This is what Florida's Capital Looks Like These Days

[@NickJohnson]

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[@chuckmurray1825]

Tallahassee is actually one of the most beautiful small cities in the country. You are just seeing downtown. The FSU campus right next to downtown is beautiful as are all the canopy roads that stretch north out of downtown. If you had just driven a couple more blocks down College Ave, you would have ended at the front gate to Florida State University and the fountains. Tallahassee is also extremely "hilly" unlike most of the state. I went to school at FSU and loved it. I moved away to ATL in 1995 but I still go back for football games or to visit friends who stayed. Going back to Tally makes me appreciate how clean it is and how well the roads are maintained and traffic lights are synchronized unlike Atlanta which is hell to drive in most of the time. Also, just FYI..... Florida A&M University is also located in Tallahassee just south of downtown.

[@johnconway8070]

Yes, I love the hills . The streets round Adams and College, Duval and Jefferson look very inviting and even cosy but there's a cold and uninviting feeling about the rest of the city. Way too much glass, steel and concrete and I would guess the city is not very walkable (?). Maybe I am wrong but these are my impressions .

[@Tgogators]

@@johnconway8070 Downtown is walkable, but if you're in the center near the capital or going to the capital, you'll probably have to walk up a steep hill. In general though, it's a commute by your car city (or be ready to make good use of Uber) the city bus routes serve downtown and campus the best. The architecture of kind odd, it's too blended of different generations, imo. There is one part heading away downtown (Near Tharpe Street and 7th Avenue) that looks straight out of the 60s then proceeds to look incredibly modern.

[@Tgogators]

Good critique, I've moved away for more career opportunity, but I'm always proud to call Tallahassee the place I grew up in (and did community college at). I do businesses and visit some family still there at least once every season and love it evey time, a big feeling nostalgia. If I could ever afford it, I'd like to have a weekend apartment of some sort in the heart of downtown (could be a lucrative Airbnb during football season). November is when the temperature starts to drop outside noticeably from the average, it feels amazing.

[@pjmcd0176]

I live in tally. Crime is getting nuts here, every day I've been playing the local game "gunshots or fireworks" it was gunshots. again.

[@allmantree]

Unreal!!! You forgot to tell us all about the violence and crime. Folks, it's really a nasty, bum infested and poorly planned black hole. You've been warned. Carry if you visit, and enjoy the sights just south of the capital building.... orange Ave has many very good restaurants that are sure to please...... I'm gonna stay on my little homestead with the chickens, cats snakes and such.... Enjoy.

[@meditationonthego3023]

Tallahassee is also the home of Florida A&M University and not just Florida State University.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

FSU gets notoriety because of the football team.

[@uncletom3267]

@@thedirtybubble9613 what football team we're awful

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@uncletom3267 In recent years yes but historically speaking FSU is one of the top football schools in the country and you know this.

[@uncletom3267]

@@thedirtybubble9613 we gave up 70 points to Louisville and lamar Jackson and ever since that happened life has been unbearable as a noles fan because we get laughed at everywere we go

[@NallahBrown]

PERIOD.

[@peregrination3643]

I didn't know Tallahassee had a Savannah and New Orleans look to it. While I don't want to mess with summer humidity and temperatures, a part of me can appreciate old Southern architecture and the Spanish moss on the trees.

[@chuckmurray1825]

Tallahassee is where the Appalachian foothills end. It's very hilly and has a lot of Live Oaks and canopy roads but it's also relatively close to the panhandle beaches.

[@johndesalvo3348]

Most of North Florida has a "southern feel" both geographically and culturally. Too cold for coconut palms In winter.. actual fall colors can be seen in many places too.

[@KNewt-xd2rz]

Coming from someone who’s lived here all my life, I would say moving to Tallahassee isn’t the best idea for those who are in the prime of their lives. Finding a good job in this city can be hard and tiresome. There are a lot of nasty people here but there’s also a handful of good people just like in any place so don’t think anyone isn’t helpful or nice. There isn’t much to do here at all except for when the fair comes in town or if there is Famu or Fsu homecoming and all three of those events take place nearly around the same time. There’s nice land and beautiful homes in many areas and there are two great universities here. I would only recommend that those who are coming here for college or those who are looking to retire move here willingly though because the capital of florida doesn’t have much to offer sadly compared to the other cities in this state.

