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Downtown Books & Purl

67 Commerce Street, Apalachicola, FL
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Ranked #6 of 12 attractions in Apalachicola
Type: Speciality Shops
Traveller Description: Downtown Books & Purl has a good selection of nice needles, both straight and circular, and a variety of yarns.  Plus, as a bonus you can find a... more »
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Tallahassee, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great selection for book lovers including local history, etc. Downtown in an historic building. Very helpful staff.

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Tallahassee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Are you a book lover? Do you like wandering around a well stocked store...and finding little unexpected treasures? Then this is right up your alley! First of all, this is one of those labor of loves...the woman who owns the store has put together the perfect place for anyone on vacation. She carries new books. And you will find the... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Whenever my wife and I go to Apalachicola (usually once a year or so), we always visit the bookstore there. We're obviously book lovers and like the little independent stores. They have a nice selection of local area books which we enjoy, because you don't usually see it in the big mega book stores, and don't know to search for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Since discovering Downtown Books & Purl, I never miss visiting when in Apalachicola. It really is a wonderful little shop with an awesome atmosphere and staff. Two thumbs up!

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Bloomington, il
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We've stopped here twice now and will go again when we visit Apalachicola. We always find something fun to read. They have a good selection of books relating to the area. And the shop itself is very interesting.

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Simpsonville, South Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011

Love this little bookstore. A must stop on every visit to Apalachicola. I never leave empty handed. Lovely people.

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Stockbridge, GA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

This was one of the tiniest shops I have visited but it was warm and inviting. I was able to get a great buy on some yarn so I left happy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011 via mobile

The owner and staff really kknow what they talk about. A great place to get local inside

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