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Apalachicola Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum in Apalachicola, Florida, United States
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Apalachicola Maritime Museum
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum in Apalachicola, Florida, USA preserves and celebrates the rich maritime history of the area with hands on learning environment, and they offer active sailing and adventure programs as well as boat building and restoration and educational programs. The primary exhibit is the L. Francis Herreshoff-designed 58-foot wooden ketch Quark which arrived in the port in 2007, and she embarks on daily sailing adventures on the bay and river. The Apalachicola Maritime Museum also offers educational and recreational boat tours, historical and eco tours, kayak trips, sunset cruises and excursions to pristine barrier islands, come celebrate the rich and diverse history of the three rivers that come together to form the Apalachicola River, the largest river in Florida.
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Bowery Art Gallery and Studio2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Bowery Art Gallery and Studio is a fine arts gallery in Apalachicola, Florida, USA that specializes in fine arts, fine crafts and jewelery, and they showcase the works of over 60 local artists. There's a wonderfully broad range of unique fine crafts and pottery, photography and sculpture, contemporary paintings and jewelery on exhibit by their artists and guest artists. Bowery Art Gallery and Studio offers a unique and wide range of exceptional works, come visit and see Leslie at work, view the latest exhibits and spoil yourself with something unique, original and beautiful, you can even bring your pets.READ MORE
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge in Apalachicola, Florida, USA was initially established for waterfowl but now includes the protection of habitat for endangered species in as natural state as possible. Comprised of two islands with highly varied plant and animal communities, they are even home to a pair of red wolves part of the red wolf recovery program. St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge is excellent for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography, and is an important stop over for neotropical migratory birds, plus they hold several hunts on portions of the refuge.READ MORE
Boss Charters2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Boss Charters in Apalachicola, Florida, USA is area's most respected charter fishing service offers some of the best fishing Florida has to offer whether you are a seasoned angler or or just beginning, a productive day of fishing is guaranteed. They off both inshore light tackle and offshore deep sea fishing and charters include bait, tackle, ice, gas and fishing licenses for up to four fisherman, so book a trip out for your business associates, there's a wide range of fish to be targeted. The Boss Charters boats are docked at the scenic Apalachicola River Inn and Marina which has accommodations, two restaurants and a lounge on the premises, book today for the adventure of a lifetime.READ MORE
Gulf Coast Charter and Fishing2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Gulf Coast Charter and Fishing will take you on exciting and extreme adventures of Apalachicola Fishing Charters, Diving, and Sightseeing charters up and down beaches, islands, rivers and the wide open gulf. Your captain with vast experience who is a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain and PADI certified divermaster, will ensure everyone has a good time whether on land or offshore. Gulf Coast Charter and Fishing specialize in creating unique adventures and they offer Apalchicola bay fishing and deep sea fishing charters as well as night time activities like romantic evening cruises, flounder gigging, frog gigging and more, they also offer scuba diving and spear fishing with lessons on learning how to fish, they do dolphin tours too and much more, book today for the adventure of a lifetime. READ MORE
Backwater Guide Service2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Backwater Guide Service in Apalachicola, Florida, USA offers the best area charter fishing and sightseeing which includes the stunning St. George Island, and their fishing and tour guide service guarantees fun and relaxation for all ages. Services include saltwater and fresh water fishing charters and eco tours up the in Apalachicola river as well as shelling trips across the bay to Little St. George and St. Vincent Wildlife Refuge Island where you can pick up many different and whole beautiful seashells and sand dollars, yours to keep. The Backwater Guide Service offers family trips of a lifetime with pods of dolphins along the way, and bring some snacks for a picnic at one of the captains secluded spots, anything is possible, come aboard and enjoy.READ MORE
Orman House Historic State Park2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Orman House Historic State Park in Apalachicola, Florida, USA has a long history going back and this antebellum home built in 1838 features details of both Federal and Greek revival styles. There's an adjoining Chapman Botanical Gardens with butterfly garden, walkways and open spaces, and the Three Soldiers Detail is a bronze replica of the Vietnam memorial statue in Washington D.C. Orman House Historic State Park also hosts regular events which include the annual Apalachicola Historic Tour of Homes as well as other ranger programs and events, and the gardens are a wonderful space in which to enjoy a picnic or family event, and the landscaped grounds and large front porch are ideal for special occasions and other celebrations and events.READ MORE
The Apalachicola Margaret Key Library2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
The Apalachicola Margaret Key Library in Apalachicola, Florida, USA has a long history and roots going all the way back to 1896, originally formed as a reading club by a group of women. Today the new library is being rebuilt with grants from Margaret Key and they are currently doing more fundraising to complete the task. The Apalachicola Margaret Key Library has six computers available for public use and provide photocopying, scanning and fax services, there's also access to an electronic library. The Apalachicola Margaret Key Library hosts programs and events like the Summer reading program for young readers, and there are book sales twice a year to raise funds, donations of books are welcome.READ MORE
Riverwood Suites2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Riverwood Suites in historic Apalachicola, Florida, USA is a romantic getaway, beautiful boutique hotel located in a historic building with well appointed rooms, custom designed, a unique and unforgettable experience awaits in a stunning atmosphere. Located in the historic Baltimore building in downtown Apalachicola, the has been extensively restored and the building has come back to life with original features still intact and a surrounding deck has been added. Riverwood Suites features a wonderful garden, and there's an in-house Aveda Salon with massage therapist, they can also arrange for fishing trips, tickets for local live theater shows, dinner at local restaurants and more, come for a romantic and cozy stay in their boutique rooms, you won't want to leave.READ MORE
Downtown Books and Purl2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Downtown Books and Purl are two unique shops in Apalachicola, Florida, USA and it's the best little bookstore in the Panhandle as they say, as well as offering fine yarn and accessories for all the knitters out there. The bookstore features the best new titles, and much loved classics, while the yarn shop has an excellent range of exquisite yarns, games and diversions and they are open Monday through Saturday. Downtown Books and Purl ship anywhere, and are housed in a historical building with distinctive wood frame, family owned for over 100 years, come discover the world of books with something for everyone, they even have hand woven baskets made on St. George Island, and CD's by local musicians as well as candles.READ MORE
Captain JB Charters2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Captain JB Charters in Apalachicola, Florida, USA promises you the trip of a lifetime and will create a charter just for you, they know the area and where the fish are, and they strive to offer you a full day of pictures and lots of fish. If you catch it, you keep it to take it home and cook it, the poles and boats are waiting with good music, it's an adventure you'll never forget. Captain JB Charters has two fishing charters boats, the 255C Epic with sleek design for a smooth comfortable and dry ride equipped with a dry well and some of the newest GPS technology and fish finding equipment, and the Sundance which is ready for shallow waters and high tides ideal for those looking to catch a little bit of everything, complete with live well bait system, book today and go catch dinner. READ MORE