.com Opened in 2019, Bricks & Brass offers over 5,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. This venue features brick walls, polished concrete floors, mid-century modern light fixtures and large windows that flood the space in natural light. HOTEL DUVAL HORIZON BALLROOM & LEVEL 8 LOUNGE 415 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-6000 HotelDuval.com This boutique hotel is housed within a historic building offering 117 guest rooms and 6,350-square-feet of meeting space including a 2,700-square-foot ballroom overlooking the Downtown and Midtown districts. TALLAHASSEE AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 6800 MAHAN DRIVE (850) 942–0137 tacm.com Where else can you host meeting, conference or reception and see hundreds of rare and classic cars? This truly unique location offers five banquet rooms, can support up to 1,000 people and provides 35,000 total square feet of meeting space. VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 13
TO DO 10 things for FREE! 1 5 BLACK ARCHIVES 9 RESEARCH CENTER J.R. ALFRED GREENWAY MUSEUM OF FLORIDA & MUSEUM Trailahassee.com HISTORY FAMU.edu/BlackArchives MuseumOfFloridaHistory.com 2 6 10 BRADLEY’S FLORIDA’S HISTORIC TALLAHASSEE-LEON COUNTRY STORE COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS CAPITOL MUSEUM SIDEWALK BradleysCountryStore.com FLHistoricCapitol.gov VisitTallahassee.com 3 7 CASCADES PARK CapitalCityAmphitheater.com KNOTT HOUSE MUSEUM MuseumOfFloridaHistory.com DiscoverCascades.com For more information on the above FREE attractions, 4 8 RAILROAD SQUARE ART PARK LICHGATE ON HIGH ROAD please go to: RailroadSquare.com LichgateOnHighRoad.org VisitTallahassee.com/Explore COOSH’S BAYOU ROUGE Coosh’s Bayou Rouge, where every day is Mardi Gras, and you don’t even have to leave Tallahassee! Let us help you with your next group activity or special occasion — our catering menu is sure to spice up your next event. 705 S. Woodward Ave., Suite 102 (850) 597-9505 6267 Old Water Oak Road (850) 894-4110 cooshs.com 14 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR ALL OCCASIONS Modern Classic Sophistication. Incredible Service. In the heart of our city, a new experience awaits. DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Tallahassee is revitalized with a brilliant new transformation. We celebrate the individuality of each guest, serving you with exquisite service and comfort. Our convenient central location, numerous dining and entertainment options within walking distance and well-appointed guest rooms make the DoubleTree by Hilton the premier choice for events in Tallahassee. Enjoy the attention to detail you’ve come to expect in a hotel that redefines excellence in hospitality. 101 S. Adams St. 2 Blocks from the Capitol | 243 Well-Appointed Guest Rooms (850) 224-5000 10,000 Sq. Ft. of Flexible Event Space | High-Speed Wi-Fi Available Throughout Property tallahassee.doubletree.com Hilton HHonors Rewards Points VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 15
CATERING AVAILABLE Deli Sandwiches, Box Lunches, Salads & More! Catering Available! Free Wi-Fi. Fresh baked cookies available. We serve breakfast and we deliver! Online ordering available. Open Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 104 1/2 S. Monroe St. (850) 224-6870 | Fax (850) 224-6871 metrodelitally.com 16 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
GREEN MEETINGS Incorporating green initiatives into your next meeting or event has never been easier. Below is a list of 10 Tips to get you started and additional resources. TAKE A BREAK When planning the agenda, be sure to include breaks for stretching and walking. Healthy practices are sustainable too. CONSERVE ENERGY When the meeting concludes, turn off REDUCE PAPER Send electronic copies of agendas and/or all lights and electronics. presentations before the meeting. When printing is necessary, be sure to print double-sided and provide receptacles for recycling the paper afterward. BRAG ABOUT YOUR EFFORTS Make sure attendees are aware of the green initiatives implemented into the meeting and ask for their help in recycling and energy conservation during the event. USE REUSABLE (OR RECYCLABLE) Every little bit helps. NAMETAGS/BADGE HOLDERS Do this so name tags