The VisitFloridaCapitol.com Visitor’s Guide to the Florida Capitol The VisitFloridaCapitol.com Visitor’s Guide to the Florida Capitol presented by VISIT FLORIDA PRESENTED BY Contents Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Capitol Information .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Times of Operation............................................................................................................................................... 5 State Holidays Closed .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................. 6 Capitol Grounds Map ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Artwork in the Capitol ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Your Event at the Capitol ................................................................................................................................... 10 Security .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Condition of Entry .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Viewing the Legislative Session ......................................................................................................................... 12 Security Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Driving Directions .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Parking ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Bus Parking ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Downtown Map .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Accessibility ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Welcome Center ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Capitol Giftshop ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Cafeteria & Snack Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Other Activities .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Downtown Area ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Tallahassee Area ............................................................................................................................................ 20 History of the Capitol ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Meet the Architect: Edward Durrell Stone ......................................................................................................... 22 Touring the Capitol ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Guided Tours ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Schedule Your Tour ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Tour Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 24 1 The VisitFloridaCapitol.com Visitor’s Guide to the Florida Capitol presented by VISIT FLORIDA Delays and Cancellations ............................................................................................................................... 24 Where to Meet ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Entrance and Exit Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 25 Decorum ............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Visiting the Legislature ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Meet Your Legislator ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Touring Tips ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 Advice for Chaperones ................................................................................................................................... 29 Self-Guided Tours .............................................................................................................................................. 29 Self-Guide Tour Sheet ........................................................................................................................................ 30 The Capitol Grounds ...................................................................................................................................... 30 The Plaza Level .............................................................................................................................................. 31 The Florida House of Representatives ............................................................................................................ 35 The Florida Senate.......................................................................................................................................... 37 The Observation Deck .................................................................................................................................... 39 The Cabinet Meeting Room ........................................................................................................................... 40 Learn about Florida ................................................................................................................................................ 41 State Facts .......................................................................................................................................................... 41 Geographical Facts ......................................................................................................................................... 41 Population Facts ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Government Facts .......................................................................................................................................... 42 History ............................................................................................................................................................ 43 State Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 45 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................................. 45 Geology .......................................................................................................................................................... 45 Flora ............................................................................................................................................................... 45 Fauna .............................................................................................................................................................. 46 Food & Beverages .......................................................................................................................................... 46 Events 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