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Wheeler Lake
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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
2567404141

Getting There

Located on The Tenn  River near O'Neal aabridge

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

Holiday Inn Express

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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

Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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Comfort Suites

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

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 ...

McFarland Park

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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...
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Upcoming Events

SkyDog: The Shoals Experience

SkyDog: The Shoals Experience Aug. 28-30, 2026, in the Birthplace of Southern Rock! Exclusive event in Florence, Alabama, brings major artists, Shoals legends, and a weekend of music, food, film, and Southern culture. VIP Festival/Hotel Bundles!

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...

St Florian Oktoberfest

Annual St. Florian Oktoberfest in St. Florian, Alabama

40th 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.

40th Alabama Renaissance Faire

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...

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.

Walnut Street Historic Walking Tour

The Walnut Street Historic District boasts tree lined sidewalks, diverse architecture and elegant homes.
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Where to Eat

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.

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...

FloBama Restaurant and Music Hall

Restaurant and Music Venue

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 ...

Dick Howell's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

Milla's Place

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

The Factory Cafe

The Factory is home to Alabama Chanin's flagship store and a full-service café, along with the Alabama Chanin design and production studios and Building 14 Design + Manufacturing services.
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