can be used at future events. REUSE SUPPLIES Before buying new supplies, check your For additional help in going green, contact organization’s inventory. Consider “greener” options for the new items Sustainable Tallahassee’s Green Business you need. Committee. Sustainable Tallahassee is a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental stewardship and economic vitality through GREEN VENDING Ask your caterer/vendors to avoid using education and collaboration. single-use items, such as Styrofoam, plastic, straws and disposable Visit their website at: SustainableTallahassee.org plates and utensils. If that’s not possible, paper and cardboard products are better disposable options than plastic and Styrofoam. Or email admin@SustainableTallahassee.org for any questions. CHOOSE A “GREEN” VENUE Select hotels and venues ADDITIONAL RESOURCES offering green policies and practices or actively work with the selected venue to ensure green practices are being implemented. Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (Federal Law): This Act protects food donors and the recipient agency against liability, excepting only gross BUY LOCAL When ordering food for your meeting, order from negligence and/or intentional misconduct. local suppliers and avoid waste by double-checking your numbers. Website: GPO.gov Donate leftovers to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Leon County offers an online document of local places to donate food and used office supplies at: SKIP THE BOTTLED WATER Save money and the planet GrowingGreen.org/WasteReduction by serving water and other drinks in pitchers and/or coolers with reusable cups/glassware. VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 17
IT’S ALL HERE! CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER SPACE MISSION SIMULATOR TALLAHASSEE offers an array of team-building activities The next best thing to actual space flight with a Mission Control room designed after perfect for groups. Below is a list of popular NASA Johnson Space Center and an orbiting options. For a complete list of things to do in Tallahassee, go to VisitTallahassee.com/Explore. space station modeled after the laboratory on the International Space Station. During a space mission, team members work as FSU RESERVATION scientists and engineers. CHALLENGE COURSE ChallengerTLH.com/Space-Mission-Simulator Leadership and team-building sessions on the ground, low ropes courses, or the new high ropes courses. CampusRec.FSU.edu/Outdoors/Challenge/Rates HISTORY & CULTURE Incorporate some history and culture into your meeting. History dating back to the 1600s is everywhere in Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE BREW • Mission San Luis TOURS • Historic Florida Capitol Hop on the Tallahassee Brew Bus and • Museum of Florida History experience the blossoming craft beer scene in the Capital City. Pre-set and custom tours available and include stops at local breweries, private tours of the production MISCELLANEOUS breweries and tastings. TallahasseeBrewBus.com FUN • Bowling: Capital Lanes, Seminole Bowl, Galimore Lanes at FAMU • Hangar 38, TheHangar38.com • Flippin’ Great Pinball, FlippinGreat.com • Fire Betty’s Arcade Bar, Facebook.com/Firebettys • Firefly Pottery, FireFlyPottery.net TREE-TO-TREE • Fun Station, ItsFunner.com ADVENTURES • Painting with a Twist, PaintingWithATwist.com/Tallahassee Zip through tree-tops, soar over cypress swamps and conquer • Skate World, SkateWorld1.com aerial games and obstacles on one of • SkyZone, SkyZone.com/Tallahassee Tallahassee Museum’s Tree to Tree • Urban Air Tallahassee, Adventures courses. UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com TallahasseeMuseum.org/ • Tallahassee Rock Gym, TreeToTreeAdventures/Courses TallyRockGym.com 18 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
