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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
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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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Boardwalk
Two spacious and luxurious bedrooms, one spacious loft, three bathrooms, directly on the beach with a boardwalk through the dunes, multiple flat Screen TVs, VCRs, and DVDs, free wireless high-speed internet access, plenty of chairs on the beach-overlooking decks, hot and cold outdoor shower. Great central island location, just steps to the island playground, shops, and restaurants.
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Blue Water Beach Properties LLC
Blue Water Beach Properties, LLC is a boutique vacation rental management company specializing in exceptional beachfront accommodations on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Founded on the belief that every guest deserves a personalized, five-star experience, we combine professional property management with the attentive care of an owner-operated business. Unlike large property management companies that oversee hundreds of homes, Blue Water Beach Properties…
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Tarpon Point Beach House
Tarpon Point Beach House is a family friendly, peaceful getaway in a beach community on Alligator Point 1 mile from Bald Point State Park! The private beach area is ~200 steps from the front door and only for the local residents (no public parking or access). We are a 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach house bungalow that is pet friendly…
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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, Feb. 12, 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.
4 Fabulous Fall Outdoor Adventures on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Fall is finally here! Tis the season for perfectly pleasant weather on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. It’s still plenty warm here in Franklin County, but not…
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Fresh Seafood and Coastal Fun at the 63rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival
Mark your calendars for November 6 and 7, 2026, as the 63rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival returns to historic Apalachicola, Florida! Held at Battery Park…
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