TODAY
If youβve already done the docks and the raw bar, hereβs the next layer of Apalachicola: the old town itself. Itβs a small, walkable grid with more history per block than most places on the Coast.
Inside this issue: a historic-district day, a fresh oyster update, this weekendβs Halloween happenings, and the weather.
THE FEATURE
ποΈ One easy day in Apalach: history, a museum, and a brew
ποΈ One easy day in Apalach: history, a museum, and a brew
Apalachicola was once one of the busiest ports on the Gulf, and the old town still shows it. You can cover the best of it on foot in a few hours.
3 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MAKE IT WORK:
Walk the Historic District first. The Franklin County TDC describes it as a walkable district with hundreds of historic homes, buildings, and landmarks dating back to the 1800s, including former cotton warehouses and tree-lined streets. The sidewalks are shaded, so itβs comfortable even on a warm day.
[Source: Floridaβs Forgotten Coast / Franklin County TDC]Duck into one museum. The John Gorrie Museum State Park has a replica of the ice machine Dr. Gorrie patented in the 1850s, plus re-created sickrooms. The Raney House and Orman House are also in town. Hours vary, so call ahead.
[Sources: Floridaβs Forgotten Coast]Finish with a drink, and watch the clock. Oyster City Brewing Company and the Apalachicola Yacht Club are usually both open on Sundays. Most downtown shops close around 5 or 5:30, so browse before you settle in.
[Verify hours directly]
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Good to know:
Raining? This plan works indoors β swap the walk for a second museum.
Hungry? Sunday options downtown include:
Tamaraβs CafΓ© (now Tamaraβs on the Go / food truck): facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064177171716
The Franklin CafΓ© (at the Gibson Inn): thefranklincafe.com
Owl CafΓ©: owlcafeflorida.com
The Station Raw Bar: thestationrawbar.com
Half Shell Dockside: halfshelldockside.com
Up the Creek Raw Bar: upthecreekrawbar.com
Locals call it βApalach.β
IN OTHER NEWSβ¦
π° Oysters, Seafood Festival & a Climb
π° π¦ͺ Bayβs second oyster harvest is open, but smaller.
Apalachicola Bayβs wild oyster season opened Oct. 1 with three reefs open and a reduced commercial limit. State officials have said the first harvest after the five-year closure went well, and reef restoration continues.
[Source: WJHG]
π° πͺ Florida Seafood Festival is coming in November.
The Coastβs biggest annual festival returns next month. If you want a room, itβs worth looking soon. One option in the historic district is the Majestic Jewel Inn.
[Source: floridaseafoodfestival.com]
πΌ Twilight climb at Crooked River Lighthouse this Saturday.
Free after-hours access Saturday 7β9 p.m. Tower climbs are $6 (free for kids 12 and under with a ticketed adult). A short drive from Apalachicola if you want a second stop the same day.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber
THE WEEKEND
π A few coastal happenings to know:
Friday
πΌ SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular β 6:30β8:30 p.m. at St. George Island Lighthouse Park. Free, family-friendly.
Saturday
πΆ Spooky Pooches Howl-O-Ween β Noonβ4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Apalachicola. Trick-or-treat stroll, adoptions, costumes welcome. Free.
πΌ Twilight at the Tower β 7β9 p.m. at Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle. Free after-hours access; tower climbs about $6.
Dates and times may change. Verify before you go.
THE WEATHER
βοΈ FridayβSunday
Sunny and pleasant. Highs in the mid-70s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. A little breezy Saturday and Sunday. Good walking weather β bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
READER QUESTION:
π Best rainy-day plan?
If the weather turns, whatβs your go-to stop in Apalach?
Reply to this email β weβd love to hear.
See you next time,
Apalach Coast
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