Tallahassee Tours: SIGHTSEEING FROM CORPORATE A DIFFERENT VIEW Seeing the sights in Tallahassee has never been easier and more fun. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Get a different vantage point by electric cart, scooter, bicycle-driven car- riage, Segway or even a helicopter. See historic Downtown, the Capitol, monuments, the arts district, trendy Midtown, scenic parks, the universities, popular retail areas and neighboring communities. Choose from prepared itineraries, or design your own. The Tallahassee area offers several options CAPITAL CITY TOURS for groups seeking a team-building activity (850) 212-2063, ToursInTallahassee.com that provides long-term community benefits. Enjoy narrated tours and hop-on/hop-off day passes with nine desig- Leave a lasting, positive impression by build- nated stops via electric cart. Other options include: walking tours of ing homes, feeding the hungry or helping downtown, city tours by SUV, ghost tours during the fall and tours clean local parks and waterways. We can to nearby areas, including Apalachicola and Wakulla Springs. assist you with recommendations tailored to your group’s interests or goals. If your group’s schedule doesn’t provide extra time for volunteering, but you want to CAPITAL CITY PEDICABS make a contribution to the community, the (850) 597-2276, CapitalCityPedicabs.com Visit Tallahassee staff can connect you with A two-seat pedicab, propelled by a pedaling driver, takes you on an open local charities for the perfect solution. carriage ride through historic Downtown, along Gaines Street, through All Saints District and Railroad Square Art Park. TALLAHASSEE SEGWAY TOURS (850) 385-6376, TallahasseeSegwayTours.com See the town by Segway, a wheeled, stand-up transporter. Guides lead groups of up to six on tours Downtown, along Gaines Street, through All Saints District, the universities and Railroad Square Art Park. A two-seater scooter is also available. TALLAHASSEE HELICOPTERS (850) 841-1111, Tallahassee-Helicopters.com Choose from 10 options ranging from 2 to 60 miles in a four-seat helicopter. The aerial routes include Tallahassee, Wakulla Springs, Lake Talquin and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, as well as sunset tours and custom options. VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 19
HOTEL DUVAL Boutique hotel in a historic building with 117 loft-inspired guest rooms, more than 6,000 square feet of innovative event space and home of Level 8 Lounge, LeRoc, and Shula’s 347 Grill. Beautiful views of downtown and midtown Tallahassee. Earn Marriott Rewards points for events . Meetings at Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection — Exactly like nothing else. 415 N. Monroe St. | (850) 224-6753 | hotelduval.com 20 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE’S AFFORDABLE LUXURY VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 21
NEW DOWNTOWN LOCATION Serving Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Great Food | Great Friends Warm & Inviting Atmosphere Upscale Tastes at Affordable Prices The Egg Cafe and Eatery Tue–Sun 7 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Kleman Plaza 300 S. Duval St. For more information about Catering or Booking the Banquet Room (850) 907-3447 Call: (850) 907-3447 Email: Schmidserv@comcast.net 3740 Austin Davis Ave. (850) 765-0703 22 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
MEETINGS AND EVENTS DONE RIGHT Located in the heart of the city, Four Points by Sheraton has the style and service you want for your meeting or event. Choose from over 10,500 square feet of flexible space, with the capacity to host as many as 345 attendees at our newest event space – Bricks & Brass. 164 Guest Rooms and Suites | Free Wi-Fi | Free Parking | Resort-Style Pool with Outdoor Bar 316 W. Tennessee St. 24-Hour Fitness Center | Full-Service Restaurant and Bar | 10,500 Square Feet of Meeting (850) 422-4200 | (850) 422-0067 and Event Space | LEED Silver Certified | Four Comfort Beds FourPointsTally.com VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 23
DINE LIKE FAMILY With 20 years of experience, Bella Bella offers full-service catering for as little as an office luncheon of 10 to a wedding for 150. Open Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat 4–10 p.m. 123 E. 5th Ave. Lunch | Dinner | Catering (850) 412-1114 Private Dining Room thebellabella.com 24 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
