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Florence, Alabama

Florence, Alabama

Located in Northwest of Alabama, on the banks of the Tennessee River, the City of Florence is here since 1818, part of the Shoals area. With a history of more than 10,000 years, this river town received the name of Florence after the Italian city with the same name.

Now, this city is the perfect place to work, live, or retire or visit, depending on what you want to do. There are many things worth visiting in this area, and you get to benefit from the hospitality of the locals, the beauty of the landscapes and everything else that the city has to offer.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Indian Mound and Museum

The Florence Indian Mound is the Tennessee Valley area's largest domiciliary mound. The mound rises from history-43

Florence, AL Archaeology

Children's Museum of the Shoals

Hands-on discovery experience for entire family. Exhibits educate while entertaining. Includes historical, musical, interactive, technological and indoor/

Florence, AL Museums


Alabama's Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museu

One of best examples of Wright's Usonian style (1939-40). Only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. Constructed of cypress, glass and brick. Acquired by City of Florence (1999)

Florence, AL Museums


Things to do near Florence, AL

Palisades Park

Features 2 pioneer cabins, schoolhouse. "Inspiration Point" allows visitors to overlook eastern Blount Co. into St. Clair Co....

Blackberry Trail Golf Course

Steven Plumer design. Built within newly developed residential area with rolling fairways, fairway and green-side bunkers, un...

Coldwater Falls

Manmade lighted waterfall, situated at head of Spring Park, is constructed of 2000+ tons of local sandstone and stretches 80'...

Huntsville Museum of Art

6 to 8 major traveling exhibitions per year, plus shows by regional artists and displays of art from museum's collection prov...