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Wheeler Lake

67,100 acres extending 60 mi./96 km between Wheeler Dam in Rogersville and Guntersville. Great fishing.

200 Jim Spain Drive Florence, AL 35630
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256 740-4141
Open year-round
Free
Open year-round
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Getting There

Located on The Tenn  River near O'Neal aabridge

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  • 200 Jim Spain Drive
  • Florence, AL 35630
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Where to Stay

Holiday Inn Express

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Quality 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Residence Inn by Marriott

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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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

42nd 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.
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Where to Eat

Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop

Talk about love at first sight! In 1917, Paul Trowbridge stopped in Florence on his way to a dairy convention in North Carolina. He liked the area so much that he returned to Texas, packed his possessions and moved his family to Florence.

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.

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-...

Milla's Place

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

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...

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 ...

Smokin' On The Boulevard

Alabama Food's 2014 "Quest for the Best BBQ" Champion. Dry-Rub Hickory Smoked BBQ Meats. Carryout only. Thurs., Fri & Sat

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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