If you’re ever on the Florida coast, you’ll want to make sure you stay overnight at the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida.
This is a historic landmark hotel in Apalachicola, Florida. Apalachicola, which sits on the Apalachicola Gulf on the Gulf Coast, is known for producing some of the best oysters in the world. Locals say the oysters are great for the Apalachicola Bay estuary because of its uniqueness. An estuary from the Apalachicola River, which forms from the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers near the borders of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
The Gibson Inn, according to the site, http://gibsoninn.com/, is a Victorian tavern located in downtown Apalachicola and listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. The three story features wrap around porches that are perfect for sitting and enjoying the breeze off the bay. Built around the turn of the century, the Gibson Inn has 30 guest rooms furnished with authentic antique furniture to highlight the inn’s restoration, which took place in 1985. With its tin roof and Victorian woodwork, the Gibson Inn is a lovely way to get the full effect of the town Try the famous oysters and forage brand. In addition to the oyster and shrimp processing plants, there are several shops, boutiques and restaurants in the historic townsinternet service in each room. You will be greeted by attentive staff who epitomize southern hospitality and kindness.
The Gibson Inn has a capacity that handles up to 60 people in a theatrical way depending on the banquet and banquet space in its steamboat style dining room for parties of up to 100. The Inn also wedding and catering gifts of various sizes. The atmosphere of the Victorian hospitality is perfect wedding and receptions.
Before staying at the Gibson Inn, I had heard a lot about the restaurant and its famous chef. The chef had worked in one of the finest restaurants in the country, as stated on the site. (http://www.gibsoninn.com/pages/restaurant.htm). I was not disappointed when I experienced a wonderful meal while staying there for a meeting. A delicious meal prepared southern cuisine with touches that only a top-rated chef could provide. Especially memorable was the french toast topped with a delicious pecan syrup. I highly recommend the French toast as well as the full breakfast while staying at the Gibson Inn.
So if you’ve forgotten to visit Florida’s Coast, so named because it left Florida’s promotional travel menu, the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola is a must-stay or visit. You’ll get a full taste of the Gulf Coast town and its turn-of-the-century ambiance. The Gibson Inn is located at 51 Avenue C just a block or two from US 98 in downtown Apalachicola, Florida.
