Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
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Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

The gallery exhibits showcase contemporary artists, which are rotated constantly to make each visit a rediscovery.

217 East Tuscaloosa Street Florence, AL 35630
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(256) 760-6379
Open Monday-friday 9-4, Sunday 1-4, weekends for special events
Wheelchair Accessible
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Open Monday-friday 9-4, Sunday 1-4, weekends for special events
(256) 760-6379

Getting There

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  • 217 East Tuscaloosa Street
  • Florence, AL 35630
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Where to Stay

Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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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...

McFarland Park

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Residence Inn by Marriott

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Comfort Suites

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

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...

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...
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Upcoming Events

Florence City Cemetery Historic Walking Tour

The Florence City Cemetery contains the graves of early settlers and is the final resting place of Alabama governors, a city mayor and other famous citizens.

Forks of Cypress Historic Walking Tour

The walking tour will explore the site of the Forks of Cypress Historic Home, which was one of the oldest antebellum mansions in Alabama.

North Court & Seminary St. Walking Tour

Tour begins at Rogers Hall, 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL. Tour guide is Billy Warren.

Smoke on the Water BBQ Festival

The Smoke on the Water Festival is more than just a BBQ cook-off – it’s an event for the entire family! Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the Alabama BBQ Association, this cook-off will determine the very best barbeque from among the entr...

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...

UNA Campus Walking Tour

The Historic University of North Alabama campus tour will feature iconic buildings and landmarks on the campus, including the habitat of the university's lion mascot.

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.
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Where to Eat

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 ...

Milla's Place

Milla's Place is a family owned and operated diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown Florence, AL.

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-...

Ricatoni's Italian Grill

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

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.

Dick Howell's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

360 Grille

Located at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and SPA, this revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our signature cocktails, an expertly prepared steak, or a decadent dessert that is perfect for ...

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.
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