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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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Bay City Lodge
Tucked away down Bay City Road in Apalachicola, the Bay City Lodge is a fisherman’s retreat with lodging set in a quiet wooded atmosphere. Accommodations include fully furnished cabins and motel units. Restaurant, bait & tackle store, sports apparel shop, boat launching facilities, charter fishing guides, boat storage, and tennis courts. For more information, please call the office 7 days…
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Ho-Hum RV Park
Located on Highway 98 in Carrabelle, FL, the Ho Hum Campground is a classic gem with stunning sunsets and water views. The RV campground offers free Wifi and Cable but campers might prefer the live view of dolphins swimming, pelicans floating or flying in formation, seagulls, and shorebirds. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available.
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Robinson Vacation Rentals
Planning a visit to beautiful, historic, downtown Apalachicola? Stay with us in a riverfront condo in the heart of town! Or maybe a convenient 2 bedroom condo with a private elevator a block away from our world-class restaurants? Or even a hidden charmer with a private courtyard and bikes to ride around town. Visit our website or give us a…
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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 will be held Friday, October 9 at Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island. This event benefits the Franklin Needs group which provides free mammograms and other services to local residents. Get ready for a fun filled night including an entertaining “woman-less pageant”, raffles, cool merchandise,…
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Lantern Fest Carrabelle
Lantern Fest will be celebrated at Crooked River Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL. This unique, outdoor festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include amazing music and Bluegrass harmonies…
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Florida Seafood Festival Apalachicola
The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood,…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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Historic Fort Coombs Armory Celebrates Grand Re-Opening in Apalachicola
One of Apalachicola’s most distinctive historic landmarks is ready to welcome the community once again. Franklin County Commissioners celebrated the grand re-opening of the Fort…
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Franklin County Maritime History Museum Opens in Apalachicola
More than 50 maritime and history enthusiasts gathered at Apalachicola’s former Lombardi Oyster Plant on Tuesday, August 5 to celebrate the grand opening of the…
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