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Ricatoni's Italian Grill

Chicken and pasta, shrimp and pasta or lots of pizza that's Ricatoni's at its finest. This Italian restaurant is a popular spot for enjoying the flavor of Florence, particularly during the W.C. Handy Music Festival in late July and early August.

107 North Court St. Florence, AL 35630

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Florence, AL

107 North Court St.
Florence, AL 35630

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Where to Stay

Holiday Inn Express

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Baymont Inn

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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 ...

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

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Quality Inn

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

McFarland Park

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Upcoming Events

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.

Alabama Renaissance Faire 2023

Wilson Park is transformed into Fountain-on-the-Green for an entire weekend, with vendors, demonstrators and performers on location. Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m.

W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration

Come celebrate the birthday of the "Father of the Blues," W.C. Handy, and enjoy a musical performance, refreshments and free admission to the museum. W.C. Handy was born in Florence on November 16, 1873. Hours are 11am - 1 pm. Call 256-760-6434 for i...

First Fridays Florence

Florence. First Fridays Florence. 877-290-8880. www.firstfridaysflorence.com. Free. Downtown Florence-- On the first Friday of each month from March through December, Historic Downtown Florence comes alive with art, music, shopping and entertainment ...

What to See & Do

Children's Museum of the Shoals

Fun, creative, enriching "touch everything" experiences focusing on places and heritage of the Tennessee Valley at Muscle Shoals, where exploration stimulates lifelong curiosity and learning.

Florence Indian Mound Museum

Largest domiciliary mound in Tennessee Valley. Native American relics found in area. Chronological displays and explanations of artifacts from Paleo to historic Native American ages.

Pope's Tavern and Museum

Stagecoach stop, tavern, inn used as hospital by Confederate and Union forces during Civil War. Extensive collection of Civil War artifacts. Antiques. Pope's Tavern Museum focuses on telling the early history of Florence, Alabama, from roughly 1818...

Fashion Exchange, Inc. Consignment Store

We are an Upscale Consignment Store. We have many brand names in clothing, home decor', and furniture.

Deibert Park

Family-oriented park with walking trails, ponds and playground. Located next to Children's Museum of the Shoals. Various lesson plans for group tours.

Le Vintage Soul Designs

We are located on the cobblestone street in the historic area of downtown Florence. This is a one-way street.

Waterfront Marina & Dry Storage

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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 Amer...

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