MEETING VENUE DIRECTORY Total Meeting Banquet Theater Location Space (SF) Capacity Capacity Meeting Rooms DOWNTOWN 1 Bricks & Brass 316 W. Tennessee St., 32301 3,563 225 300 1 (850) 422-4200 | BricksAndBrass850.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 2 Challenger Learning Center 200 S. Duval St., 32301 10,516 — 287 8 (850) 645-7827 | ChallengerTLH.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Restaurant/Café 3 Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) 816 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 32301 1,015 40 75 1 (850) 224-2500 | COCA.TallahasseeArts.org/Resources/Rent-Our-Space Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 4 Florida Historic Capitol Museum 400 S. Monroe St., 32399 4,259 — 32 3 (850) 487-1902 | FLHistoricCapitol.gov Amenities: A/V 5 John G. Riley House & Museum 419 E. Jefferson St., 32301 1,000 40 50 1 (850) 681-7881 | RileyMuseum.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 6 LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts 125 N. Gadsden St., 32301 1,675 — 40 5 (850) 222-8800 | LeMoyne.org Amenities: Wi-Fi 7 Private Rooms at Andrew’s, The 228 S. Adams St., 32301 1,650 +/- 120 — 3 (850) 645-9255 | andrewsdowntown.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Exclusive Caterer 8 Tallahassee Community College Capitol Center 300 W. Pensacola St., 32301 1,834 100 105 3 (850) 201-7662 | TCC.FL.edu Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Computer Lab MIDTOWN 9 Goodwood Museum and Gardens 1600 Miccosukee Rd., 32308 5,968 200 250 3 (850) 877-4202 | GoodwoodMuseum.org Amenities: A/V 10 O ld Willis Dairy 1609 Centerville Road, 32308 2,857 60 100 2 (850) 322-1293 | OldWillisDairy.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 11 Tallahassee Garden Club 507 N. Calhoun St., 32301 2,250 100 — 5 (850) 224-3371 | TallahasseeGardenClub.com 12 Theatre Tallahassee 1861 Thomasville Rd., 32303 3,600 — 271 2 (850) 224-4597 | TheatreTallahassee.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 13 Woman’s Club of Tallahassee 1513 Cristobal Dr., 32303 3,700 200 300 1 (850) 224-0825 | GFWCWomansClubOfTallahassee.org NORTHEAST 14 Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park 3540 Thomasville Rd., 32309 1,200 36 — 1 (850) 487-4556 | FloridaStateParks.org/Maclay-Gardens VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 25
MEETING VENUE DIRECTORY Total Meeting Banquet Theater Location Space (SF) Capacity Capacity Meeting Rooms NORTHEAST (CONT.) 15 Dorothy B. Oven Park 3205 Thomasville Rd., 32308 941 32 40 2 (850) 891-3915 | TalGov.com/Parks/Parks-CC-Oven.aspx Amenities: Wi-Fi 16 Golden Eagle Golf & Country Club 3700 Golden Eagle Dr., 32312 2,767 150 200 4 (850) 893-7700 | GoldenEagleCC.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 17 Hearth & Soul 1410 Market St., D1, 32312 4,000 — — 2 (850) 894-SOUL, HearthandSoul.com Amenities: Wi-Fi 18 Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy 13093 Henry Beadel Dr., 32312 960 50 80 1 (850) 893-4153 | TallTimbers.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V NORTHWEST 19 Pavilion at the Centre of Tallahassee, The 2415 N. Monroe St., 32303 88,400 2,000 6,000 5 (850) 999-2279 | TallyPavilion.com WiFi, AV, Exclusive Caterer, Restaurant/Café EAST 20 Florida Sheriffs Association Training Center 2617 Mahan Dr., 32308 2,074 — 96 3 (850) 877-2165 | FLSheriffs.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 21 Pearl in the Wild 1848 Jefferson Rd., 32317 10,000 300 — 1 (850) 656-1322 | pearlinthewild.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 22 Retreat at Bradley's Pond 9002 Bradley Rd., 32309 3,200 200 250 1 (850) 561-6328 | BradleysPond.com Amenities: Wi-Fi 23 Shiloh Farm Chapel & Barn 1500 Benjamin Chaires Rd., 32317 7,500 300 — 3 (850) 766-5902 | ShilohEvents.com Amenities: Wi-Fi 24 Space at Feather Oaks, The 6500 Miccosukee Rd., 32309 3,700 75 — 1 (850) 566-9550 | TheSpaceAtFeatherOaks.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 25 Tallahassee Automobile Museum 6800 Mahan Dr., 32308 35,000 1,000 1,500 4 (850) 942-0137 | TACM.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V FSU/FAMU CAMPUSES & COLLEGETOWN 26 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University 505 W. Pensacola St., 32301 54,000 2,400 3,390 7 (850) 487-1691 | TuckerCivicCenter.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Restaurant/Café 27 Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Grand Ballroom 925 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., 32307 5,817 272 500 1 (850) 561-2580 | StudentActivities.famu.edu Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 28 Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Lee Hall Auditorium 1628 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., 32307 — — 1,190 1 (850) 561-2649 | StudentActivities.FAMU.edu Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 29 Florida State University Alumni Center 1030 W. Tennessee St., 32306 5,895 248 350 3 (850) 644-2767 | Alumni.FSU.edu Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 26 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
