William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
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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 ArchaeologyW.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
Florence, AL MuseumsChildren'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 MuseumsSam Parker's Guide Service
Year-round bass fishing on beautiful Pickwick, Wilson and Wheeler lakes. Specializing in trophy smallmouth. Day and night trips available. 25+
Florence, AL ShoppesThings to do near Florence, AL
Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club
Beautiful championship course, 6 hydroclay tennis courts, practice facilities, teaching professionals, swimming, exercise fac...
Goose Pond Colony
Park bounded on 3 sides by Guntersville reservoir. Facilities include Crawdaddy's Too Seafood Restaurant, golf course, campsi...
Black Warriors' Path/Mitchell Trace
Path was removal route for 2500 Creek Indians. Traveled by frontiersman Davy Crockett during Creek Indian War. Ran from Ft. M...
Collinsville Trade Day
Oldest flea market in Alabama. More than 120 acres of vendors. Fresh produce to beautiful antiques....