Apalachicola Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
About Apalachicola
Miles of uncrowded pristine beaches, an endless supply of protected shallow bays, excellent fishing and acres of national and state forests to explore. Fine oysters and other seafood. Apalachicola or "Apalach", was established in 1831. It was once the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. Wide, tree lined streets are still graced by picturesque homes from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries show the wealth and craftsmanship of its early days. Apalachicola has over 900 historic homes and buildings listed in its extensive National Register District and it was selected as one of the nation's Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Apalachicola basin encompasses what is considered one of the least polluted, most undeveloped, ecologica
Top Attractions in Apalachicola
Explore the best things to see and do in Apalachicola:
- ★Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show
- ★Apalachicola Art Walk & Wine Festival
- ★Apalachicola Historic District
- ★Apalachicola Maritime Museum
- ★Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- ★Apalachicola National Forest
- ★Battery Park and the City Marina
- ★Chestnut Street Cemetery
Where to Eat in Apalachicola
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Apalachicola Seafood Grill
- 🍴Crooked River Grill
- 🍴Half Shell Dockside
- 🍴Old Time Soda Fountain
- 🍴The Owl Café
Where to Stay in Apalachicola
- 🏨Bay City Lodge
- 🏨Best Western, Apalach Inn
- 🏨Coombs House Inn
- 🏨Gibson Inn
- 🏨LaQinta Inn
- 🏨The Consulate
Apalachicola Travel Guide Sections
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