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Forks of Cypress Historic Walking Tour

Forks of Cypress Historic Walking Tour

April 17th, 202710:00am.

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

    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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    Quality Inn

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

    Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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    Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa

    Take center stage at the new Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa, located in northwest Alabama, where chart-topping hits are recorded! The resort if thoughtfully curated to showcase the area's musical heritage and immerse you in the place that Keith Ric...

    Holiday Inn Express

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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 ...

    Comfort Suites

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

    Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

    Wilson Lake Vacation Rental Home
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    Where to Eat

    Ricatoni's Italian Grill

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

    Milla's Place

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

    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...

    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.

    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-...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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.
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    What to See & Do

    Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

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

    Billy Reid - Florence

    We welcome you into our corner of the world, and we hope you’ll welcome us and our work into yours — wherever you go.

    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.

    W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library

    W.C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues,” wrote beloved songs such as “St. Louis Blues” and “Beale Street Blues.” The W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library in Florence houses the world’s most complete collection of Handy’s personal papers and artifact...

    Le Vintage Soul Designs

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

    Alabama Barn Quilt Trail

    A colorful treasure hunt! The Alabama Barn Quilt Trail is a collection of hand painted renderings of traditional patchwork quilt blocks displayed on barns all across Alabama. Take a drive through the beautiful Alabama countryside and tour the trail.

    Florence Harbor Marina

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    Wheeler Lake

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

    Blackberry Trail Golf Course

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