Guidebook for Florence
Shopping
Here's the store directory for Florence Mall: http://www.shopflorencealabama.com/#!directory/c20r9
Florence Mall
301 Cox Creek PkwyHere's the store directory for Florence Mall: http://www.shopflorencealabama.com/#!directory/c20r9
Neat little used bookstore run by the Friends of the Library. 5 minute drive from my house. Books run $1-5.
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
350 N Wood AveNeat little used bookstore run by the Friends of the Library. 5 minute drive from my house. Books run $1-5.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place to drink and hangout, very cozy and some fine clientele.
23 locals recommend
Wildwood Tavern
108 E Mobile StFun place to drink and hangout, very cozy and some fine clientele.
Popular bar downtown. Two floors. The liquor flows here throughout the week and especially on the weekends.
21 locals recommend
On The Rocks
110 N Court StPopular bar downtown. Two floors. The liquor flows here throughout the week and especially on the weekends.
YUMM THAI : SUSHI AND BEYOND
117 N Court StGet your sushi on here and enjoy the bar.
Food Scene
Odette
120 N Court StClassy and affordable. Awesome drink menu. Food is great!
Probably the most well-liked coffee shop in Florence that is not commercially owned.
26 locals recommend
Rivertown Coffee
117 N Seminary StProbably the most well-liked coffee shop in Florence that is not commercially owned.
If you're looking for a good pizza, you'll find it here.
22 locals recommend
The Pie Factory (Florence)
106 N Court StIf you're looking for a good pizza, you'll find it here.
Authentic diner experience with ice cream, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Very affordable and the atmosphere is like no other.
24 locals recommend
Trowbridge's Ice Cream Bar
316 N Court StAuthentic diner experience with ice cream, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Very affordable and the atmosphere is like no other.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2701 Cloverdale RdClosest place to get a few groceries if you need them.
Sightseeing
University of North Alabama
1 Harrison PlazaGo see the Lions!
Amazing park with a playground and walking trail. Bring some food to feed the ducks, fish, and turtles. I've seen 20 turtles at one time at this park. It's super cool.
15 locals recommend
Deibert Park
Darby DriveAmazing park with a playground and walking trail. Bring some food to feed the ducks, fish, and turtles. I've seen 20 turtles at one time at this park. It's super cool.
Bring a hammock, a football, fishing pole, or a book because doing all this by the river just enhances the experience tenfold. Perfect place for a picnic lunch. I like to jog here as well.
32 locals recommend
McFarland Park
200 James M Spain DrBring a hammock, a football, fishing pole, or a book because doing all this by the river just enhances the experience tenfold. Perfect place for a picnic lunch. I like to jog here as well.
This is about a 30 minute drive from my house in Florence. You will want to spend the whole day here, so plan ahead! People come from all over the US to hike these trails.
9 locals recommend
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
251 Loop RdThis is about a 30 minute drive from my house in Florence. You will want to spend the whole day here, so plan ahead! People come from all over the US to hike these trails.
Arts & Culture
Fun place to go bowl and have a round of beers. Arcade and pool tables there as well.
Lauderdale Lanes
1540 Florence BlvdFun place to go bowl and have a round of beers. Arcade and pool tables there as well.
See local productions and classic plays performed by local actors.
14 locals recommend
Shoals Community Theatre
123 N Seminary StSee local productions and classic plays performed by local actors.
Exhibits to see if you are interested in the music scene: http://alamhof.org/visit/exhibits/
36 locals recommend
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
617 US-72Exhibits to see if you are interested in the music scene: http://alamhof.org/visit/exhibits/