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The North Central region lies between
the Gulf of Mexico and Georgia at the base of the Appalachians. This region is bisected by the Suwannee River, which was immortalised
in Florida’s official state song, written by Stephen Foster. Tallahassee, the state capital and the only uncaptured
Confederate capital east of the Mississippi, has preserved the famous battle site of Natural Bridge where the Union forces
suffered a defeat in 1865.
Today, the city is a wonderful haven of
colour – azaleas, dogwoods, daphne, magnolias and camellias are all to be seen in bloom here. The Museum of Florida History and the Black Archives Research Center can also be found here.
One of the area’s most notable
natural features is Wakulla Springs, which delivers more than 15,000 gallons of water per second.
Seafood
was the staple of one of the region’s historic sites, Cedar Key, which is one of the oldest ports in the State. This island became a major supplier of seafood and timber products
for the northeastern States during the Railroad era. Today, it is noted for its shopping, Victorian architecture and
artistic flair.
Travel: Tallahassee Regional Airport (THL) (website: www.ci.tallahassee.fl.us/citytlh/aviation) is located 10 minutes from the city and served by AirTran
Airways, Air Wisconsin, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection Services, Northwest
Airlink and US Airways Express.
Amtrak’s Tallahassee station is situated
five minutes away on Railroad Avenue. Tallahassee is also served by Greyhound buses. The Old Town Trolley provides a free round trip ride from the Civic Center.
Climate: Tallahassee
is mild and moist owing to its close proximity to the Gulf, with an average temperature of 19°C (67ºF).
The North Central Florida Region includes 11 counties ans
33 incorporated municipalities in the north central portion of Florida. Containing nearly 7,000 square miles of area,
the region is characterized by its abundant natural resources, which include the world-famous Suwannee River, the marshes
of the Gulf Coast, cypress swamps, upland forests, a large number of clear turquoise springs, and many other beautiful physical
features.
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