[@jeffsea6490]

*Beautiful Clean City, loved the Live Oak trees and southern style architecture. A top quality video with sweet audio. Thanks for sharing Nick n Sage* ❤️👍🇺🇲

[@fatventure6xl712]

Nick, wish we would have known you would be in town, would have taken you to lunch. thank you for all the videos.

[@vancewisznia3563]

I love Tallahassee born and raised here and still live here such an amazing city awesome video

[@NickJohnson]

It's pretty there

[@GASPAREALAGNA]

I love this tour. I spent a year at the FSU on 1975. Congrat for you beautiful chanel. Ihave a good memories of that time, beautifull people. Thanks.

[@katel3962]

Thanks for the trip Nick 👍 Tallahassee looks like a nice place to live or visit. For capital cities, Tallahassee is such an amazing contrast from Springfield, IL which is a run down dump.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

All of Florida is on my Bucket List to vacation in someday. Great video,as always Nick! 👍🤗😘✌️

[@jonathansansone8025]

My kids are in Fsu now so we go up alot from Jupiter and I have to say it has its charm and no doubt it will be next for a real estate boom, because it is dirt cheap!!

[@TheLilhoop23]

I’m going to FSU in a couple of weeks for grad school…thanks for the video from one N.Carolinian to another

[@johnjorgensen8009]

I've always wondered what Tallahassee was like. It looks pretty nice. Thanks Nick.

[@batedordecartas]

Good Sunday for all of you here on this channel 🇧🇷

[@trevortat]

Tallahassee seems like such an quiet, serene, peaceful place.

[@tombrown7577]

I used to think Tallahassee was a few steps ahead of most Florida cities. After being here seven years, it's just like most other towns. It has good areas and bad areas and room for improvement all over. Would have been nicer if traffic patterns would have been planned better for growth years ago. Like other Florida towns, growth has taken its toll on the small town charm. It's still has lots to offer, you just have to look a little harder now.

[@lornahardin4563]

Beautiful old town, thanks for the drive. I love to see "old", the beginning.

[@C-TOS]

Early January was a wild time to drive around major cities. I remember I had to be drove to the ER to make sure I wasn't having a stroke, it turns out it was stress related headaches. It served me right for watching too many news.

[@jakubwyszynski3686]

When I was a child, I thought it's called Taller Husky

[@TeutonicTribe]

After watching a whole lot of ‘I’m driving around here now’ vids, you’re the rare one who adjusts the view so we can see what’s good on the left or right v. the boring street ahead 💯😘

[@NickJohnson]

It's the little things

[@TeutonicTribe]

@@NickJohnson I ❤️ how when passing big blocky bulwarks like the CenturyLink atrocity & neighbor, you panned immediately to the left 😭 And… we were rewarded w/ a pretty little park xx

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

Hi Nick... Hope you have a nice evening, love your videos, very entertaining, Thanks a lot, Cheers 🙂

[@frankrizzo7997]

Where did Jameis Winston steal the crab legs? 😂

[@thedirtybubble9613]

The Publix on Ocala Rd.

[@Tgogators]

Boutique Hotels? perhaps Hotel Duval and maybe the Governors Inn, Tallahassee lacks big time in hotels variety, to where they could not host a NCAA bowl game, but more (mostly chain) hotels have opened up in the last two years and there are plans for more. But Tallahassee is a lovely city to grow up in. It's not painfully small like Thomasville,GA yet not big enough to have the suburbs have their own township names (areas like midtown, betton hills, killearn, Bannerman, Lake Jackson; are to still addressed "Tallahassee,FL"). Home to 2 world renowned Universities and one of the top 25 community colleges.

[@jbar_85]

It looks like one of those quiet/dead cities that because of the housing crisis will be the next niche/hipster cities to get a boom in real estate! I live in Fort Lauderdale and it’s beautiful, but I would say Jacksonville, Winter Park, and West Palm Beach all have their own little small city charm.

[@BoydsofParadise]

Nice little city. Great restaurants, too.

[@RubyyyJane]

My city 🥰 graduated from Leon Highschool in the heart of downtown

[@Rebel940]

Lincoln for me

[@Rebel940]

Graduated there a couple years ago

[@rhondawilliams5859]

I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY..IN TALLAHASSEE..AND I LOVE IT.. 💕🌴🌞

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Tallahassee is not the country. 😶

[@roderickwilliams67]

Same

[@losonamission]

@@thedirtybubble9613 yes it is

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@losonamission It feels more like a city than the country. The country is in Jefferson and Wakulla counties.

[@losonamission]

@@thedirtybubble9613 not really, in some parts yea but really it’s country

[@JasonXEntertainment]

I live 100 miles west of there in defuniak springs.

[@motherearth6064]

Love your videos. I’m planning to relocate...you’re helping me out. Thank you.

[@NickJohnson]

Ok :)

[@KB004]

thanks for giving more appreciation for my hometown lol

[@NickJohnson]

It's a nice place

[@michaelmcclellan6944]

Tallahassee isn't so bad in terms of social environment, low cost of living, and in many ways it's a college town --- the only bad thing is the job market which is very tight

[@MrWelfarehater]

Ironic thanks for your comment. Tampa which costs are brutal especially housing, jobs are pretty much the only thing that people can afford

[@jonathanbell7752]

Nice place seems quiet

[@stephenjargiello1515]

That was a nice video. Thanks for sharing it

[@marcbayarea1980]

I've spent a few nights here. The trees are beautiful!

[@loganturner3895]

Keep up the good videos!Thanks👍

[@arnarnie6844]

Nick when are you going to Orlando?

[@DavidBrown-en6bt]

Nick your the best!!

[@OwlingDogDesign]

What a really nice city, I had no idea :)

[@allisonafton]

I live in Tallahassee LOL 😂😂 passed by here too many times!

[@LeveyHere]

As someone from Florida, I've never been to our state capital. I'd like to go there, as well as the rest of the panhandle someday. As well as everywhere else in Florida, the U.S. and the world lol

[@Rebel940]

Meh. You ain’t missing much here. It’s pretty much just a boring lawyer/college town. I would rather live in Jacksonville then here

[@chuckmurray1825]

It's a nice place to visit. Do it on a FSU football weekend (if you can get a hotel room) for the full experience. Also, it's close to the panhandle beaches which I think are the best in the country. Sand is so white, it's like sugar.

[@awsomemodels]

I'd like to see the entire world too 😂 but i just need a lot of time and money 💰

[@allisonafton]

The capital is very big, very spacy

[@deelee6080]

Very boring, but if in college its a blast of fun. Remember school equal fun. Unless you want to drive to the beach and enjoy out doors.

[@lcinflorida8728]

Tallaflossee! Home to my alma mater! Not much has changed there since the mid 80s... Great video Nick, thank you!!

[@cullenpeterson]

Right at the very end of the video (17:10) he was ABOUT to come up to the intersection of MLK and college, that’s where my fraternity house is. Literally 5 seconds away from a feature damn

[@NickJohnson]

Damn!!

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

This town gets the job done.

[@robbyjarvis2317]

Go Noles!!!!

[@Peaceful-Dez]

I lived in a city that was a state capital and that was Boston MA. To me Tallahassee is a town and not a city. There are no commuter rails that connect Tallahassee west to Pensacola or to East to Jacksonville, North to Atlanta and south to Tampa or Miami and all in between. Amtrak is no longer here, grey hound buses are horrible and catch fire, I know I was on one. Public buses stop on my side of town early and do not run on the weekend and take hours to get to the other side of town/city, the airport flights are expensive. Handicapped accessible is none existent. Traffic lights are not synced correctly and when someone crosses the street not all lights turn to red to allow that person to cross the streets safely. Many stores are also not handicapped accessible or have working scooters for the disabled. Downtown is mostly banks, law firms, accountants or something do with the government buildings. Malls are closing, stores are closing and so forth. Lack of sidewalks for my side of town and decent stores which is from High Rd to Capital circle and Tennessee St to Capital circle. Unless you have a good working car with low miles you have to get around other ways because there is no walking there. I have been here 11 yrs and like others have said the best part of this city/town are the parks and covered roads from the trees (that is unless they take them down for more new builds).

[@benjaminbennett8954]

Lots of bike trails and hiking trails are a real plus. Like most Southern cities, incredibly hot and humid here in the summer. Only breeze is if you are lucky enough to get a thunderstorm. AVOID JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER ESPECIALLY.

[@NickJohnson]

I'd say May through October

[@benjaminbennett8954]

@@NickJohnson Well that's a matter of opinion based on what you can tolerate. The other months in my view are much worse. My calendar shows we past the half way point yesterday. The worst is yet to come. After 41 years it never gets any easier.

[@david-lt9wj]

I've stopped at doubletree in the UK at Hull and Bristol.they were quite nice..with good locations in town...

[@ObaidKhan1]

What a quaint city! Never been there!

[@Adam.deVries]

Gday from Adelaide Australia my wife is alumi of nursing FSU.Quite pretty little town Visited in 2011 and 2014

[@NickJohnson]

Cool

[@robm8746]

Where's the Sabre/Dunder Mifflin corporate office located?

[@C-TOS]

Early on January was a wild time to stay around any major city. I swear I thought an armed conflict was about to go off, I got migraines to the point I had to be drove to the ER thinking I was going to have a stroke, it turns out it was stress related headaches, yes, those exist. Serves me right for watching Tim Pool.

[@jessjessjess222]

Nice haha

[@1233-h1]

Grew up partly near here and went to school here for years. Never liked Tallahassee. Just not an interesting place in spite of 3 major schools and the state government. The place has no character or pizzazz. It's green in some neighborhoods and a few beautiful homes but yawn, why bother. I didn't go back there for 25 years. It changed a little. More strip malls, some urban sprawl past I 10, a little more fast food. Not much else except football of course.

[@MrWelfarehater]

Hey I live in Tampa and truly have grown to hate it. Awesome area, great job, beautiful weather. What is the problem? Well 2 problems one it's not Southern anymore and the millionaires have ruined it. Was looking at Ocala, have been to Tallahassee as a truck driver. A couple of questions, does traffic suck? and is Tallahassee affordable? From this video definitely looks Southern

[@bluegrassgal7856]

Trade ya phx az for Tallahassee

[@1233-h1]

@@MrWelfarehater Don't know what you mean by southern BUT Florida is quickly becoming run and overrun with high tone and high maintenance rich folks from "up north and down south ( Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela). Tallahassee is not desirable really as its too far inland and his student oriented and government. Closest beach towns are Panama city (an overpriced tourist trap and can GET VERY crowded) Vacation rentals are a REAL ripoff. If you got lots of cash, patience and heat tolerance then DO IT!! As Florida cities go I much prefer Miami, Miami beach and Jacksonville.

[@jasonwhat5597]

@@1233-h1 there are plenty more beaches then panaman city that are closer. And some of the springs around the area are awesome.

[@jasonwhat5597]

@@MrWelfarehater traffic doesnt suck, it is affordable , but most of the work is government, law, and medical. And Its pretty quiet

[@dubes5594]

Hi Nick! ....Hi Sage! (Nick's manager)🤪

[@therawdogga3382]

This is where my home got burglarized

[@jonasabry9099]

It looks clean.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

It's not. Downtown is clean and pleasant, but the rest of the city is really old and dirty.

[@jonasabry9099]

@@thedirtybubble9613 But is it worth visiting if you stay downtown?

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@jonasabry9099 Sure.

[@crazeyjoe]

Nice sleepy town.

[@weswall7737]

I’ve heard the crime rate is high in that town is this true it looks nice and considering moving there

[@Spartacus11]

Very dependent on area, just like any city. If you live in midtown or Northside tally, then it isn't an issue at all and you don't really think about it. Especially Northside, that's where the nicest neighborhoods and best schools are. But housing is more competitive in those good areas, naturally. If you're on the airport side and a few other areas then yes, there is crime around. Good place for a family with younger kids, would not recommend if you are in your 20's... far better options for that age group.

[@louiedangelo3843]

Crazy how these places you dont see people walking in the streets, completely different from NYC and the suburbs.

[@shannatran7586]

This place is good for people who have PEACE OF MIND. NYC is good place for people who want to make violence. Of course, this is my opinion.

[@ricai132]

So this is Tallahassee...not what I was expecting..🤔....lots of oak trees for sure. I'm more interested in great food must see dining shops.

[@stevenaguirre9326]

There’s no culture in that part of Florida. Just Trump and Proud Boys flags. I mean if you’re into that, then..

[@johnlarson9246]

You’re So Correct.

[@Midnightblew23]

I was in college for 2 years up there. I forgot how nice the downtown area was. It reminds me of a city from up north, nothing like central and south Florida.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

You've never been to Deland then.

[@Midnightblew23]

@@thedirtybubble9613 i know about downtown Deland. I’m a Volusia county native. That is still more of a small area/town. Not a city like Tally

[@TeutonicTribe]

@@thedirtybubble9613 Downtown Deland IS very attractive, smaller & more ‘Main Street’, more people & tourists out strolling, eating, shopping. It’s def worth a visit 🤩

[@galaxydove]

I don't care what you'll say ive been born and lived in Tallahassee for half my life, im ready to move.

[@natejones2820]

Leave, trust me you won't regret it I left and never looked back.

[@roderickwilliams67]

I'm still here

[@roderickwilliams67]

Lack of jobs

[@anthonyrollins6451]

What about the other Major University in town. Florida A&M University?

[@gator1984atcomcast]

Nick like to know how you capture video. Dash cam? No reflection off glass.

[@tommyhamlin4985]

The video couldn’t possibly show everything there is to see..beautiful lakes,river’s canopy roads, old city mansions, the Gulf of Mexico. Great seafood.

[@69wilmax]

Home to FAMU as well . . .

[@jameslamm8101]

great!

[@Clemburke1111]

It is where my partner got his masters in business

[@therawdogga3382]

Is this a good university?

[@Clemburke1111]

@@therawdogga3382 YES !

[@MrWelfarehater]

I have lived in trailer parks mainly, you are our leader. Love your name

[@GarfieldTheater]

TY. 6:06 Thanks for warning me about Tallahassee and all of Florida. Just as I suspected.

[@DefiJusuf]

Hi.. we plan to visit with my toddler and stay around east downtown area..is it a safe area ? any idea where to stay? thank you everyone 🙏🏻

[@vickiewashington3274]

I was gonna say what Beautiful Sun said. Next time include Florida A&M University. It is a huge living organism of this area.

[@tracyroth-myers5574]

It’s also home to FAMU and TCC! FSU IS NOT THE ONLY RODEO IN TOWN.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Yeah but it's the main one.

[@alfredolazo4850]

FSU is the best college in town.

[@geoffreybradford]

My city. Nice to know you were here 6 months ago. You could have dropped Mappy off at my place while you did the video tour, I'm just sayin'.

[@NickJohnson]

He's a handful

[@RealRaw561]

Welcome to the suction cup of Florida. Easy to get in, hard to get out. Came there for college, stayed for 13 years. Can get stuck easily.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Just move Out? I want to get out of Florida and move to Cleveland where they got cheap housing.

[@deanstein3093]

the best thing I did was move from this city nothing to do ill jobs, I live in Hallandale Beach Fl which is close to Miami and Hollywood Beach Fl the night life is great it's a lot of jobs that's available and paying good.

[@mrjinkorea]

Aw shucks, I was hoping you would drive thru Florida State University campus since it's so close to downtown area.

