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1. Orman House Historic State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Orman House Historic State Park
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2. The Raney House Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture

3. Chestnut Street Cemetery

Category: Attractions
Chestnut Street Cemetery
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4. John Gorrie State Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
John Gorrie State Museum
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5. The Three Servicemen Statue

The Three Servicemen Statue
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6. Saint Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Activities
Saint Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
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7. Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church
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8. Apalachicola Riverkeeper

Category: Activities

9. Owl Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Owl Cafe
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Apalachicola is a beautiful Gulf of Mexico city along the scenic bay of the same name, which is named in honor of the region's historic indigenous residents. The city is known for its historic downtown district, which is home to a number of historic sites connected to former resident Dr. John Gorrie, known for developing the process of cold-air refrigeration in 1850. Charming live theatrical productions are presented throughout the year at the Dixie Theatre, originally opened in 1912.

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