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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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Bowery Inn
The historic Bowery Inn Building circa 1900, sat 40 years vacant and then most recently was home to a General Mercantile Business with a room and living quarters upstairs, has returned to its roots with a remarkable renovation completed in 2015. The structure exudes rustic charm from salvaged and reclaimed building material from Apalachicola. Each piece of wood and decor was…
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Gulf Beach View Vacation Rentals
Gulf Beach View Vacation Rentals offers seven beautiful beach vacation homes on St. George Island. Whether you want to stay beachfront, bay front, or in-between they have a house for you! All of the homes are well-appointed, offer wonderful views and easy access to the beautiful waters of the Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. All homes have hot…
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Apalachicola Riverwood Suites
Riverwood Suites is located in the newly restored Historic Baltimore House built in 1908. While leaving the original rustic look on the outside, the inside is a mixture of rustic and romantic chic. Each room has a unique headboards made from reclaimed wood, old metal ceiling tiles, corrugated metal and old reclaimed barn door. All rooms have California King Beds…
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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
Holiday Fresh Market Apalachicola
On Saturday, December 7th from 10 am – 3 pm the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Presents the Holiday Fresh Market. Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend and find one-of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment in an…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a fun-filled day along the beautiful historic Carrabelle Florida Riverfront! Photo Credit: Sheri Wesson
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St. George Island Lighting of the Palms Eastpoint
Kick off the holiday season with us at the St. George Island Lighting of the Palms event at the Lighthouse Park. There will be Christmas crafts & games, hot chocolate, cookies, books and gifts, and visits with Santa. The lighting of the palms will take place at dusk followed by…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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Unlock Unforgettable Escapes on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Florida’s Forgotten Coast – where laid-back charm meets stunning coastal beauty – is the perfect getaway for those looking to reconnect with nature, unwind by…
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Discover Franklin County’s Year-Round Birding Paradise
Franklin County, Florida, also known as the Forgotten Coast, is a birding paradise, offering exceptional opportunities to observe a wide range of species throughout the…
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