Is there anything cool to do in or around Apalachicola?

Apalach is has some good shopping and restaurants. But it's a slow place where you have to spend a little time and go with the flow to appreciate it. It's laid back, not the type of place to blow in and expect entertainment. It's out of the way for most everyone and the main reason you might travel the extra miles from anywhere is ffor the best oysters on the planet. The area also has great fishing, abundant wildlife, and a relatively unspoiled environment.

Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas......Scalloping!!!!!!! ....the season opens July 1..

Oh, okay. We had Oysters there last year. Now that I've thought about it, what was I really expecting? Mimes and clowns?

When we get a free weekend, Apalachicola is at the top of the list! I love this area- funky shopping, yummy seafood, and incredible natural beauty. I think there is lots to do in Apalach and the surrounding area!

The Spoonbill gets pretty funky after 10pm...

Is Boss Oyster still open? Oysters served a thousand different ways. The attached inn has comfy beds.

Is Boss Oyster still open? Oysters served a thousand different ways. The attached inn has comfy beds.

Yes it's still there. I love the area and would love to go back for scalloping and oysters!

Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas......Scalloping!!!!!!! ....the season opens July 1..

When does the season close?

I believe Scallop season closes after Labor Day, like the 10th of Sept.

Cape San Blas is my get-a-way from here. It reminds me of Sowal 20 years ago, when there were no restaurants and very quiet. Their beaches aren't as pretty as ours, but I love St. Joe Bay. We stay for a week every year at a house on the bay with a dock and jump in the boat and frollick all day. Heaven!

Oh, okay. We had Oysters there last year. Now that I've thought about it, what was I really expecting? Mimes and clowns?

That would be Tallahassee.

Are mimes and clowns funky?

The circus is in PCB now, darling. And last time I checked, we didn't have clowns.

Now, if it's the Legislature (or the governor) you are referring to, I might agree.

Apalach is grayt.

If you haven't seen them before, the Fl constitutional museum and the John Gorrie museum are worth breezing through.

Good hiking on Cape San Blas.

Avenue Sea restaurant is getting a lot of good reviews from the tough crowd at Chowhound.com

If you've never been to the Apalach seafood festival GO it is incredible. All of the seafood is fresh and prepared on site. I suddenly can't remember when it is, but I believe it is in the fall.

Check out the Gorrie museum, they don't charge if the a/c goes out. :funn:

If you've never been to the Apalach seafood festival GO it is incredible. All of the seafood is fresh and prepared on site. I suddenly can't remember when it is, but I believe it is in the fall.

Check out the Gorrie museum, they don't charge if the a/c goes out. :funn:

Oct. 31- Nov. 1

We went several years ago and stayed in the Gibson Inn. Awesome place! Thoroughly enjoyed it, although I'm into antique buildings and stuff.

We went several years ago and stayed in the Gibson Inn. Awesome place! Thoroughly enjoyed it, although I'm into antique buildings and stuff.

Love the bar at Gibson Inn.......................

We went several years ago and stayed in the Gibson Inn. Awesome place! Thoroughly enjoyed it, although I'm into antique buildings and stuff.

That is a great place to stay. We stayed there one night many years ago and they let us walk around looking at the rooms and let us pick which one we wanted to stay in and they had lots of cats walking around in the inn, Great food too.

Love the bar at Gibson Inn.......................

Me too!!! We always stop there first for Bloody Mary's before shopping.....and then last for a cocktail!!!!

I've never stayed at the Gibson Inn and have always wanted to. Might be a good annivrsary spot for me and hubby in August...although he does not have any use for cats but not allergic to them. Me...I love critters as long as they don't slither.......

The Gibson Inn used to do these mystery weekends----a "murder" takes place and guests spend the weekend combing the town for clues to solve the mystery. I have ALWAYS wanted to do this! Sounded like so much fun!!!

Apalach has the best restaurant in Northwest Florida located at the Gibson Inn. The restaurant is called Avenue Sea and the chef is David Carrier. He trained at the best restaurants in the world such as French Laundry in Napa and Trio in Chicago. This alone is worth the drive. They only focus on fresh seafood out of apalachee bay. His motto is if it doesn't swim here we don't serve it!

When we get a free weekend, Apalachicola is at the top of the list! I love this area- funky shopping, yummy seafood, and incredible natural beauty. I think there is lots to do in Apalach and the surrounding area!

I'm with jdarg. When we need a quick weekend getaway, this is where we go. We always start out at the Gibson (love their Bloody Marys). For food, we like Veranda's (for appetizers), Boss (for oysters), and Apalachicola Seafood Grill for their fried fish sandwich and chowder. I would like to get to Tamara's and the new Avenue Sea in the Gibson. My favorite shop is Avenue E...I could spend hours in there. For stylish clothes (and take home souvenirs), I visit the Grady Market. There is an awesome nautical shop that is always a treat....also a funky gift shop and bookstore that is just as fun to visit. I love just exploring the old buildings...shops or not.

The last time we visited, we stayed at the new Water Street Hotel which sits directly on the river. The rooms are actually like upscale condominiums with private huge screened porches, each with a fantastic view of the river. I could not believe how beautiful they were. It's also a marina, so you can dock your boat as well. Ask for room 310 (corner unit with the best views all around). The Consulate is another I 'd like to try (these luxury suites are located above the Grady Market with views of the river or garden)...BUT one cannot stay in Apalachicola without staying at the Gibson at least once. This place really gives you a good feel for the town. ;-)

The ONLY nightlife I know of is The Spoonbill, as someone else had mentioned.....all the locals come out for serious (and I mean serious) karaoke. It's always interesting.

The Gibson Inn used to do these mystery weekends----a "murder" takes place and guests spend the weekend combing the town for clues to solve the mystery. I have ALWAYS wanted to do this! Sounded like so much fun!!!

We stayed at the Gibson twice and both times the Murder Mystery was going on. We had no idea...at check in, they told us not to be alarmed if someone suddenly screams and falls down the steps.

We decided the town isn't the same without Murder Mystery Weekend. It's fun to watch...it's hard to tell if they are role playing or not. The whole town get into it.

I'm with jdarg. When we need a quick weekend getaway, this is where we go. We always start out at the Gibson (love their Bloody Marys). For food, we like Veranda's (for appetizers), Boss (for oysters), and Apalachicola Seafood Grill for their fried fish sandwich and chowder. I would like to get to Tamara's and the new Avenue Sea in the Gibson. My favorite shop is Avenue E...I could spend hours in there. For stylish clothes (and take home souvenirs), I visit the Grady Market. There is an awesome nautical shop that is always a treat....also a funky gift shop and bookstore that is just as fun to visit. I love just exploring the old buildings...shops or not.

The last time we visited, we stayed at the new Water Street Hotel which sits directly on the river. The rooms are actually like upscale condominiums with private huge screened porches, each with a fantastic view of the river. I could not believe how beautiful they were. It's also a marina, so you can dock your boat as well. Ask for room 310 (corner unit with the best views all around). The Consulate is another I 'd like to try (these luxury suites are located above the Grady Market with views of the river or garden)...BUT one cannot stay in Apalachicola without staying at the Gibson at least once. This place really gives you a good feel for the town. ;-)

The ONLY nightlife I know of is The Spoonbill, as someone else had mentioned.....all the locals come out for serious (and I mean serious) karaoke. It's always interesting.

Wow- we had the same trip! I went with Punz and Toots last December- we stayed at the Water Street Inn, and Avenue is the best! I think Punzy knows the owners from somewhere? The Grady Market is awesome shopping too....I want to go back soon!