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Take a Video Tour of Our Magnificent Museums
Want a closer look inside the Forgotten Coast’s treasured museums and historical sites? Check out our Museum Video Series hosted by Trinity Hardy. These enlightening videos will take you on a brief tour of each Franklin County museum, including The Raney House Museum, The Orman House Museum, John Gorrie Museum State Park, Carrabelle History Museum and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, as well as our two historic lighthouses: Cape St. George Light and Crooked River Lighthouse. Discover the rich historical significance of each site and get a glimpse of the unique artifacts, memorabilia and exhibits showcased inside these fascinating museums.
Forgotten Coast Like A Local: Episode 1 - Museums
Forgotten Coast Like A Local - Trailer
Raney House Museum
Carrabelle History Museum
Orman House Museum
Carrabelle Lighthouse Museum
John Gorrie Museum
Estuarine Research Reserve
St. George Lighthouse Museum
Camp Gordon Johnston
RELAX & STAY AWHILE
From a quaint beach cottage to a luxurious beachfront villa, Florida's Forgotten Coast offers a variety of places to stay.
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Island Bliss
Our first-tier vacation home (across from the beach) is great for small families or two couples. Island Bliss has two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and is a very short, easy walk to the beach (about 250 feet). After a fun day at the beach, retreat to your private fenced backyard, complete with a charcoal grill, firepit, and hot tub. The…
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Bay City Lodge
Bay City Lodge is a full-service fishing lodge located along the Apalachicola River. This classic fishing retreat offers fully furnished cabins and motel accommodations, along with licensed fishing guides, a bait and tackle shop, fish cleaning services, boat storage and convenient boating access. With a quiet riverfront setting and a variety of services for anglers, Bay City Lodge makes an…
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Georgian Motel
Some of the world’s most beautiful beaches are only minutes from the Georgian Motel, and the Carrabelle River and the Gulf of Mexico are at its back door. The motel is ideally located for both saltwater and freshwater fishing, as well as hiking, hunting, camping, boating, swimming, and more. Guests can access nearby boat slips, full-service marinas, and docking facilities.…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the Forgotten Coast's authentic, Old Florida charm at more than 100 annual events and festivals, that highlight our natural resources, culture and history. Click here to see all events
Pink Out! St. George Island
The annual Pink Out! returns to Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island on Friday, October 9, bringing the community together for a fun evening in support of an important local cause. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will include live music, food, raffles, a silent auction, Pink Out merchandise,…
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Holiday Fresh Market Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Holiday Fresh Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10am until 3 pm. Come enjoy historic downtown Apalachicola for the day or the weekend and find one-of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment in an outdoor setting. The fun annual event features…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites all to a fun-filled time along the historic Carrabelle waterfront. The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is a day of family-friendly activities, live music, a car show, unique entertainment, colorful arts & craft, and delicious food on Saturday, April 24 from 10 am – 6 pm…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
Follow local guides as they share their tips for how to make the most of your stay on the Forgotten Coast.
2026 Fall Fishing Report
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