MEETING VENUE DIRECTORY Total Meeting Banquet Theater Location Space (SF) Capacity Capacity Meeting Rooms FSU/FAMU CAMPUSES & COLLEGETOWN (CONT.) 30 F lorida State University Askew Student Life Building 942 Learning Way, 32306 (850) 644-0034 | Union.FSU.edu/GuestServices (General Meetings) — — 380 1 Movies.FSU.edu (Theater Use) Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 31 Florida State University Conference Center 555 W. Pensacola St., 32306 35,000 180 350 14 (850) 644-3801 | LearningForLife.FSU.edu/FSU-Conference-Center Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Computer Lab, Restaurant/Café 32 F lorida State University Opperman Music Hall 114 N. Copeland St., 32304 — — 437 1 (850) 644-5541 | Music.FSU.edu/Facilities Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 33 F lorida State University Ruby Diamond Concert Hall 222 S. Copeland St., 32304 — — 1,200 1 (850) 644-5541 | Music.FSU.edu/Facilities Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 34 F lorida State University Student Services Building 97 S. Woodward Ave., 32306 7,531 275 96 8 (850) 644-6083 | Union.FSU.edu/SAC/EventPlanning Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 35 G athering, The 705 S. Woodward Ave. #201, 32304 5,000 150 — 1 (850) 228-6817 | GatheringTallahassee.com/ Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer 36 University Center Club & Dunlap Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium 1 Champions Way, Building B, 4th Floor 34,247 350 — 11 (850) 644-9071 | UniversityCenterClub.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer WEST 37 M ission San Luis 2100 W. Tennessee St., 32304 9,726 250 300 6 (850) 245-6406 | MissionSanLuis.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 38 T allahassee Community College 444 Appleyard Dr., 32304 23,390 650 1,200 16 (850) 201-6058 | TCC.FL.edu/Conferences Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Restaurant/Café SOUTHWEST 39 F lorida State University Reservation 3226 Flastacowo Rd., 32310 2,907 48 60 3 (850) 644-6892 | CampusRec.FSU.edu/Outdoors/Reservation Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 40 T allahassee Museum 3945 Museum Dr., 32310 2,438 20 30 3 (850) 575-8684 | TallahasseeMuseum.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Restaurant/Café SOUTHEAST 41 Lewiswood Farm 4500 Natural Bridge Rd., 32305 3,720 240 — 1 (850) 421-5039 42 M oon, The 1105 E. Lafayette St., 32301 21,900 1,500 800 2 (850) 878-6900 x114 | MoonEvents.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V 43 N orth Florida Fairgrounds 441 E. Paul Russell Rd., 32301 60,000 750 900 5 (850) 878-3247 | NorthFloridaFair.com Amenities: Wi-Fi 44 SouthWood Club House, The 3750 Grove Park Dr., 32311 2,601 100 — 2 (850) 942-4653 | SouthWoodGolf.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Exclusive Caterer, Restaurant/Café 45 SouthWood House & Cottages, The 3255 Hemingway Blvd., 32311 2,080 80 — 1 (850) 942-4653 | SouthWoodGolf.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 27
TCC CONFERENCE AND EVENT SOLUTIONS Tallahassee Community College offers custom, budget-friendly conference and event solutions to meet your unique event planning needs. With first-rate support services, all-inclusive amenities and a variety of venue options, TCC is the ideal choice to host your conference, seminar, banquet, trade show, social function or other event. TCC has expanded its focus to include state- of-the-art facilities for community use. TCC’s facilities attract leaders from education, business, government, labor, the arts and beyond to meet, converse, study and think. 28 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
