Highly valued for their unspoiled natural environment, Franklin Co. boasts some of the state's most beautiful natural beaches and historic Apalachicola, one of Florida's oldest cities. Activities revolve around the natural environment: canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating, biking. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the trendy shops and galleries or take a trip across the Bay to one of the barrier islands. Apalachicola Bay is famous for its oysters. Ninety percent of the oysters consumed in Florida come from the unspoiled Apalachicola Bay. Selected one of American's Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Apalachicola has over 900 structures on the National Register.
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A fellow who moved from the San Francisco Bay area said that after a week in Apalachicola, he knew more people than he knew where he'd come from. Read More
The drive down Highway 98 through Panacea and Carrabelle has the surreal feel of a movie set, where time has stood still and preserved these small towns in quaint, 1950s style. Read More
St. George Island has been a favorite rest and recreation spot for humans for more than 5,000 years. Archaeologists estimate that pre-Columbian natives regularly visited to feast on the oysters that are so plentiful in Apalachicola Bay. Read More
As I wandered the area under the enormous, moss-draped oak trees, I saw few people walk by any of the tables without stopping to chat with the sellers, get a taste of the honey (from a spoon or a drop right onto their finger) and, finally, make a purchase – usually of more than one jar. Read More
The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:00-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:30 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419
The Historic Apalachicola Christmas celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:00-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old fashioned Christmas celebration! For more information contact the Chamber office at (850)653-9419.
St. George Island Join the annual lighting of the holiday lights on St. George Island. Santa will arrive on a fire engine for the kids. The lighting will take place at dark. Lighthouse tours will be available.
