Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide

Apalachicola

A view of Apalachicola, Florida from the bridge on a sunny day.
A view of Apalachicola, Florida from the bridge on a sunny day.
Apalachicola, fl
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top hotels in Historic Downtown Apalachicola

Gibson Inn

Gibson Inn

3 out of 5
51 Ave. C Apalachicola FL
The price is ₹14,859 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹14,859
₹16,419 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (719 reviews)
Wonderful hospitality from every staff member I encountered.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Gibson Inn
Coombs Inn & Suites

Coombs Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
80 Sixth St. Apalachicola FL
The price is ₹8,381 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹8,381
₹11,534 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (923 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Coombs Inn & Suites
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 out of 5
160 W Gorrie Drive St. George Island FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,178 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
₹13,178
₹16,068 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (980 reviews)
Clean rooms, nice employees, just seconds to the beach from room! Great local restaurants! Perfect room for the 2 dogs who got to play in the ocean for the first time ever!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Buccaneer Inn
St. George Inn

St. George Inn

2.5 out of 5
135 Franklin Boulevard St. George Island FL
The price is ₹10,061 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
₹10,061
₹11,117 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. George Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
Small bathroom no iron no blow dryer in the room but it was okay stay quaint place dad was very friendly but it was very noisy with other guests staying in the place

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

St. George 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 ₹12,188 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹12,188
₹13,650 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (700 reviews)
The hotel was basically deserted and while I was checking in my husband saw a person wandering the parking lot. We were given our room and it was as far away from the elevator in the farthest corner in the back of the hotel on the top floor. The room was basic but fine but because I felt so unsafe ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South
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Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide