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Deibert Park

Enjoy a 70-acre rustic paradise and passive park. Family-oriented park features walking trails, ponds and a playground. It's located next to Children's Museum of the Shoals. Various lesson plans are offered for group tours.

Outdoors

Corner of Darby Drive and Cox Creek Parkway Florence, AL 35630

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(256) 760-6416

Open daily dawn-dusk

This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.

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Free

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Open daily dawn-dusk

(256) 760-6416

Getting There

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Florence, AL

Corner of Darby Drive and Cox Creek Parkway
Florence, AL 35630

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Where to Stay

McFarland Park

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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...

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Budget Inn

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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...

Comfort Suites

Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Florence, AL

Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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Upcoming Events

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.

40th Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in the Shoals! Live, nationally-known musicians, food vendors and more. The Independence Day Celebration culminates with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Southeast.

W.C. Handy Music Festival

July 17 - 26, Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals. W.C. Handy Music Festival. 256-766-7642.

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...

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...

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.

Where to Eat

Singin' River Brewing Co.

We love to celebrate the variety of song that the Singing River brings with our brews for every taste. You will find a full range of beers including the smooth flavor of the Handy’s Gold and the rich, full taste of our Porter.

Turbo Coffee

We are a cafe and coffee roaster in Alabama with our flagship shop in Florence and our cafe/roastery in Tuscaloosa; but it's not all about coffee. We care about the health of our bodies and living healthy lives, so we serve fresh, made in-house cold-...

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...

Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Barbecue

Award-winning, hickory-smoked meats and sauces served in relaxed, casual-dining style hunting lodge. Home-made desserts win awards too! Voted "Best Ribs" by Times Daily readers 2004.

Cedar Mill Grille

A family restaurant, with establishments in Florence, Decatur and Tuscaloosa, offering steaks, ribs, salmon and an array of other foods with special entertainment on Thursday and Friday nights.

Big Bad Breakfast-Florence

Every morning we serve families, old friends catching up, business meetings, students on their way to school, and college football fans headed to the game. We love being a place for you to gather together and fuel up for the coming day. And don’t ...

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