'''Apalachicola''' [http://www.apalachicolabay.org] is a city in the Florida Panhandle.

Get in

Get around

Apalachicola is small and easily seen on foot. It is laid back and very easy to navigate. Locals are glad to direct you wherever you need to go. Also there are boat and fishing tours available in the area.

See

  • Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce. 22 Commerce Street. 50-653-9419. ttp://www.apalachicolabay.org/. Welcome to the Forgotten Coast Highly valued for our unspoiled natural environment, the coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint that make up the Forgotten Coast offer an authentic taste of Florida's Gulf Coast with plenty of charm and history. You_fll find miles of uncrowded pristine beaches, an endless supply of protected shallow bays, excellent fishing and acres of National and State forests to explore. Combine all this with some of the finest oysters and seafood in the country and your stay with us is sure to be memorable.</see>

    Do

  • Apalachicola Sailing Adventures. 17 Water Street. 1 850-653-9616 or 850-258-2038. sbafl@yahoo.com. Sail on a turn-of-the-century 35' New England Cutter.
  • the Great Plein Air Paint-out: The Grand Patrons' Party. otton Warehouse Apalachicola, Florida. 00-378-8419. 75 couple $40 each. Artists have been asked to reserve their very best work to present to local and visiting art patrons at a Wetroom party in the Cotton Warehouse. This tribute to _gthe best of the best_h, from 6:60-10:30pm, will include live music, delicious food, and the opportunity to purchase the premium art from the paint-out. Tickets are $75 per couple, $40 each, limited to 200 guests.

    Buy

  • <listing name="Apalachicola Sponge Company" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="M-Sa 10AM-5PM" price="" url="">Handmade olive oil and goats milk soap sponges.</listing>
  • <listing name="Forgotten Coast Outfitters" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Outdoor clothing and fly fishing equipment.</listing>
  • <listing name="The Grady Market" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Several antique shops, artist galleries, and clothing boutiques.</listing>
  • <listing name="Oystercatcher" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Womens, girls and baby apparel and accessories.</listing>
  • <listing name="River City Trading Company" address="82 Commerce Street" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Men and women's clothing accessories.</listing>
  • <listing name="Sirens Boutique" address="Avenue D and Market Street" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Women's clothing and accessories.</listing>
  • <listing name="Two Gulls" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="Daily 10AM-5PM" price="" url="">Gifts and souvenirs.</listing>
  • Eat

  • Apalachicola Seafood Grill. 00 Market Street (by the traffic signal). 1 850-653-9510. -Sa 11:30AM-8PM. Get the "world's largest" fried fish sandwich.

  • Avenue Sea. 1 Avenue C. 1 850-653-2193. Refined cuisine, smaller portions, focused on using local seafood and other locally harvested ingredients, May 2007 Gourmet Magazine listed it as one of the top 36 destination restaurants in the world.

    This restaurant is closed. There is another one in it's place.</eat>

  • Boss Oyster. 23 Water Street. 1 850-653-9364. 1 850-653-2018. unch & dinner 7 days a week.. Waterfront location. If you're an oyster fan, they offer more that 15 styles of Apalachicola Bay oysters.

  • Caroline's Dining on the River. 23 Water Street. 1 850-653-8139. 1 850-653-2018. Fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Chef Eddie's Magnolia Grill. 9 11th Street. 1 850-653-8000. -Sa 6PM-?. Steaks, seafood, lobster and rack of lamb in addition to a huge wine list.

  • Old Time Soda Fountain. 3 Market Street. 1 850-653-2606. -Sa. As the name implies, this is an 50's themed soda fountain that serves ice cream, malts, floats and soda.

  • The Owl Cafe. 5 Avenue D (at Commerce Street). 1 850-653-9888. Local seafood, steak and pasta.

  • Papa Joe's Oyster Bar & Grill. 01-B Market Street. 1 850-653-1189. 1 850-653-3458. -Th 11:30AM-9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-10PM. Dine overlooking the Apalachicola River. Steaks and seafood along with an oyster bar.

  • Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina. 5 Market Street. 1 850-653-8555. -Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-10:30PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Mexican food. This restaurant is closed, there is another Mexican restaurant in it's place.

  • Red Top Cafe. 38 US Highway 98. 1 850-653-8612. pen 7 days a week.. This family style restaurant serves up steaks, seafood, sandwiches and chicken.

  • Tamara's Cafe Floridita. 7 Avenue E (one block east of flashing light). 1 850-653-4111. 0:30AM-10PM. Caribbean/South American style meals, including seafood and homemade desserts.

  • Verandas Wine Bar Bottle Shop and Bistro. venue D and Market Street. 1 850-653-3210. Serves local seafood in addition to steak and pasta. Also one of the largest retail wine stores in the area.

  • Viscardi's at Night. 00 Market Street. 1 850-653-9510. Now defunct.

  • Wheelhouse. 17 Water Street. 1 850-653-8860. u-Su. Now defunct.
  • http://www.stjamesbay.com/. 51 Laughing Gull Lane, St. James. 50-697-5050. Come to the Crooked River Grill for breakfast, lunch, or our steak and seafood dinners. Sit in our dining room or on the patio. The Grill features full banquet facilities and a gazebo, making it the ideal setting for special occasions.

    Drink

    Most restaurants have a full bar and there are numerous liquor stores in the area. Check out the nightlife in Saint George and Eastpoint.

  • Night Owl. 5 Avenue D. 1 850-653-9888. Now listed as the Owl's Wine Room. Large selection of wines, focus is mainly American.

  • Spoonbill. 23 Water Street. 1 850-653-8139. 1 850-653-2018.
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    Sleep

  • Apalachicola River Inn. 23 Water Street. 1 850-653-8139. iverinn@gtcom.net. 1 850-653-2018. Lodging, marina and restaurant.

  • Bay City Lodge. 000 Bay City Road. 1 850-653-9294. aycity@gtcom.net. Motel and cabins. If you're planning on fishing, the lodge sells bait and tackle and will clean your fish and your boat.

  • Best Western, Apalach Inn. 49 US Highway 98 West. 1 850-653-9131 (tollfree:1-800-528-1234. Only chain hotel in Apalachicola.

  • Bryant House Bed & Breakfast. 01 Sixth Street. 1 850-653-3270 (tollfree:1-888-554-4376). rigette@bryanthouse.com. 1 850-653-9663. ttp://www.bryanthouse.com. Serves a full German breakfast (Fruhstuck).

  • The Consulate. 6 Water Street. 1 850-653-1515. willis@ausley.com. Four suites overlooking the Apalachicola River. Rooms have a kitchen and balcony.

  • Coombs House Inn. 0 6th Street. 1 850-653-9199. nfo@coombshouseinn.com. 1 850-653-2785. 80-225. ttp://www.coombshouseinn.com. A Bed and Breakfast in a restored Victorian mansion.

  • Gibson Inn. 1 Avenue C. 1 850-653-2191. nfo@gibsoninn.com. 30 rooms in a turn-of-the-century Victorian home. Rooms have a full bath, phone, TV and wi-fi. The inn also has a restaurant and bar.

  • House of Tartts. 0 Avenue F. 1 850-653-4687. ivertartt@aol.com. Guesthouse in historic downtown. All rooms have a private bath.

  • Witherspoon Inn. 4 5th Street. 1 850-653-9186. Former residence of Captain Witherspoon. Rooms have their own bath.

    Get out

  • Apalachicola National Forest
  • Carrabelle
  • St. George Island
  • Tallahassee