Planning a trip to Apalachicola
Getting to Apalachicola
The nearest airport is 65 miles to the west at Panama City Beach. From there, you’ll have to rent a car or take an expensive taxi ride. The Tallahassee Regional Airport is about 85 miles to the northeast.The scenic way to drive here is via the Gulf-hugging U.S. 98 from Panama City Beach, or via U.S. 319 and U.S. 98 from Tallahassee. From I-10, take exit 142 at Marianna, then follow Florida 71 south to Port St. Joe; from there, take U.S. 98 East to Apalachicola.
Time in Apalachicola
The town is in the Eastern Time zone, like Orlando, Miami, and Tallahassee (1 hr. ahead of Panama City Beach and the rest of the Panhandle). Note: Many shops are closed on Wednesday afternoon, when Apalachicolans go fishing.Visitor Information
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, 17 Avenue E., Apalachicola (tel. 850/653-9419), has a fun online walking tour as well as visitor info. The Franklin County Tourist Development Council also has info on attractions, events, activities, and lodging.Getting There
The nearest airport is 65 miles to the west at Panama City Beach. From there, you'll have to rent a car or take an expensive taxi ride. The Tallahassee Regional Airport is about 85 miles to the northeast.
The scenic way to drive here is via the Gulf-hugging U.S. 98 from Panama City Beach, or via U.S. 319 and U.S. 98 from Tallahassee. From I-10, take exit 142 at Marianna, then follow Florida 71 south to Port St. Joe; from there, take U.S. 98 East to Apalachicola.
