Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide

Apalachicola

Oyster/fishing boats at Apalachicola, Florida. Apalachicola is a small city along what is sometimes referred to as the Forgotten Coast on the Gulf coast of the Florida panhandle. Oyster and shrimp fishing continue to be important elements of the economy, and the town has a slower pace than the big resort areas elsewhere in the state.
Oyster/fishing boats at Apalachicola, Florida. Apalachicola is a small city along what is sometimes referred to as the Forgotten Coast on the Gulf coast of the Florida panhandle. Oyster and shrimp fishing continue to be important elements of the economy, and the town has a slower pace than the big resort areas elsewhere in the state.
Reflection of the sunset on the Apalachicola River.

Popular places to visit

Dixie Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Dixie Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Dixie Theatre

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa

You can take time to visit Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa during your travels to Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa

Downtown Books & Purl

Enjoy an outing to Downtown Books & Purl during your stay in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Downtown Books & Purl

Apalachicola Chocalate Company

Enjoy an outing to Apalachicola Chocalate Company during your stay in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Apalachicola Chocalate Company

Orman House Historic State Park

Find out about the history of Apalachicola with a stop at Orman House Historic State Park. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Orman House Historic State Park

John Gorrie State Museum

You can study the exhibits at John Gorrie State Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

John Gorrie State Museum

Things to do

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

฿25,166
per traveller
Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter
Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Trip

Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters

฿25,953
per traveller
Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Apalachicola

Gibson Inn

Gibson Inn

3 out of 5
51 Ave. C Apalachicola FL
The price is ฿4,167 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,167
฿4,605 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
Amazing place!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Gibson Inn
Coombs Inn & Suites

Coombs Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
80 Sixth St. Apalachicola FL
The price is ฿3,049 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,049
฿4,146 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions John Gorrie State Museum and Apalachicola Chocalate ...
8/10 Very Good! (912 reviews)
Love the historical aspect of the inn and the town

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Coombs Inn & Suites
Water Street Hotel & Marina, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Water Street Hotel & Marina, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
329 Water St Apalachicola FL
The price is ฿4,727 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿4,727
฿5,844 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and Orman ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
Nice, clean and spacious. Love the screen porch overlooking the river and marsh.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Water Street Hotel & Marina, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 out of 5
160 W Gorrie Drive St. George Island FL
The price is ฿3,496 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,496
฿4,378 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in St. George Island. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (963 reviews)
The room is not very nice. I've tried to do some upgrades but it needs a lot of help.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Buccaneer Inn
MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South

MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South

2.5 out of 5
3951 E Highway 98 Port St. Joe FL
The price is ฿3,672 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,672
฿4,112 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port St. Joe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (697 reviews)
Clean, quiet room. Excellent check in staff

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South
Best Western Apalach Inn

Best Western Apalach Inn

2.5 out of 5
249 US Highway 98 Apalachicola FL
The price is ฿3,275 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿3,275
฿3,619 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean. Functional

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Apalach Inn
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Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide