Orman House (circa 1838) 177 Fifth Street, Apalachicola, FL 32325, Located in the Dowtown Historic Section, 850-653-1209, Overlooking the Apalachicola River, this antebellum home was built by Thomas Orman and was used for both business and social gatherings. The Orman Housed features both Federal and Greek Revival styles with wooden mantelpieces, molded plaster cornices, and wide heart-pine floorboards. more...

Raney House (circa 1838) 46 Avenue F, Apalachicola, FL 32320, 850-653-9851, Listed on the National Historic Register, this stately columned structure has stood since the city's very beginnings and is a treasure trove of historic items, offering guests a glimpse into the 19th century. David Greenway Raney built this historic house, which narrowly escaped destruction during the Civil War. 

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (circa 1929) 27 Sixth Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320, Located Between Avenues C & B, 850-653-9453, This Romanesque style building was originally an ornated wooden structure that now houses great wooden pews and beautiful stained glass windows. The church also offers a fellowship hall that accommodates up to 200 people. more... 

Trinity Episcopal Church (circa 1836) 79 Sixth Street, Apalachicola, FL 32329, 850-653-9550, Built in a Greek Revival architectural style, this historic church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features full height fluted Ionic columns on the front facade. The building was prefabricated in New York from white pine and shipped by sea to Apalachicola; peg fasteners were used instead of nails to construct the church. There are two historic organs inside the church, as well as many exquisite details. more... 

Apalachicola Maritime Museum 103 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320, 850-653-2500, The Maritime Museum has been re founded to celebrate the maritime history of Apalachicola in the form of a maritime museum with active sailing, boat building and restoration and educational programs. Collectively the activities of the AMM will provide a vision into the rich history of the Gulf coastal region and river systems that come together to form the largest river in Florida. The museum was reborn in October of 2007 with the arrival of the L. Francis Herreschoff designed 58' wooden ketch, Quark, into Apalachicola bay. The Quark has since been renamed to Heritage of Apalachicola and offers sailing trips. Located at 103 Water Street, Apalachicola. (850) 653-2500.  more... 

John Gorrie State Museum P.O. Box 267, Apalachicola, FL 32320, Located on 6th Street, One Block East off U.S. 98, 850-653-9347, This museum features a replica of Dr. John Gorrie's ice machine built from the specifications of his patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The ice machine was created in an attempt to cool his yellow fever patients and his invention later became the basis for modern air conditioning and refrigeration. Exhibits regarding the history of Apalachicola are also on display.

Apalachicola Tours 301 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL 32329, Located at Scipio Creek Marina, 850-653-8687, Experience the wildlife and ecosystem of the estuary while cruising in one of the two all weather boats provided by this tour company that takes you through the river, marsh, and swamps of the Forgotten Coast. more... 

B-9 Tour & Charter 317 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320, 850-653-8860, This tour company offers scenic bay tours, remote landings, shelling excursions, lighthouse tours, and river trips to Fort Gadsden, as well as bay and near shore charter fishing.