WE SUPPLY THE VALUE, YOU TAKE THE CREDIT VALUE. HE CREDIT. llege offers custom ons to fit your budget vent planning needs. vices, professional enue options, TCC is conference, seminar, TCC offers an assortment of event space options on its 7 campuses and centers er event. including: • 5,500 sq. ft. Ballroom • 3,500 sq. ft. Grand Banquet Hall • 490 seat Auditorium • 290 seat Ghazvini Auditorium Y. • 2 Large Gymnasiums • Variety of rooms to accommodate groups of all sizes • Free Wi-Fi fl.edu/conferences • Technology in all rooms (excluding gymnasiums) • On-site professional event planning 444 Appleyard Drive | (850) 201-6058 | tcc.fl.edu/conferences • Free and Convenient Parking • Discounted rates for non-profits, local, state and federal government agencies VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 29
GROUP DINING Many area restaurants can accommodate groups with advance notice. Listed below are restaurants offering private dining space. For a complete list of restaurants, go to VisitTallahassee.com/DINE. Location Capacity 1 La Provence A 1415 Timberlane Rd. 60 (850) 329-6870 ALaProvence.com 2 Andrew’s Downtown Main Room: 120 228 S. Adams St. (850) 222-3444 AndrewsDowntown.com Parlor Room: 35 3 Azu - A Lucy Ho Restaurant 3220 Apalachee Pkwy. 13 (850) 893-4112 AzuLucyHos.com 4 Backwood’s Bistro 401 E. Tennessee St. 40 (850) 320-6345 TheBackwoodsBistro.com 5 Backwood’s Crossing 6725 Mahan Dr. 40 (850) 765-3753 BackwoodsCrossing.com 6 ella Bella B 123 E. Fifth Ave. 24 (850) 412-1114 TheBellaBella.com 7 lu Halo, The B MASA 3431 Bannerman Rd. #102 (850)999-1696 24 — @alexrebeccaaaa TheBluHalo.com 8 entrale C Inside: 26 815 W. Madison St. (850) 765-6799 Centraleitalian.com Patio: 45 9 dison, The E Upstairs: 150 470 Suwannee St. (850) 765-9771 Downstairs: 12 EdisonTally.com 50 10 Egg Cafe & Eatery, The 300 S. Duval St. (850) 907-3447 3740 Austin Davis Ave. 30 (850) 765-0703 11 Food Glorious Food 1950-C Thomasville Rd. 35 (850) 224-9974 FoodGloriousFood.com BACKWOODS BISTRO — @claychristie 30 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
GROUP DINING BESTof TALLY Location Capacity There's no shortage of restaurants in Tallahassee, and locals know where to go for 12 Jacob’s on the Plaza the best in great dining. Below is a sampling 101 S. Adams St. 15 of multiple-year winners of the Tallahassee (850) 224-7200 TallahasseeDoubletree.com Magazine Best of Tallahassee readers' poll. Il Lusso Dine and relax like the locals! 13 201 E. Park Ave. 24 (850) 865-8620 IlLussotlh.com Asian 14 Kool Beanz Café MASA 921 Thomasville Rd. 1650 N. Monroe St. 30 (850) 224-2466 (850) 727-4183 KoolBeanz-Cafe.com MasaTallahassee.com 15 Liberty Bar & Restaurant 1307 N. Monroe Unit #2 75 Breakfast (850)354-8277 Libertytlh.com THE EGG CAFE & EATERY 16 Lofty Pursuits 3740 Austin Davis Ave. 1355 Market St., Suite A11 (850) 765-0703 50 (850) 521-0091 300 S. Duval Street LoftyPursuits.com (850) 907-3447 17 Madison Social 705 S. Woodward Ave., #101 44 Casual Restaurant (850) 894-6276 KOOL BEANZ CAFE MadisonSocial.com 921 Thomasville Rd. (850) 224-2466 18 Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse KoolBeanz-Cafe.com 2705 Apalachee Pkwy. 50 (850) 562-2525 Hamburger 19 M omo’s Pizza VERTIGO 1410 Market St. 30 BURGERS & FRIES (850) 412-0222 1395 E. Lafayette St. MomosPizza.com (850) 878-2020 VertigoBurgersAndFries.com 20 Olive Garden 1103 Apalachee Pkwy. (850) 878-2949 10 Italian OliveGarden.com BELLA BELLA 123 E. 5th Ave. 21 O ther Seineyard, The (850) 412-1114 1660 N. Monroe St. 15 TheBellaBella.com (850) 386-9191 TheSeineyard.com Lunch 22 Paisley Café 1123 Thomasville Rd. 17 HOPKINS’ EATERY (850) 385-7268 1415 Market St. PaisleyCafe.com Various Locations (850) 668-0311 23 Savour HopkinsEatery.com 115 E. Park Ave. 12 (850) 765-6966 SavourTallahassee.com Pizza MOMO'S PIZZA 24 Shula’s 347 Grill Legends: 30 1416 W. Tennessee St. 415 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-9808 (850) 224-6005 1410 Market St. HotelDuval.com/Shulas-347-Grill Coach's Corner: 16 (850) 412-0222 MomosPizza.com 25 Table 23 Large Room: 70 1215 Thomasville Rd. (850) 329-2261 Special Occasion Small Room: 20 Table23Tally.com Restaurant 26 Township CYPRESS 619 S. Woodward Ave. The Garden: 65 RESTAURANT (850) 597-8075 320 E. Tennessee St. TownshipTLH.com (850) 513-1100 CypressRestaurant.com 27 Wahoo Seafood Grill 2714 Graves Rd. Steakhouse (850) 629-4059 WahooSeafoodGrill.com 94 F MARIE LIVINGSTON'S 2705 Apalachee Pkwy. MARIE LIVINGSTON’S (850) 562-2525 STEAK HOUSE MarieLivingstonSteakhouse.com VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 31
