Quick Summary: The term ‘Florida’s Forgotten Coast’ was first coined by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce during the early 90s, and refers to the areas of the Florida Panhandle that are often forgotten by tourists: St. George Island, Carrabelle, Alligator Point, Eastpoint, and of course, Apalachicola.


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Apalachicola Historic District

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Apalachicola River Paddling Trail System

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Bald Point State Park

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Big Bend Scenic Byway

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Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream

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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum

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Cape St. George Light

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Crooked River Lighthouse and Museum

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Fort Gadsden Historic Site

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John Gorrie Museum State Park

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Journeys of St. George Island

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Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

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Historic Apalachicola Walking Tour

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Orman House

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Oyster City Brewing Company

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Raney House

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St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

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