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Mission San Luis de Apalachee

2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-245-6406
Ranked #2 of 33 attractions in Tallahassee
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Mission San Luis was the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today, the Mission brings the 17th century to life through costumed...... more » Owner description: Mission San Luis was the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 to 1704. Today, the Mission brings the 17th century to life through costumed interpreters, reconstructed buildings, museum exhibits and archaeological demonstrations. The Mission offers special events, camps and workshops throughout the year. The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission fees: Adults, $5; Seniors, $3; Children, $2; Active duty military are free. « less
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Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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This is a wonderful place to visit! The new welcome center is beautiful and has a nice gift shop. There are many activities scheduled throughout the year. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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I liked the history and the knowledgeable expertise of the guides. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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The land is absolutely gorgeous in the spring! Very historical and an overall fun place to visit! Great experience for the admission price, too! More

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Indianola, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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Beautiful, educational, and really worth the time. Wonderful history lessons and fascinating people. More

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Titusville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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Fascinating presentation of early life in Florida when the Spanish and the natives lives together peacefully. Lovely location and a great hill for kids to roll down! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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We love Mission Luis! It is part of a Spanish-Native American community that has been reconstructed on the original site. It is truly like a walk back into past. Among other things, there's a fort; a gigantic thatched meeting center that kind of looks like an enormous tepee; a church; a Spanish home; a kind blacksmith who will make tools,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Small, but very well done museum and grounds. Nice area for walk around grounds with good replica areas. Inside museum is small but informative. Nice events such as Cinco de Mayo paseo with pets dressed in period costume along with owners. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A wonderful place to stop and slow down. Rich with history and beautifully-kept grounds. Worth checking out. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Top notch amazing site. Worth the trip just to see the great house. More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

WOW!!!! I don't know where this place came from or how they paid for it, but it is awesome!!! What a gem. This is not soemthing you can see everywhere and it is a testament to the rich heritage of North Florida. Do not miss this when you are in Tallahassee. More

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