Where to Stay Location # of Guest Suites Total Meeting Largest Room Meeting Rooms (Y/N) Space (SF) BANQUET THEATER Rooms DOWNTOWN 1 Aloft Tallahassee Downtown 200 N. Monroe St., 32301 (850) 513-0313 | (866) 932-6282 162 No 2,257 72 80 3 AloftTallahassee.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 2 Comfort Suites 1026 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 224-3200 | (877) 424-6423 64 Yes 700 40 50 1 ComfortSuitesTallahassee.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool 3 Courtyard by Marriott Capital 1018 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 222-8822 | (800) 321-2211 CourtyardTallahassee.com 154 Yes 1,250 30 40 2 Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 4 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee 101 S. Adams St., 32301 (850) 224-5000 | (800) 222-8733 TallahasseeDoubleTree.com 243 Yes 9,991 200 300 9 Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/ Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 32 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS # of Guest Suites Total Meeting Largest Room Meeting Location Rooms (Y/N) Space (SF) BANQUET THEATER Rooms DOWNTOWN (CONT.) 5 Four Points by Sheraton, Tallahassee Downtown 316 W. Tennessee St., 32301 (850) 422-0071 FourPointsTallahasseeDowntown.com 164 Yes 7,000 200 250 8 Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/ Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 6 Governors Inn 209 S. Adams St., 32301 (850) 681-6855 41 Yes 1,160 36 45 2 TheGovInn.org Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center 7 Hampton Inn & Suites Tallahassee Capitol-University 824 Railroad Ave., 32310 (850) 692-7150 164 Yes 832 30 40 3 HamptonInn.com Amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool 8 Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection 415 N. Monroe St., 32301 (850) 224-6000 HotelDuval.com 117 Yes 6,350 150 220 7 Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/ Lounge, Green Lodging 9 Residence Inn Universities at the Capitol 600 W. Gaines St., 32304 (850) 329-9080 | (800) 922-3291 | (800) 331-3131 135 Yes 7,520 192 220 3 Marriott.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging 10 Tallahassee Center Condominiums 215 W. College Ave., 32301 (850) 224-1766 30 Yes 1,643 70 ** 1 TallahasseeCenter.net Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Lounge/Bar NORTHWEST 11 Best Western Plus Tallahassee North 2727 Graves Rd., 32303 (850) 562-7200 | (800) 528-1234 96 Yes 350 20 25 1 BestWestern.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool 12 Candlewood Suites Tallahassee 2815 Lakeshore Dr., 32312 (850) 597-7000 | (888) 226-3539 114 Yes 1,121 50 65 2 CandlewoodSuites.com/TallahasseeFL Amenities: WiFi, A/V, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool 13 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tallahassee North 2725 Graves Rd., 32303 (850) 536-2000 | (800) 465-4329 Holiday-Inn.com/TallahasseeI10 132 Yes 1,302 100 125 1 Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 14 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 522 Silver Slipper Ln., 32303 (850) 386-2121 | (877) 424-6423 120 Yes 700 50 60 1 ChoiceHotels.com Amenities: WiFi, A/V, Business Center, Pool 15 Travelodge Inn & Suites Tallahassee North 2801 N. Monroe St., 32303 (850) 386-8286 | (800) 525-4055 110 Yes 1,899 60 75 3 Travelodge.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 33
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS # of Guest Suites Total Meeting Largest Room Meeting Location Rooms (Y/N) Space (SF) BANQUET THEATER Rooms NORTHEAST 16 Courtyard by Marriott North 1972 Raymond Diehl Rd., 32308 (850) 422-0600 | (800) 321-2211 Marriott.com/TLHCY 93 Yes 650 ** 35 1 Amenities: Wi-Fi, Exclusive Caterer, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 17 Country Inn & Suites I-10 East 3080 Walden Rd., 32317 (850) 942-9955 | (800) 830-5222 60 Yes 625 30 45 1 Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool 18 Hampton Inn & Suites I-10/Thomasville Rd 3388 Londbladh Rd., 32308 (850) 574-4900 | (800) 259-4435 122 Yes 1,200 64 70 3 HamptonInn.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging 19 Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee 3333 Thomasville Rd., 32308 (850) 385-3553 | (800) 445-8667 99 Yes 977 48 50 2 Tallahassee.HGI.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool, Green Lodging 20 Staybridge Suites 1600 Summit Lake Dr., 32317 (850) 219-7000 | (877) 238-8889 104 Yes 1,850 75 100 4 Staybridge.com/Tallahassee Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging SOUTHEAST 21 Hampton Inn Tallahassee Central 2979 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 309-1300 | (850) 219-2135 78 No 420 ** 25 1 HamptonInn.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging 22 Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central 1330 S. Blairstone Rd., 32301 (850) 893-8300 | (800) 445-8667 85 Yes 1,100 75 100 1 TallahasseeCentral.StayHGI.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool 23 Holiday Inn Tallahassee East Capitol-Universities 2003 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 792-8300 StayinTally.com 103 No 2,750 275 250 3 Amenities: WI-FI, A/V, Exclusive Caterer, Business Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool 24 Homewood Suites by Hilton 2987 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 402-9400 | (850) 219-2135 94 Yes 2,435 125 150 4 HamptonInn.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging 25 Springhill Suites by Marriott 1300 Executive Center Dr., 32301 (850) 325-1103 | (888) 287-9400 88 Yes 635 32 40 1 Marriott.com/TLHSE Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V, Business Center, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool, Green Lodging 26 Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol 1355 Apalachee Pkwy., 32301 (850) 877-3171 | (877) 999-3223 148 No 1,650 75 100 1 Wyndham.com Amenities: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Center, Restaurant/Café, Bar/Lounge, Pool 34 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
GETTING HERE IS EASY! Getting Around Seeing the sights in Tallahassee has never been easier. Our entertainment districts are very walkable and can be reached in minutes by car. So, go out and explore Whether you are visiting Tallahassee for the first time or the history, arts and culture, local making a return trip, Florida’s capital city is a short drive or restaurants and breweries in Tallahassee. flight from major destinations throughout the Southeast. Find more information and inspiration for your trip at VisitTallahassee.com. Airport Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is conveniently located less than eight miles from downtown and served by three major airlines (American, Delta and Silver) providing daily direct flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Washington DC. TLH also includes several rental car companies. There is a full-service facility for private charter planes nearby. Car Located just 25 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and 14 miles south of Georgia, Tallahassee is situated in the Florida Panhandle with convenient ac- cess provided by four major highways: I-10, U.S. 27, U.S. 319 and U.S. 90. Open the fold to see a map of Tallahassee. 37 2019 TALLAHASSEE MEETINGS PLANNER GUIDE
TALLAHASSEE’S TOP PREMIER PHOTO BOOTHS! Smile in style! Get the party started with one of our amazing photo booths! With customized overlays, props and backdrops your guests will be drawn in, entertained and leave with a lasting memory. Choose to have your photos printed or sent via text or email for instant sharing. Along with our traditional booths, we now have the latest in photo experiences ... featuring The Social Media Booth! Now, GIF, Boomerang, single photos, bursts, digital props, plus more! We Cover All Event Types: (850) 528-5737 School Events | Sporting Events | Bar/Bat Mitzvahs | Parties | Weddings smileinstyleevents.com Corporate Events | Quinceanera/Sweet 16 | Charity Events | Reunions | Festivals Grand Openings | Birthdays | Baby Showers | Sororities | Proms VISITTALLAHASSEE.COM 2019 38
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