Hotels in Apalachicola

Slurp oysters harvested that morning while watching weathered shrimp boats unload their catch along the historic waterfront. The John Gorrie State Museum honors the local doctor who invented air conditioning, a fact locals mention with justifiable pride. Downtown's brick buildings house quirky bookshops and boutiques where shopkeepers tell tales of the city's maritime heyday. Kayak through pristine estuaries where dolphins surface with surprising nonchalance. The Orman House and Raney House offer glimpses into 19th-century affluence, when cotton and timber barons built mansions overlooking the river. Arrive hungry – this forgotten corner of the Gulf Coast produces some of the world's most celebrated oysters, served with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.