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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

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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open for tours by appointment only.

open for tours by appointment only

(256) 648-0582

Getting There

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The Shoals »

Florence, AL

4409 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633

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Where to Stay

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...

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

Wilson Lake Vacation Rental Home

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...

Baymont Inn

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McFarland Park

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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.

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.

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.

Riverside Restaurant

Riverside is a family restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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-...

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...

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.

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.

Dick Howell's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

Ricatoni's Italian Grill

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

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