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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

The Tin Shed in Apalachicola, Florida, USA is a unique shed full of eclectic nautical items, as well as not so nautical items, and there are beautiful treasure of the sea, wood carvings and much more. As they say, they have the most comprehensive maritime collection east of the Mississippi, it's a must visit for unique finds, and amazing items, they have ships wheels and glass fishing floats, portholes, propellers and diving helmets, sea chests and compasses, WW11 flare guns, signal flags and nautical charts, lanterns and much more. The Tin Shed specializes in nautical antiques and collectibles, and is the place to visit for the perfect gift, they even have Tin Shed hats and t-shirts.READ MORE

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

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

Apalachicola Charters in Apalachicola Bay, Florida, USA welcomes you to come encounter the wilder side of the forgotten coast, and they offer fishing charters, eco tours and air boat trips. Your captain loves to share his knowledge and passion, and will show you the best fishing spots on Apalachicola Bay, plus teach you how to fish like a pro. Apalachicola Charters eco tours include a river cruise, shelling on Little St. George and St. Vincent Islands, Estuary Tours or unforgettable Dolphin Encounters, and you can join them for one of a kind boating adventures on the river or bay, the best fun and adventure is all here, book with them today.READ MORE

Buddy Ward and Sons Seafood in Apalachicola, Florida, USA has been catching and selling seafood since 1937, and they are committed to quality for the freshest, tastiest seafood, and their 13 Mile Brand has won many awards. Specializing in Apalachicola Bay oysters and shrimp, flounder, grouper, crabs, mullet, clams and more, their catch comes from their five shrimp boats and other local fishermen. They also sell brand apparel, and half pound steamed shrimp for lunch or more for a cookout, they smoke their own fish and have delicious homemade seafood dips, and if you are looking for something special like sushi grade tuna or grouper cheeks, they can usually get it for you. Buddy Ward and Sons Seafood have their own oyster beds in Apalachicola Bay, and if you want to catch fish yourself, can book you for fishing trips with some of the best Charter captains in the bay.READ MORE

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

Boss Oyster in historic Apalachicola, Florida, USA welcomes you to oyster town and here they serve the worlds tastiest oysters in a waterfront setting on the beautiful Apalachicola River. There own certified oyster men take care of the selection, harvesting and safe handling of the oysters on their own private oyster harvesting boat, and oysters are served fresh and tasty. Boss Oyster is rated one of the top Five Fish Houses on Florida’s Emerald Coast and they take pride in serving local Gulf fresh seafood, and they have delicious non seafood entrees too, here's there's something for everyone, you can even customize your own oyster by selecting the toppings and giving your oyster a name, come be part of their Customize an Oyster tradition and make Boss history, a fabulous dining experience awaits.READ MORE

Scipio Creek Marina is the largest marina facility in Apalachicola, Florida, USA and a family owned business on the northwest Gulf Coast close to waterfront shops, restaurants and attractions. They are open 7 days a week and offer dry boat storage, pure gas and diesel, jet skit storage and have lighted wet slips, shore power, a pump out station and shower facilities. Scipio Creek Marina offers fishing guide services and there's a ship store for all you need as well as lighted wet slips, they are also Evinrude dealers and do Evinrude service and repairs, it's all here at this wonderful full service marina.READ MORE

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

Robinson Brothers Guide Service in Apalachicola, Florida, USA are the best for saltwater fly fishing, flats fishing, inshore fishing and offshore fishing, and they accommodate everyone from families with kids to experience fly fishing anglers. Inshore species depending on season may include, speckled trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, flounder, sheepshead, sharks, pompano, tripletail and tarpon. Robinson Brothers Guide Service fishing teips are considered sport fishing trips, and are done on a catch and release basis on the center console bayfishing boats, they use light spinning tackle and live bait, shrimp and artificial lures, and fish cleaning is available, they also do shark and tarpon trips, shelling trips, eco tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin watching trips.READ MORE

