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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. The Florence location opened in 1972 and Sheffield's in the late 1990s.

901 W College St. Florence, AL 35660

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256 766-3522

Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm

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Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm

2567663522

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Florence, AL

901 W College St.
Florence, AL 35660

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Where to Stay

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...

Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

Wilson Lake Vacation Rental Home

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...

Baymont Inn

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Comfort Suites

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Quality Inn

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Holiday Inn Express

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Upcoming Events

W. C. Handy Music Festival

The W.C. Handy Music Festival is a ten-day festival with nearly 300 events. The festival showcases music at locations throughout Northwest Alabama, including parks, restaurants, stores, libraries, museums, art galleries, sidewalks, parking lots, and...

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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...

Alabama Renaissance Feast

Florence. Alabama Renaissance Feast. 256-740-4141. www.alarenfaire.org. Admission charged. Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum--Authentic Renaissance Feast prepared by a world-renowned chef, with entertainment provided during the meal. 7 p.m.

Alabama Renaissance Faire 2023

Wilson Park is transformed into Fountain-on-the-Green for an entire weekend, with vendors, demonstrators and performers on location. Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m.

W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration

Come celebrate the birthday of the "Father of the Blues," W.C. Handy, and enjoy a musical performance, refreshments and free admission to the museum. W.C. Handy was born in Florence on November 16, 1873. Hours are 11am - 1 pm. Call 256-760-6434 for i...

First Fridays Florence

Florence. First Fridays Florence. 877-290-8880. www.firstfridaysflorence.com. Free. Downtown Florence-- On the first Friday of each month from March through December, Historic Downtown Florence comes alive with art, music, shopping and entertainment ...

What to See & Do

Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area

The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area includes the Tennessee River basin's six counties in northwest Alabama. Its sites, buildings, homes, and artifacts tell the story of how the river and the people living alongside it have shaped our nation's hi...

Shoals Theatre, The

Shoals Community Theatre can be traced to Tri-Cities Community Theatre. First production was May 20-21,1948, at Kilby School Auditorium. Presents musicals, stage plays and live entertainment.

Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

Gallery exhibits showcasing contemporary artists, rotated constantly to make each visit a rediscovery.

Wheeler Lake

67,100 acres extending 60 mi. between Wheeler Dam in Rogersville and Guntersville. Great fishing.

George S. Lindsey Theater

The George S. Lindsey Theater is an intimate "black box" theater.

Florence Harbor Marina

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Blackberry Trail Golf Course

Steven Plumer design. Rolling fairways, fairway and green-side bunkers, undulating Bermuda grass greens, wetlands.

Alabama Barn Quilt Trail

A colorful treasure hunt! The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is a collection of hand painted renderings of traditional patchwork quilt blocks displayed on barns all across Alabama. Take a drive through the beautiful Alabama countryside and tour the trail.

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