Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide

Apalachicola

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

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

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

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

Things to do

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

Rp13.459.200
per traveller
Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter
Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters

Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters

Rp13.990.350
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 Rp3.031.805 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
Rp3.031.805
Rp3.350.145 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (738 reviews)
Everything was perfect !!!

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Gibson Inn
Coombs Inn & Suites

Coombs Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
80 Sixth St. Apalachicola FL
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.812.989 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp1.812.989
Rp2.426.553 total
30 Mar - 31 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
Downtown Apalachicola. Could walk to anything. Property was lovely, real old Florida. We had a lovely room with a 4 poster bed and bay window. We had access to the first floor porch and my wife enjoyed reading out there on an old rocking chair. Breakfast was good and host cooked some bacon for us ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Rp2.879.453 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.879.453
Rp3.520.355 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (532 reviews)
There was mold around areas

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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 Rp2.727.101 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.727.101
Rp3.294.189 total
23 Mar - 24 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! (991 reviews)
No issues. Better than I had expected

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Buccaneer Inn
Best Western Apalach Inn

Best Western Apalach Inn

2.5 out of 5
249 US Highway 98 Apalachicola FL
The price is Rp2.359.763 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.359.763
Rp2.607.538 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Super nice and let me check in early

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Best Western Apalach Inn
St. George Inn

St. George Inn

2.5 out of 5
135 Franklin Boulevard St. George Island FL
The price is Rp1.873.930 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.873.930
Rp2.070.633 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (658 reviews)
Great location, great price, and a friendly staff. The rooms have exactly what you need if you plan on being out and about a lot.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

St. George Inn
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Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide