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Mission San Luis de Apalachee

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“Mission San Lu_s de Apalachee” Frommer's
“Tallahassee: Not the Florida You Know” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Mission San Luis thriving again” canoe.ca / Associated Press
“36 Hours In Tallahassee, Fla.” New York Times (free registration required)
“Visiting the earliest Floridians” St. Petersburg Times
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 31 attractions in Tallahassee
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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 » 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, exhibits and archaeological demonstrations. The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. The Mission also offers special events, day camps for children and workshops for adults throughout the year. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: 2021 West Mission Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32304
Tel: (850) 487-3711
Fax: (850) 488-6186

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“Nice Weather and Friendly Faces”
4 of 5 stars
spunkymelos
Florida
Aug 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stopped by because he had never been before. We passed a few other visitors, but it wasn't very crowded (which was nice) . The huge chieftan's house is really a sight to see, and you can't beat the cost of admission, which was free. The day was nice, but hot, and walking shoes are a must.... more

“A Must See !!”
4 of 5 stars
HCLBRK
Sarasota
May 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

At the Saturday Farmer's Market, there was a booth set up by the people from Mission San Luis. We got directions to the location and after a short drive arrived to find a Spanish mission recreated with exhibits and buildings from the 1590's. There are many costumed people recreating the period when the Spanish ruled Florida. A worthwhile stop while... more

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2021 West Mission Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304
Tel: (850) 487-3711 Fax: (850) 488-6186