Historic Downtown Apalachicola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

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

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

Activities

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter

NZ$1,347
per traveller
Apalachicola Inshore Fishing Charter
Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Trip

Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters

NZ$1,375
per traveller
Port St Joe Inshore Fishing Charters
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Apalachicola Hotel Deals

Gibson Inn

Gibson Inn

3 out of 5
51 Ave. C Apalachicola FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$309 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$309
3 Mar - 4 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! (722 reviews)
The hotel is Old Florida from the wraparound front porch to the warm Southern welcome. We loved our stay. The bar which is off the lobby is our favorite bar. Great happy hour prices! The hot tub was a bonus. Our room was awesome with marble floors and shower. Walkable to the neat small town shops ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Gibson Inn
Coombs Inn & Suites

Coombs Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
80 Sixth St. Apalachicola FL
The price is NZ$238 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$238
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! (924 reviews)
Perfect room bed, balcony breakfast, Everything.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 NZ$376 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$376
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 NZ$298 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$298
2 Mar - 3 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! (981 reviews)
Basic room with comfortable bed and pleasant staff.

Reviewed on 28 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 NZ$204 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$204
2 Mar - 3 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! (650 reviews)
Advertised with “white sand beach” and property is not on beach. Paid extra for ocean view, which ended up being able to see water over roofs of buildings between building and ocean. Room has poor paint job and shower had mold and mildew in it.

Reviewed on 28 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 NZ$257 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$257
30 Mar - 31 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! (701 reviews)
Nice large room with a full fridge.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South
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