On a Mission

Tallahassee’s newest portal to the past is also its oldest. It was a delight to return to Mission San Luis and see the ancient village from a whole new perspective, thanks to a new prominent entrance on US 90 (Tennessee Ave).

It also now has a grand two story visitors’ and education center in the style of a historic Spanish mission. The approach to the plaza is perfectly level for accessibility.

At Mission San Luis in Tallahassee with Mom

With it comes the insight that this was once the entrance to the Messer House, a historic site in it’s own right and the former visitor center.

There is now a modest entrance fee, but it’s well worth the price, especially with a new museum of artifacts in place and detailed, colorful interpretive signage throughout. Do pay a visit!

Mission San Luis A rugged little hike, the Julia Woodward Nature Trail at Mission San Luis doesn’t top a half mile, but it's a hike through history in the woods in the city of Tallahassee.

See our photos from Mission San Luis

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Sandra Friend

Author of 45 books, Sandra Friend established FloridaHikes.com in 2006 to expand on the field research she'd completed for her first six hiking guides. She has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.