Each year since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected 12 vacation destinations across the United States that offer an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization. 

Apalachicola has been selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to be one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2008.

For additional information visit the National Trust website.