Southern Manors And More (NAPSA)—With its mixture of deep-rooted history and rolling hills, Tallahassee can be an excellent locale for stepping into the past. At the juncture of Florida’s panhandle and peninsula, the region showcases southern hospitality with the Southern Manors and More Tour. At Pebble Hill Plantation, visitors relive the grandeur of the turn-of-the-last-century as they stroll past lush lawns and gardens. The wide array of historical buildings ranges from a bathhouse featuring a mural of Noah’s Ark to a garage with antique automobiles and carriages. There’s a log cabin schoolhouse and 40 roomsof Victorian-era murals, porcelain, crystal, silver, Audubons and sportingart. Goodwood Museum & Gardens has a history as rich as its Tallahassee plantation soil. Transported to an antebellum era by the whitecolumned facade, the house greets guests with intricate florals, eight marble fireplaces, and a winding mahogany staircase. Five families have hung their hats at Goodwood, each leaving a signature touch. Melhana Plantation was where wealthy Northerners could enjoy mild winters in the late 1800s. The homesits on 40 acres, surrounded by 30 historic buildings. The “Showboat,” designed to resemble a river paddleboat and modeled after the Broadway musical stage set, was the Hanna family’s theatre and location of the first private screening of “Gone With The Wind”in 1939. Guests view lush native plants and wildlife at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens and Tall Timbers. Maclay, a talented botanist, planned and developed his gardens in 1953. They showcase a mixture of native and exotic plants designed to Tallahassee showcases its Southern hospitality with the Southern Manors and More Tour, highlighting its antebellum mansions and sprawling historic homes. soothe the senses and conjure feelings of peace and serenity. Further north, Tall Timbers research station encompasses the Beadel House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dedicated to conserving native ecological resources, the house reflects the simple lifestyle of the original owner Henry L. Beadel. Also listed on the National Register for Historic Places, The Knott House That Rhymes features eccentric poetry about furniture and accessories throughout the house written by the matron of the 1840 mansion, Luella Knott. Luella attached poems with satin ribbon to the various Victorian furnishings. The city boasts many other adventures including the site of America’s first Christmas, a wildlife habitat, Capitol buildings, fascinating museums, highly acclaimed fishing, hunting adventures and nearby beaches. For the Southern Manors and More Tour Brochure, call the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 628-2866 or visit www.seeTallahassee.com.
