Darcy & Jeff
Things To Do
Our house!
We love you so much but please do not surprise us!
Wakulla Springs State Park
Guys, we are getting married here for a reason. Spend some time. The boat tour is NOT TO BE MISSED. There will be a quiz on it at the reception and I will take the drink right out of your hand and escort you out if you did not go pay the park rangers their due.
Gulf Specimen Aquarium
This is wonderful. When we went there was a sea turtle named Bubblebutt who literally had a bubble in her butt and could not dive, so she had to hang out with them and be cared for. There is a lot of education and conservation knowledge to be had, and octopuses! Plus a touch tank with lots of little friends that run away from you for obvious reasons. It is also close to an excellent seafood restaurant if you are feeling a little macabre.
Leon Sinks Geological Area
This a geologically interesting place to go for a hike if you are so inclined.
Angelo's Seafood Restaurant
Very tasty, on the water for those looking for that shoreline experience.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Very pretty curated gardens, should still be lovely in December. Will charge a $6 entrance fee, but they are close to me!
Roadside Rusted Ford Trucks
I put this in here because it was what came up when I looked for things to do in Crawfordville. It had 30 5-star google reviews. Hahaha! If anyone goes please update me.
Waterworks
A tiki bar. Listen, the food is bad and the beer selection is nonexistent but the ambiance has made it near and dear to my heart. Liberty Bar is a better bar with much more interesting options closeby, if you are into quality or something.
Kool Beanz Cafe
Looks silly, is actually the best restaurant in Tallahassee in my opinion. Local, original, etc. etc. A good affordable yet fancy lunch option.
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park
This is where we got engaged! About an hour and a half walk around the lake, not a challenge hiking-wise other than the duration. Has a nice view over cypress trees.
Wacissa River
Wacissa River/Springs- about 30 mins away. Use this guy for kayak/canoe rental! Monster trucks in the front yard. Easy to get lost down here. This should be last canoe rental place on the right hand side before the boat launch at the end of road. http://www.wacissarivercanoerentals.com/Fees.htm Alligators possible but not guaranteed at Big Blue spring!
Deep Brewing
We are regulars at this place (they have board games and also make pop sometimes) with the esteemed Wheeler-Sessions. One of several nice breweries in Tallahassee, also including Proof (much bigger), Grasslands, Lake Tribe, and Ology.
St. Marks Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge
A few things, first: this is on the coast and pretty, second: it has a lot of opportunities for bird-nerding for those so inclined. Third: I originally typed it as wilfewife, which you are guaranteed to see if you are coming for the wedding! Lastly: For the grammar-nerds (overlap with the bird nerds) I know it should be a possessive in the title but my apostrophe is not working on my keyboard. Note the overall avoidance of conjunctions.
Whale Statues
These are unexpected whales on the front lawn of a house down the street from us. They are charming.
Bradfordville Blues Club
This place is very cool! Check the website for events. The vibe is absolutely what you are looking for to brag to people about when you go back up north.
The Bark
This is a delicious vegan restaurant owned/operated by one of Ariel’s pals! The food is really good and it’s a fun atmosphere. They have punk concerts and things too if that’s your wedding weekend jam.