Apalachicola
Land of the friendly people
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Florida, State: South, United States of America
Area: 2.7 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(850)
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Apalachicola is a city in Franklin County, Florida on US 98 about 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km². 4.9 km² of it is land and 2.0 km² of it (29.32%) is water.Location
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Located aboard the oldest operating sailing vessel of the American South, this museum is dedicated to informing and educating the public about the maritime history of the American South.
Experience the wildlife and ecosystem of the estuary while cruising in one of the two all weather boats provided by this tour company that takes you through the river, marsh, and swamps of the Forgotten Coast.
Fishing, guiding, and oystering excursions are provided by this guide company that also offers ecological tours and St. Vincent Island hunt drop off and pick ups.
Built in 1912, this professional regional theatre features a summer repertory running from June through September, as well as a variety of quality performances, entertainment, and musical events throughout the year.
Full service boat yard and marina in downtown Apalachicola. Permanent and transient slip rentals with power, water and floating docks, 20 ton travel lift and crane, painting and fiberglass repair, shower, and laundry.
This Romanesque style building was originally an ornated wooden structure that now houses great wooden pews and beautiful stained glass windows. The church also offers a fellowship hall that accommodates up to 200 people.
The largest full service marina in Apalachicola, this marina offers dry dock storage and in-water slips, as well a full line of boating supplies, gas and diesel, bait, and a ship store.
Built in a Greek Revival architectural style, this historic church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features full height fluted Ionic columns on the front facade. The building was prefabricated in New York from white pine and shipped by sea to Apalachicola; peg fasteners were used instead of nails to construct the church. There are two historic organs inside the church, as well as many exquisite details.