 
A Bay Charter 1-850-Bay Fish
A Taste of the Coast, an Artful Affair
A-1 Beach Photography
AbrakadabraCoach.com
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect, P.A.
Amanda's Bistro and Pantry
Apalachicola.biz
ApalachicolaFlorida.info
ApalachicolaHomes.net
Ausley & McMullen, P.A.
Autrey Realty & Investment Company, Inc.
Barbara Palmer, REALTOR
Barefoot Properties, LLC
Bay Colors Development
Bayberry Bullies
BayNavigator.com
Bayside Gallery and Florist
Bayside Savings Bank
Beach Bartenders LLC
Beach Hill Beach Vacation Home
Beach Realty of Cape San Blas, Inc.
Beach Wedding Musicians
Beacon By The Sea
Best Western Apalach Inn
Betty Ray Weston, Realtor
Big Fish Construction
Big Time Charters
Bluewater iNet Group, LLC
Bluewater Outriggers
Bluewater Realty
Boardwalk Realty of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Bonita Thompson, REALTOR
Boss Oyster
Burke & Co. Real Estate Group, LLC
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Candace Watson, LLC
Cape Escape Vacation Rentals, LLC
Cape San Blas Blog
Cape San Blas Inn
Cape San Blas Realty
Cape San Blas Vacation Rentals
CapeSanBlas.info
Capt. Jack's Island
Century 21 Gulf Coast Realty, Inc.
Century 21 Gulf Coast Realty, Inc. - Mexico Beach
Century 21/Collins Realty, Inc.
Charisma Charters
CherishedMothers.com
Christian Community Development Fund
City of Port St. Joe
Coast2Coast Printing & Promotions
Coastal Design & Landscaping
Coastal Marina Management
Coastal Realty Group
CobbsCoastalLife.com
Coldwell Banker Forgotten Coast Realty
Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Congo Charters
Consulate
Coombs House Inn
Crab Shack Beach House
Daffin Merchantile Co., Inc.
Daly's Dock & Dive Center
Debbie Hooper Photography
Decorative Flooring
Dixie Theatre
Dog Island Beach House
Dolphins Dance
Durens Piggly Wiggly
El Governor Motel
Eli Duarte, REALTOR
Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union
F&B Builders, Inc.
Family Life Church
First Baptist Church of Mexico Beach
First Baptist Church of Port St Joe
Forgotten Coast Property Management & Rentals, LLC
ForgottenCoast.biz
ForgottenCoastKids.com
Freedom Fighter Ministry
Gerald Alcorn, Realtor
Gibson Inn
Grady Market
Gulf Alliance for Local Arts
Gulf Breeze Villas
Gulf Coast Conservation Association, Inc.
Gulf Coast Datacom,LLC
Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals
Gulf County EDC
Gulf County Supervisor of Elections Office
Gulf County TDC
Gulf Sands Motel
Gulf State Community Bank
GulfCountyBusiness.com
Happy Ours Kayak and Canoe Outpost
Hear No Fish, See Fish
Helen Gore
HenryG.NET
Highland View Baptist Church
House of Tartts
Independence On The Coast
Indian Pass Marine, Inc.
J. Cobb Realty, LLC
JackMullen.us
Jerry Thompson, Realtor
Johnene Marcum, CPA
Journeys of St. George Island
Joyce Estes, Artist
Killfish Charters
L.L. Lanier & Sons
Larry Joe Colson Marine Construction
Liberty County Supervisor of Elections
Lighthouse Utilities
Long Avenue Baptist Church
Long Dream Gallery/Kristinworks
Marquardt Realty, Inc.
Marquardt's Marina
Mary Blackburn, REALTOR
Mentor Gadsden
Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association
Mexico Beach Christian Worship Center
Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, Inc.
Mexico Beach Information
Mexico Beach Sundance Realty
MexicoBeach.info
MexicoBeachSales.com
Miller Marine
Miss Mary
MyFloridaMilitary.com
NAPA - St. Joe Auto Parts
Natalie Shoaf, REALTOR
Natural Element, Inc.
North Florida Child Development, Inc.
NRG Roofing Inc
Ochlockonee Bay Realty
Old Saltworks Cabins
Opportunity Florida
Panache Tent & Event Rentals
Panhandle 360
Paradise Coast Vacation Rentals
Parker Realty of Mexico Beach
Port Realty, Inc
Port St. Joe Marina, Inc.
Port St. Joe Port Authority
Port St. Joe Realty
PortStJoe.info
PortStJoeDeveloper.com
Preble-Rish, Inc.
Premier Sportfishing Adventures
Pristine Properties Vacation Rentals, LLC
Pristine Properties, LLC
PSJ2005.com
PSJHS Shark Football
Raffield Fisheries, Inc.
Realtor's Assoc of Franklin & Southern Gulf Co.
Reeves Furniture & Refinishing Shoppe
Relentless Ministries
RentalsCapeSanBlas.com
Riverfront Therapy
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
Robinson Real Estate Company
Ron-De-Voo Vacation Home
Sally Childs, Realtor
Sandy Shoes Vacation Rentals
Scallop Cove, GGG
Scipio Creek Marina
Sea Oats Art Gallery
Seahorse Gifts and Florist
Seahorse Water Safaris
Shallow Reed
Shoreline Photography
Siprell Construction Concrete Services, Inc.
