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Apalachicola Museum
Museum in Apalachicola, Florida, United States
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The John Gorrie Museum State Park
The John Gorrie Museum State Park in Apalachicola, Florida, USA offers a museum where visitors can learn about the contributions of Dr. John Gorrie to the town and the amazing ice making machine he created. There are interpretive exhibits chronicling the colourful history of Apalachicola, and accessible amenities, geocaches are also hidden in the park, and there are sidewalks to the Gorrie gravesite and memorial. The John Gorrie Museum State Park is perfect for visiting and learning, then enjoying a picnic under the cedar trees, come see how one man changed the world, it's a fascinating experience.
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Book Me a Charter2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Book Me a Charter will take you on unforgettable fishing charters around Apalachicola, Florida, USA with your tour guide and guided fishing trips and sightseeing adventures are available for all to enjoy. They offer full and half day charters with experienced guides who know where the fish can be found, and there are a large variety of birds, turtles, alligators and dolphins in the area, which could be spotted on your trip. Book Me a Charter will even take you on scenic sightseeing cruises to the barrier islands where you can go shelling and exploring, so book for where the fishing is excellent, and the sunrises and sunsets breathtaking, they look forward to having you on board.READ MORE
The Dixie Theatre2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
The Dixie Theatre is a historic theatre in Apalachicola, Florida, USA for the best in live professional theatre and performance, music and dance, and their mission is to use the theatre as a center of entertainment, culture and education. The Dixie offers a 3 month professional season running from January to March with other events sometimes scheduled throughout the year, and there are twelve tables located in the orchestra area as well as a mezzanine section at stage level and balcony seats. The Dixie Theatre is available for rental during off season and the perfect venue for private parties and functions, and they observe the Ghost Light tradition which dates back to ancient times, so when there are no rehearsals or performances taking place, a single, solitary light burns, it's supposed to provide a source of radiance for performers in the after life.READ MORE
Caught Up Charters2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Caught Up Charters in Apalachicola, Florida, USA will take you on the sightseeing or fishing adventure of a lifetime, and your Captain who knows the bay, will take you to where the fish are biting, plus offers training if you need. Enjoy inshore light tackle fishing for red fish, triple tail and more and fishing licenses and all equipment including rods, reels and more are provided for up to 4 people, just bring food and drinks. Caught Up Charters also offer amazing sightseeing tours on the Apalachicola River, and fascinating shelling trips for the whole family to the beautiful St. George Island, come for wonderful boat tours and fishing charters or both, it's all here, your captain awaits.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
The Gibson Inn2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
The Gibson Inn is a historic place in beautiful Apalachicola, Florida is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places complete with restaurant, wrap around porch and 30 guest rooms. This gorgeous Victorian Inn is a fine example of Florida Cracker Architecture and the perfect place to stay for exploring and enjoying all the activities Apachicola has to offer. The Gibson Inn restaurant features the freshest local seafood, sushi, fine steaks, ribs and more, and they host exciting murder mystery weekends, and have meeting rooms for business venture, the inn is also the perfect wedding venue and they cater to banquets, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper in Apalachicola, Florida, USA is a non profit organisation dedicated to protection, restoring the stewardship of the Apalachicola River and bay, they are literally the voice of the river, and are committed to preserving the ecosystem for future generations. Their Riverkeeper is passionate and committed to saving, protecting and restoring the river and bay, one the last great estuaries left in America. The Apalachicola Riverkeeper regularly host events like the RiverTrek, Saturday paddles, and Florida Wildlife Corridor expeditions, you can join their cause as a volunteer to save an American treasure, and there's a shop with branded fishing hats, t-shirts, coffee mugs, and fine art prints, come show your support.READ MORE
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
Captain Gill's River Cruises2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Captain Gill's River Cruises in Apalachicola, Florida, USA welcomes you on board for wonderful adventures exploring the pristine waters of the lower Apalachicola and main river channel and it's tributaries and charter cruises are available over 2, 3 and 4 hours seven days a week with natural beauty and abundant wildlife always present. Captain Gill's River Cruises are great for family outings, weddings and events, sightseeings and picnics, swimming, photography and eco tours and Lilly the adventure craft is happy to take you there, you can even sunbathe on the upper deck, and fishing charters are available, even your pets are welcome, plan your own cruise and come make memories.READ MORE
Apalachicola Maritime Museum2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
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.READ MORE
Consulate Suites2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
Consulate Suites in Apalachicola, Florida, USA are located in the heart of the Historic Riverfront District in the historic Grady building, and today features four world class luxury vacation suites. With a rich, fascinating and interesting history going back, upstairs suites overlooking the Apalchicola River are decorated with antique prints, original artworks and vintage maps, and all are uniquely designed with fully equipped kitchens, flat screen TV's, internet, balconies, laundry facilities and more. Consulate Suites are the perfect headquarters for family reunions or wedding parties or honeymoons, and they are ideally located for exploring, boat trips, sightseeing, fishing, kayaking, dining and shopping, come for a fabulous stay in beautiful and historic surrounds.READ MORE