[@NickJohnson]

Maybe next time

[@punjabpainting2002]

beautiful

[@gator1984atcomcast]

My town since 1986.

[@tomasflores9055]

Are you going to do Ocala or Gainesville Nick? Would love that

[@practicalimagination0909]

Hey Nick! What kind of dashcam do you use? I bought one and its get a really bad Moire pattern in the sky!

[@vietnamie334]

so glad i moved out tally, very depressing there xD

[@baileybrannan]

I don’t blame you especially with all the violence that’s been happening here lately

[@robbyjarvis2317]

I live in Tallahassee Florida

[@loganturner3895]

What is the quality of life like?

[@robbyjarvis2317]

@@loganturner3895 very good!!

[@Rebel940]

@@robbyjarvis2317 depends on where you live. I live no where near the south side of town so I’m pretty safe from all that crime down there

[@robbyjarvis2317]

@@Rebel940 I live in off of Kerry Forest

[@shawnd9759]

I live in Tally, you forgot about FAMU AND Tallahassee Community College. It’s just a college town under Jim Crow ‘s laws

[@diapet97]

The way FAMU was glossed over is so disrespectful but what should you expect…

[@vickiewashington3274]

We have to do it for ourselves as always. Can not expect some one else to make a big deal of who you are, you have to do it. Take it as a compliment.

[@alfredolazo4850]

FSU is the better known college.

[@neil03051957]

Looks almost the same as Pretoria RSA but where's the American cars gone, all I see are European (type) cars.

[@neil03051957]

@@crowhomestead7552 I have had similar experiences in Durban Pretoria, jo,burg etc it's why I left. Most important things is surviving....still looks like Pretoria though.

[@sandravrobinson2743]

Awesome blog so far..

[@onion7830]

Idea: top 10 most forgotten states

[@chidontochi7908]

God knows I can't live in Florida it's too hot over there.

[@UrbanChic81]

I’m sorry but you can’t do a video tour of tally and only mention one university when they clearly have two major universities, or you need to know your facts next time doing any video. BTW I’m a fan of both universities.

[@paulmartin3987]

Best thing is we dont let druggies and homeless people hog the footpaths and there are no tourists.

[@daniellongsworth4484]

I've lived in Tallahassee since 2010, coming to FSU to major in Geography. The city's okay and it has some stuff to enjoy, but I'd prefer a cooler climate.

[@chuckmurray1825]

Go Noles! Glad you used the REAL LOGO on the profile pic.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Cooler climate? Move out of Florida then.

[@daniellongsworth4484]

@@thedirtybubble9613 I plan to, eventually.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@daniellongsworth4484 I want to get out of Tallahassee eventually. I lived here for 11 years now. Just about done with it.

[@VitalikUSA]

During what month was it filmed?

[@TeutonicTribe]

He gave the date in the beginning; January 6th, I believe

[@emmanuelwsmith]

"Tallahassee, it's in Florida"

[@tryart1120]

Also the home to the world renowned best HBCU FAMU! Shame for not mentioning them 😕

[@tryart1120]

@@pnnedbynckjhnson6275 I’m okay. Just don’t forget about the real history in tallahassee and make sure to highlight both sides not just FSU because FAMU has just as much of not more history in the city as FSU

[@foonationt.v.7113]

Why not show the parts where people actually got it bad at?? Southside n lake Bradford area and out skirts of capital circle

[@SimonMartinForPrimeMinister]

What music is this? Please let me know

[@NickJohnson]

It's listed in the about section of the channel

[@SimonMartinForPrimeMinister]

@@NickJohnson thanks Nick! Love the channel. Can’t wait to get back to the states again! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇸

[@robbieez4]

No FAMU mention, no like button pushing, lol

[@5khavinn]

My city ❤️

[@JhonnyBoi]

Tallahassee almost looks like it could pass as a northern city.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

👍👍👍

[@roderickwilliams67]

Yes my home town

[@WonderfullyMade_Lex]

Ooops, you forgot to mention The One & Only Florida A & M University. The BEST HBCU in the land... on the highest of 7 hills.