Is there anything cool to do in or around Apalachicola?

[seagrovegirl]

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.......

 

[seacrestgirl]

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!!!

 

[TableFiveChef]

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!

 

[kloli]

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.

 

[kloli]

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.

 

[Jdarg]

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!

 

[criolla man]

The Perfect Apalach / St. Joe Day
Start out at Presnell's Marina with Captain Bobby Johnson (no relation to our local super guy) Fish the incredible St. Joe Bay for HUGE speckled trout or sight fish for large redfish. Head over to the Coombs Inn or Consulate, but what ever you do you MUST eat David and Ryanne's cuisine at their restaurant Avenue Sea at the Gibson Inn. Then the next morning do a little shopping around town. On the way back to our 30A Paradise be sure to drop by at sunset at the ethereal Indian Pass. Stop by the store at the campground for a refreshment, hang out, you may even run into another legendary fisherman, Larry Pentel.

 

[Kurt]

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!

You just dissed a lot of restaurants in SoWal. I guess I'll have to try it.

 

[seagrovegirl]

Don't forget the Indian Pass Raw Bar and legendary local, Gator....

 

[DuneAHH]

Appachicola is delightful... with a drowsy easy-going sense of times gone by... like rocking in a big porch swing on a lazy summer afternoon.

I have not personally stayed at The Water Street Hotel, but some out-of-town friends recently stayed there & RAVED about how terrific it is.

As SWGB said... The Gorrie Museum is really interesting and worthwhile. Also fascinating is the historic home of one of Appalach's founding fathers (can't remember the name) but the park ranger at The Gorrie Museum will be able to tell you as this home is also a state parks museum. If you're an interested and curious audience, the friendly, well-informed park rangers at both of these museums will outdo themselves for you.