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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2023
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Leon County Celebrates New Visitor Information
Center in Historic Train Station on
Railroad Avenue with Grand Opening Event
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Leon County Government |
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Grand Opening of Division of Tourism Visitor Information Center and Gift Shop |
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
918 Railroad Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310 |
On Wednesday, May 10, Leon County Government will celebrate the Grand Opening of the community’s new Visitor Information Center, housed in the historic train station at 918 Railroad Avenue. This 165-year-old building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been meticulously restored to its 1920s charm. The center is strategically situated between the campuses of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University in the Arts District and within walking distance of over 400 hotel rooms.
The event, taking place during National Tourism Week, will run from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will include live music, refreshments, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, industry leaders, and the public. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The extensive renovation project has transformed the building into a multifunctional space, featuring the offices of Leon County’s Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee), the Visitor Information Center and Gift Shop, and a community room.
Visitors are invited to explore the beautifully restored building and learn about the various attractions, hotels, restaurants, and events in Leon County. The Visitor Center will serve as a hub for both tourists and locals, offering a curated gift shop that showcases locally made products such as jewelry, collectibles, Tallahassee/Leon County-themed postcards, hats, T-shirts, and other unique gifts.
Those first to arrive will receive commemorative items recognizing the opening day.
For more information, contact Katie Kole, Leon County Division of Tourism, at Katie.Kole@VisitTallahassee.com or (850) 606-2323 or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov or (850) 606-5300.
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About The Leon County Division of Tourism/Visit Tallahassee: The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) is the official destination marketing organization charged with marketing Tallahassee-Leon County as a premier leisure, business and sports destination through direct sales, advertising, public relations, sports and visitor services. The Capital of Cross Country, Tallahassee-Leon County is home to the internationally recognized cross-country course at Apalachee Regional Park, which will serve as the host for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. In 2022 Tallahassee-Leon County welcomed 2.3 million visitors who contributed $1.2 Billion in economic impact and accounts for more than 14,708 people employed in our community in the tourism & hospitality industry. For more information, go to VisitTallahassee.com or call toll free (800) 628-2866. Engage with Visit Tallahassee on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #iHeartTally and #Trailahassee.
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