Woodduck's Guide Service in Apalachicola, Florida, USA offers good old fashioned family fun with Captain Woodduck who operated a 23 foot C Hawk center console powered by a 150 HP Evinrude E-Tec, and half and full day fishing trips are available as well as eco tours. Targeting speckled trout, red fish, pompano, triple tail tarpon and many other species in the Apalachicola Bay and River area, all licenses, bait, rods, reels, tackle and ice are provided, they take you to where the fish are biting. Woodduck's Guide Service also offers shark fishing off St. George Island, and eco tours of the forgotten coast, come for a fabulous adventure with the captain who has been hunting and fishing the bay and river since childhood.READ MORE

Riverfront Therapy and Spirit of the River Yoga in Apalachicola, Florida, USA offers massage, reiki, yoga and Thai bodywork, and you can book a private yoga lesson or full consultation with the Ayurveda Yoga Specialist. Group yoga classes are also available, and they do cranioSacral therapy and maintenance package discounts are offered to individuals purchasing 5 hours upfront. Riverfront Therapy and Spirit of the River Yoga also offers workshops, and there's a shop in the studio with products available online, like instructional DVD's, yoga mats, exquisite malas and more.READ MORE

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

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

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

The House of Tartts Guest House and Carriage House in historic Apalachicola, Florida, USA offer an unforgettable stay where you experience the comfort of times past as they say, and guests are offered access to the kitchen which is common area. The three guest rooms in the restored guest house come with private bath and no meals are prepared, amenities include a full kitchen, washer and dryer, ironing facilities and there's a large outdoor charcoal grill in the garden. The Carriage House is ideal for five guests with views over the garden and is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with kitchen, TV lounge and laundry. The House of Tartts Guest House and Carriage House is just two blocks from the river, marinas, quaint shops, restaurants and historic sites, there's also a working waterfront to explore and beautiful beaches a short scenic drive away.READ MORE

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 River Inn in historic Apalachicola, Florida, USA is a unique two storey bed and breakfast on the Florida Panhandle with upper and lower level rooms individually decorated with river views, and a delicious complimentary cooked to order breakfast is the best way to start the day. Caroline’s River Dining at the inn offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as exquisite fresh seafood, their oysters are caught daily in the Apalchicola Bay and chilled, the fish comes straight from the boats at the marina, and guests can dine inside with stunning river views or out in the screened in gazebo atop their docks, there's also the Boss Oyster restaurant here. The Apalachicola River Inn also features the stunning Rose Suite with jacuzzi and the River Cottage suite located in a separate building with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, jacuzzi king size beds, spacious living room and more, come for a fabulous stay, where they welcome you to oyster town.READ MORE

The Oyster City Brewing Company founders have a passion for fine wine and craft beer, located in Apalachicola, Florida, USA the craft brewery offers three unique brews namely the Apalach IPA, Hooter Brown Tupelo Honey Ale, and Mill Pond Dirty Blonde Ale. Now brewing seven days a week, with seasonal beers in the works, they brew the finest beers on tap to complement the succulent Apalchicola Bay oysters the town is famous for. For businesses, contact the Oyster City Brewing Company to find out how you can serve their beers on tap, the summer ale is crisp and smooth, steeped with Florida Orange peel, and the Hooter Brown is a robust ale made with local Tupelo honey, while the Mill Pond dirty blonde is lightly hopped with a little bite pairing perfectly with oysters, sunny beaches, fishing piers and salt water.READ MORE

Water Street Hotel and Marina in Apalachicola is a unique 30 suite hotel and 20 slip marina in an Old Florida setting with modern conveniences and screened porches on the water. With a beautiful turn of the century look, this hotel has a swimming pool and meeting and event facilities for corporate meetings and retreats, weddings and other celebrations and the meeting room features river front views, WIFI and audio visual equipment. Water Street Hotel and Marina offers boating packages, and marina services include a dockmaster, marine supplies and ice, groceries and gifts, a fishing guide service, fish and boat cleaning, business services and access to the hotel pool and meeting facilities, and short and long term rentals are available, it's all here.READ MORE

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