Forks of Cypress Historic Walking Tour

Forks of Cypress Historic Walking Tour

April 19th, 202510:00 - 12:00 am.

Florence

The Forks of Cypress Historic Home was one of the oldest antebellum mansions in Alabama. It was built in 1822 by James Jackson, one of the first settlers in Lauderdale County and a friend of Andrew Jackson. Bring your lawn chairs for the beginning portion of the tour.

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    • 4966 Jackson Road
    • Florence, AL 35633
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    Forks of Cypress---Call or visit website for information

    Region

    Florence is located in the The Shoals Area of the North Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Comfort Suites

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

    Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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    Holiday Inn Express

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    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...

    Quality Inn

    Book a room at the Quality Inn 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...

    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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    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 ...
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    Where to Eat

    Dick Howell's Barbecue

    Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

    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-...

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    Odette

    Odette is a neighborhood eatery and shop in historic downtown Florence, Alabama serving elevated American fare with southern and international influences.

    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...
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    What to See & Do

    Waterfront Marina & Dry Storage

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    Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

    Gallery exhibits showcasing contemporary artists, rotated constantly to make each visit a rediscovery.

    Norton Auditorium

    Norton Auditorium is a 1,600+ seat auditorium on the campus of the University of North Alabama. Note: Norton does not have an elevator.

    Wheeler Lake

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

    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.

    Blackberry Trail Golf Course

    Steven Plumer design. Rolling fairways, fairway and green-side bunkers, undulating Bermuda grass greens, wetlands.

    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.

    Shoals Theatre, The

    Shoals Community Theatre can be traced to Tri-Cities Community Theatre. First production was May 20-21,1948, at Kilby School Auditorium. Presents musicals, stage plays and live entertainment.

    Florence Harbor Marina

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