Tallahassee is a lively, affordable state capital and college town (Florida State University, FAMU) with a strong arts/food scene, breweries, parks and bike trails — a comfortable, walkable place where multi-week stays feel active rather than isolated.
You’re also about an hour from Valdosta, GA (more shopping and dining) and within easy driving distance of Gulf Coast beaches for weekend escapes, so there are solid options for nightlife, outdoor adventure and day trips between shifts.