Siprell Construction, Inc.
Sisters Restaurant
Smiley Apiaries
Sound Off Audio, Inc
South Beach Real Estate, Inc.
South Gulf County Taxpayers Association
Southern Resorts
St Joe News Network, Inc.
St. George Island Realty
St. James Episcopal Church
St. Joe Natural Gas Company
St. Joseph Bay Country Club
St. Vincent Island Shuttle Service
Star Publishing Company
Steve Harris, Broker Associate
StGeorgeIslandFlorida.info
StJoeBay.info
Sugar Beach Rentals, Inc.
Suncoast Realty and Property Management
Sunset Coastal Grill
SurfMexicoBeach.com
Susan Bassett, Broker Associate
Tall Tales Fishing Charters
Tamara's Cafe Floridita
Tara Estates
Tarpon Fishing
The Appliance Solution
The Club at Cape San Blas
The Party Line
The Port Fine Wine & Spirits
The Riverside Group, LLC
The Villages, Inc.
Tight Lines & Good Times, Inc.
Tiki Palms Inn
Tranquil Harbour
Tropic Garden Suites
Turtle Beach Inn
Ulrich Construction
United Way of Northwest FL, Inc.
VisitGadsden.com
Watson Brothers Construction, Inc.
West End Harbor
Whispering Pines of Cape San Blas
Windward Sailing Charters
WisconsinLakeHomeForSale.com
|
|
Florida's Forgotten Coast is a virtual playground for those of us who enjoy Florida history, exploring coastal eco-systems, birdwatching, shell collecting, or any number of nature-based activities. There's never a shortage of things to do. Here are a few links to help you plan your next adventure.
 John Gorrie State Museum
Contains a replica of the ice machine created by Dr. John Gorrie in an attempt to cool his yellow fever patients. His invention later bacame the basis for the ice industry and modern air conditioning.
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Encompassing over 246,000 acres in Apalachicola Bay, it is the largest of it's kind in the nation.
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
St. Vincent Island is an unspoiled barrier island in Apalachicola Bay, accessable only by boat. (rentals and tours available). The visitor's center is located in Apalachicola, on the north end of Market Street.
Big Bend Scenic Byway
Approximately 171 miles along US 98 from the City of Apalachicola in Franklin County to CR59 in the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla County, including a spur road to St. George Island (SR 300), and three (3) Forest Trails including SR 65 through Tate's Hell State Forest; SR 267 through the Wakulla State Forest; and CR 375 through the Apalachicola National Forest. The corridor also includes short segments of local streets and county roads.
Lafayette Park
Pier, interpretive signage, a gazebo, picnic tables and playground. In Apalachicola on Avenue B between 13th and 15th Streets. (A great location for a wedding or other special event.)
Battery Park and the City Marina
Boat launch and park with picnic tables and playground, located in Apalachicola on Bay Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets.
Chestnut Street Cemetery
One of the more significant cemereries on the Gulf Coast. Established in 1831, the stones tell the history of Apalachicola. Funerary art reflects the ethnic diversity of the community, religious beliefs and burial customs trade patterns. Located on Highway 98 between 6th and 8th Streets.
Dixie Theatre
Built in 1912, the Dixie Theatre became the entertainment center of the county. Eventually opened as a motion picture theater, the Dixie closed in 1967. Recently renovated, the Dixie is again hosting live theatre. Summer repertory runs from mid-May through early September with performances at 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30pm on Wednesday and Sunday. For more information call (850) 653-3200.
St. George Island State Park
Nine miles of undeveloped beach, pristine shoreline, majestic dunes and bay forest, sandy coves and salt marshes. Hiking trails, boardwalks and observation platforms great for hiking, camping or a leisurely stroll.
Cape St. George State Reserve
A 28-mile long barrier island that seperates Apalachicola Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. The island's remoteness and wilderness qualities provide an opportunity to explore and enjoy a remnant of Florida's original natural landscape. Boat rentals and tours offer accessibility to this shell collector's dream.
Apalachicola Historic District
Many fine old homes and buildings dating back to the 1830s. A scenic walking tour of the town aquaints visitors to sites such as cotton warehouses which housed the city's once prosperous cotton exports during the 1800s and stately antebellum homes nestled amid magnolias. A tour map is available at the Chamber of Commerce office on Market Street. (Downloadable PDF document coming soon!) Be sure to visit us each spring for the annual Tour of Homes.
Fort Gadsden Historic Site
Located on the east bank of the Apalachicola River, accessed by Highway 65. The site interprets the role of Native and african Americans during the early 1800s. For more information, call (850) 643-2282
The Apalachicola Paddling Trail System
The Apalachicola Paddling Trail System is a National Recreation Trail and one of the top 12 paddling destinations in the country according to Paddler magazine and the American Canoe Association.
The Great Florida Birding Trail
The Great Florida Birding Trail also has sites located in this region that are of interest to birding tourists and those interested in wildlife viewing.
|
|
