Zachary Schlein

Florida’s strongest quality may very well be its diversity: all across the state, cities like Orlando and towns are lush with different kinds of food, activities and environments to explore. Tallahassee, the state capital, is no exception. As the site of Florida State University, the city is brimming with school spirit and a rich history of student-driven organizations and initiatives. Although it would be reasonable to assume that Tallahassee life revolves solely around its politics and college culture, this couldn’t be further from the truth: with its blend of small-town charm, college-oriented nightlife destinations and stunning natural marvels, Tallahassee possesses a charm that’s all its own. The city hosts an abundance of things to do, sights to see, places to go and treasures to be uncovered; whether it’s jumping from a two story structure into the refreshing waters of Wakulla Springs, making a four-hour journey down the enthralling Chipola River with Bear Paw Adventures or gathering with locals to belt your favorite tune at Bird’s Aphrodisiac Oyster Bar or eating a whole lot of delicious food at the best restaurants in town, it’s a tall order to become bored in Tallahassee. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

As the popularity of homegrown gardens flourishes, so too does the number of businesses catering to would-be gardeners and aspirant farmers in Miami. Leading the charge is Dylan Terry, whose Ready-to-Grow Gardens has set the standard for home gardening in South Florida—immaculately tending the patches of LIV owner David Grutman and chef Michael Schwartz, among other Miami elite. But Terry and his team do more than see to celebrity yards, offering gardening classes and teaching eager customers how to look after their own crops. “We prefer clients that are deeply interested in becoming gardeners themselves and using homegrown produce regularly. We encourage clients to plant with us—or at least watch us and ask questions,” says Terry, referencing the company’s edible-garden services, which range from a one-time consultation to regular visits. “It’s best for clients to start with a small garden and grow it incrementally, depending on the ability for it to be cared for and used,” he says. Those looking to exercise their green thumbs in a small space can choose one of the company’s raised bed-gardens, available in several sizes and with an optional automated irrigation system. Though Ready-to-Grow is equipped to handle every step of the process—even delivering compost or replanting and labeling new seedlings—their work goes beyond providing a service. “Every garden that we help plant is an opportunity to teach others about growing food,” says Terry. In the future, he hopes to expan

Miami is a driver’s city: oceanfront causeways, fast lanes to everywhere and streets so pretty, some folks drive with one hand and Instagram with the other (we never said it was a good driver’s city). How else do you get from ’hood to ’hood if not in a car? Increasingly over time, the answer has swayed toward the bicycle. Large-scale events like the monthly Critical Mass, along with community initiatives such as the Magic City Bicycle Collective, have greased the wheels for a full-blown biking revival in the city. But it didn’t happen by accident. These are the groups inspiring us to break a sweat, the developments making it safe for us to ride and the shops empowering us to pedal our way around town. The community hub: The Miami Bike Scene Rydel Deed founded the Miami Bike Scene 10 years ago as a way for local enthusiasts to connect beyond the trail. “The idea was to create an online hub where Miami cyclists could discover group rides, events and news,” says Deed, recalling a time when commuting on two wheels wasn’t really a thing in the city. “People were mostly interested in road and mountain biking.” What started as a simple forum has since evolved into a comprehensive website that details bike routes, lists events and daily rides (ranging from the low-key Monday Night Mash that meets at the University of Miami Metrorail station to the more intensive Don Pan ride from Sunset Drive to Key Biscayne) and provides a compendium of stores and tips for experts and novices alike.