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Sacred Way Sanctuary

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS---CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS---Sacred Way Sanctuary is an educational and research facility dedicated to the preservation of the Native American Horse and other animals that were held sacred to the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. We provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience “what once was” within a diverse group of Native cultures.

4409 County Road 200 Florence, AL 35633

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(256) 648-0582

open for tours by appointment only

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open for tours by appointment only.

open for tours by appointment only

(256) 648-0582

Getting There

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Florence, AL

4409 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633

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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...

Comfort Suites

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

McFarland Park

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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 ...

Baymont Inn

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Quality Inn

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Florence, AL

Holiday Inn Express

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Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Florence

Conveniently located in the heart of the Shoals area, we are within walking distance of fantastic shops, restaurants and the historical district. From the rushing waters of the Tennessee River to the tranquil beauty of historic Florence, our convenie...

Upcoming Events

First Fridays Florence

Florence. First Fridays Florence. 877-290-8880. www.downtownflorencealliance.com/firstfridays. Free. Downtown Florence-- On the first Friday of each month from May through December, Historic Downtown Florence comes alive with art, music, shopping an...

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...

First Fridays Florence 2023

Where to Eat

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.

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-...

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...

Ricatoni's Italian Grill

Chicken and pasta, shrimp and pasta or lots of pizza that's Ricatoni's at its finest.

Odette

Odette is a neighborhood eatery and shop in historic downtown Florence, Alabama serving elevated American fare with southern and international influences.

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.

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 ...