Location,
Location, Location
Apalachicola,
Eastpoint and St. George Island are located off of scenic
route Hwy 98. From eastbound I-10 take the Quincy exit,
Exit 26, Westbound take the second Exit 26; turn
right/left onto Cty Rte 267, away from Quincy. Make a
right when the road intersects with Hwy 20 (approx. 20
miles). Go west on Hwy 20 until you reach the town of
Hosford (approx. 7 miles). Make a left at the intersection
where the school and two gas stations are located. You are
now on Hwy 65. Continue on this road until you reach the
end (approx 50 miles). You are now at the intersection of
Hwy 65 & Hwy 98. On your way here-you have traveled
through the Apalachicola National Forest and Tate's Hell
area. You are presently looking at the Apalachicola Bay
directly in front of you. You make a right. The first town
you will enter is Eastpoint. There's many fine restaurants
and retail fish, shrimp, and oyster shops to suit any of
your "fishy" hungers.
As
you leave Eastpoint, you will see a sign for the St.
George Island State Park and Bridge (SR300). Making a left
at this intersection will take you over the causeways to
St. George Island. Here you'll find lodging, many
fine eateries, wonderful beach shops and of course, the
outstanding St. George Island Beach. St. George Island
State Park is located at the far east end of the island
and affords one with camping, covered picnic areas,
restrooms and showers. The fee for entry is minimum for a
full day of surf, sand and fun.
Coming
back to the main land and making a left-hand turn on Hwy
98, you are now traveling towards the quaint city of
Apalachicola. You will cross the Apalachicola Bay by
bridge entering the town from a bird's eye view advantage
(the picture on the home page was taken from the top of
the bridge). Apalachicola is noted for having the only
traffic signal in Franklin County- a flashing caution
light.
You
will find bed & breakfast inns, motels, hotels,
eateries of every style and decor and of course, some of
the best local art around.
Need
a vacation home? You have come to the right place. While
you are sightseeing around our town, stop by and see Al at
the Prudential Resort Realty office on Market Street.
