Southern Living Magazine Names Tallahassee One of The South’s Best College Towns

Southern Living Magazine Names Tallahassee One of The South’s Best College Towns

 

Leon County has once again earned the coveted travel distinction from Southern Living magazine as one of the “South’s Best College Towns” as part of the magazine’s sixth annual South’s Best Awards, recognizing readers’ must-visit southern destinations.

“Southern Living’s South's Best Awards celebrates the people, places and communities that make the South an exciting and vibrant place to live and visit,” said Leon County Commission Chairman Bill Proctor. “As home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College, it comes as no surprise that Leon County was once again recognized as a South’s Best College Town.”

“From groundbreaking research to internationally renowned performances, the colleges and universities that call Tallahassee home offer exciting and engaging opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages," City of Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey said. "Being named one of the South’s Best College Towns is a great honor.”

Southern Living is a leading travel and lifestyle publication that celebrates the essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food, homes, gardens and travel. Reaching more than 24 million people each month, Southern Living connects consumers to the region's rich culture through a variety of print, digital, mobile and event platforms. The magazine launched the annual crowd-sourced awards six years ago to celebrate the people and places its readers love across the South.

"In recent years, Southern Living has named Leon County one of the South's best communities three different times, most recently as a Best College Town," said Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long. "These recognitions are a credit to the continued commitment of our local leaders, universities and colleges, businesses and citizens in creating the wonderful community we all share."

National media outlets have taken notice of Tallahassee’s desirable collegiate atmosphere including the ACC Network (ESPN’s sister network) program 3 Day Weekend, scheduled to film an upcoming episode of the show in the Capital City in April. The show provides a closer look at where to stay, what to do and where to eat in Leon County for Florida State University.   

“Whether coming for a football game, graduation or special event at Florida State, Florida A&M or TCC, it's clear that visitors enjoy their experience in Tallahassee/Leon County," said Kerri L. Post, Director of Leon County Division of Tourism. "We welcome visitors and residents to explore the exceptional cuisine, dynamic arts and culture and breathtaking natural beauty that make Tallahassee one of the South's Best College Towns."

To see the South’s Best 2022 awards rankings in their entirety – showcasing the best small towns, cities, hotels, restaurants and bars among other travel-related categories – visit www.southernliving.com/souths-best.  The April print issue of Southern Living is dedicated to the South’s Best 2022 results.

For more information, contact Scott Lindeman, Marketing Communications Director for Leon County Tourism/Visit Tallahassee at (850) 606-2322 office or (850) 508-4461 cell or Scott.Lindeman@VisitTallahassee.com.

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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 for Tallahassee-Leon County. Tourism is charged with marketing Tallahassee-Leon County nationally as a premier leisure, business and sports destination through direct sales, advertising, public relations, sports and visitor services. In 2021, Tallahassee-Leon County welcomed 1.7 million visitors who contributed $883 million in economic impact who supported for more than 12,868 people employed in the tourism & hospitality industry our community. 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.