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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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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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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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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
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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Apalachicola Farmers Market Apalachicola
Located at 133 Avenue E, across from CVS, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.
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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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