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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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Sandy Beach Properties
It’s always a great time to visit Carrabelle and Sandy Beach Properties offers over 75 vacation rentals with something for everyone… whether visiting for a weekend, a week or a month… we have vacation rentals ranging from one bedroom riverfront condos to beachfront homes and cottages on pristine, deserted beaches with lots of options in between. Browse our website at…
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Best Western Apalach Inn
All rooms feature free high-speed internet access and cable satellite television with HBO. Complimentary full hot breakfast in lobby and coffee pots in rooms. Ample parking available for trucks, RVs, or boats, as well as an outdoor pool. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms available. Senior, AAA, AARP, and corporate discounts available.
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Cape & Coast Premier Properties
At Cape & Coast Premier Properties, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality vacation homes, not just the largest quantity. With a focus on beachfront and private pool homes, you can rest assured that the finest vacation experiences are before you. Welcome to Cape & Coast. Life is Short, Vacation Well.
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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
Holiday Fresh Market Apalachicola
On Saturday, December 7th from 10 am – 3 pm the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Presents the Holiday Fresh Market. Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend and find one-of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment in an…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a fun-filled day along the beautiful historic Carrabelle Florida Riverfront! Photo Credit: Sheri Wesson
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St. George Island Lighting of the Palms Eastpoint
Kick off the holiday season with us at the St. George Island Lighting of the Palms event at the Lighthouse Park. There will be Christmas crafts & games, hot chocolate, cookies, books and gifts, and visits with Santa. The lighting of the palms will take place at dusk followed by…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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