John Gilmore Riley House
Built circa 1890, the John Gilmore Riley House is a historic home in Tallahassee, Florida. Close by, Doak Campbell Stadium is 1.6 mi away. The best weather comes with January, February, March, April, October, November and December, at 64–81°F.
A museum inside Tallahassee
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 103 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Tallahassee
John Gilmore Riley House is inside Tallahassee, which has 91 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Tallahassee (TLH) has airline service, about 5 miles from John Gilmore Riley House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
A visit to John Gilmore Riley House can follow the seasons below.
John Gilmore Riley House
Built circa 1890, the John Gilmore Riley House is a historic home in Tallahassee, Florida. Located at 419 East Jefferson Street, the house was originally the home of John Gilmore Riley, an African American civic figure, businessman, and educator in Tallahassee during the time period. On August 1, 1978, the house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for its significance in capturing and sharing the history of African American History, locally, with the Smokey Hollow neighborhood, and throughout the state of Florida. The house has a complex history, and in 1996, it became officially recognized as the John G Riley Center/Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
A base for John Gilmore Riley House
Close by, places to stay are in Tallahassee (91) and Midway (6).
- 1Doak Campbell Stadium
- 2St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
- 3St. Marks Light
- 4Apalachicola National Forest
- 5Tallahassee Museum
- 6Museum of Florida History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From John Gilmore Riley House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | in town | — | 91 76 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 204,902 | $294K | D |
| Midway | 13 mi west | 20 min | 6 6 hotels | 3,482 | $227K | — |
| Quincy | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 13 6 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 8,162 | $126K | — |
| Chaires | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 588 | $362K | — |
| St. Marks | 19 mi south | 30 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 320 | $256K | — |
| Fort Braden | 16 mi west | 25 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 917 | $164K | — |
| Monticello | 25 mi east | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,767 | $211K | — |
| Crawfordville | 17 mi south | 25 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 5,732 | $256K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After John Gilmore Riley House
These lie within 63 miles as the crow flies.
12 mi Stadium & arenaDoak Campbell Stadium
221 mi Park & preserveSt. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
326 mi LighthouseSt. Marks Light
427 mi National forestApalachicola National Forest
60 mi Theme parkWild Adventures
55 mi MuseumTallahassee Museum
62 mi CaveFlorida Caverns State Park
6in town MuseumMuseum of Florida HistoryPhoto credits
Doak Campbell Stadium: Mlsquad, CC BY-SA 4.0 · St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge: Tim Ross, Public domain · St. Marks Light: MaheshGonela, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Apalachicola National Forest: Sallicio, Public domain · Wild Adventures: Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0 · Tallahassee Museum: Tim Ross, Public domain · Florida Caverns State Park: Tim Ross, Public domain · Museum of Florida History: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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John Gilmore Riley House: common questions
Is John Gilmore Riley House in Tallahassee?
Yes. It’s inside Tallahassee, FL.
When is the best time to visit John Gilmore Riley House?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–81°.
What is the closest airport to John Gilmore Riley House?
Tallahassee (TLH), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 154 miles.
Where should I stay near John Gilmore Riley House?
Tallahassee (in town, 91 places to stay), Midway (13 mi, 6 places to stay) and Quincy (20 mi, 13 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Tallahassee
Questions and tips go in Tallahassee’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.