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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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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
Buddy Ward and Sons Seafood2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
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
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
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
Woodduck's Guide Service2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
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
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
The Tin Shed2017-06-26
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
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
Apalachicola Charters2017-06-24
Located in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida, United States
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
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
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