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Alabama Barn Quilt Trail

The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is open 7 days a week during the daylight hours. There is no fee to tour the trail. There are over 150 barn quilts on barns all across Alabama. Visitors can access a google map of the trail by following this link: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.2841236,-87.8685959,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1n1b2Ry_FsZdY2mCRAOGqYXZBhxA?hl=en&authuser=0

There is also a complete address for each barn location on the trail available to download by following this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GSOsk5uH0nV0Pcdj3k8jfUYsbREF6bLG6Usz1srovHQ/edit?usp=sharing

200 Jim Spain Drive Florence, AL 35630

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(256) 710-4257

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Free, no admission charged

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(256) 710-4257

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Florence, AL

200 Jim Spain Drive
Florence, AL 35630

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Where to Stay

GunRunner Boutique Hotel

A 9 room Boutique Hotel in an historic building full of charm and character. It features a large common area perfect for corporate meetings, retreats and privacy. Suites are themed for area attractions and Alabama makers, like fashion designer Billy...

Quality Inn

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Comfort Suites

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Holiday Inn Express

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Limestone House Bed & Breakfast

Limestone Bed & Breakfast sets just a 5 min. walk from old downtown Florence, Alabama and just one block from the UNA campus. The Limestone House was built in 1915 by Col. CW Ashcraft. Close to almost everything, it is a great location to stay when ...

The Stricklin Hotel

Nestled among the rich history and beauty of downtown Florence, The Stricklin Hotel guests will enjoy southern charm and hospitality as well as an atmosphere of timeless elegance, making every guest feel like The Stricklin is their home away from hom...

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

Treat yourself to upscale elegance at Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. Our resort boasts an unbeatable location in Muscle Shoals, an area of vibrant music history. Come explore where Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Bob Dylan recorded some of their hits...

Upcoming Events

Shoals Storytelling Festival

Storytelling festival featuring nationally and internationally known tellers. This event has become a tradition filled with laughter and one-of-a-kind memories. We are excited to be hosting a variety of professional storytellers as well as musicians ...

Arts Alive Festival

Stroll through beautiful Wilson Park and enjoy this juried fine arts and crafts festival featuring artists from across the country. Great food and art activities for children make this fun event for the whole family.

W.C. Handy Music Festival

The W.C. Handy Music Festival is a weeklong celebration of the musical heritage of northwest Alabama, honoring Florence native, W. C. Handy, "Father of the Blues." Over 200 events take place during the week, ranging from mini-concerts to headliner co...

St Florian Oktoberfest

Annual St. Florian Oktoberfest in St. Florian, Alabama

Shoals Dragon Boat Festival

Once you hear about dragon boat racing and become involved in this world of sport, community and fun, there is no turning back. There is much more to it than a great day on the water. There are different and interesting ways to experience the sport f...

Where to Eat

Dick Howell's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

Rosie's Cantina

Rosie's Mexican Cantina serves traditional Tex-Mex cuisine in a festive atmosphere and boasts several locations in Huntsville. In addition to its reputation for serving breast meat chicken and homemade tortillas, Rosie's is known for its special hous...

Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop

Talk about love at first sight! In 1917, Paul Trowbridge stopped in Florence on his way to a dairy convention in North Carolina. He liked the area so much that he returned to Texas, packed his possessions and moved his family to Florence.

Bunyan's Bar-B-Q

With two locations, one in Florence and one in Sheffield, owner John Cole's caters to barbecue lovers with his special smoked barbecued chicken, ribs and pork meat.

Smokin' On The Boulevard

Alabama Food's 2014 "Quest for the Best BBQ" Champion. Dry-Rub Hickory Smoked BBQ Meats. Carryout only. Thurs., Fri & Sat

Taco Garage

Taco Garage makes tacos your way, with perfectly-seasoned proteins and fresh toppings surrounded by a homemade tortilla. Our menu is filled with quality ingredients that are freshly prepared and served up fast. Dine In, Order Online or Delivery with...

The Factory Cafe

The Factory is home to Alabama Chanin's flagship store and a full-service café, along with the Alabama Chanin design and production studios and Building 14 Design + Manufacturing services.