Stephanie's Guidebook - Florence AL
Neighborhoods
This area is 3-4 minutes from the AirBnB.
3 - 4 minutes from the house.
Voted Bama's best breakfast. On Wednesday and Friday they have chocolate gravy. They have great burgers for lunch. They are only open Monday - Friday from 5:30 am until 2 pm.
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Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville Rd3 - 4 minutes from the house.
Voted Bama's best breakfast. On Wednesday and Friday they have chocolate gravy. They have great burgers for lunch. They are only open Monday - Friday from 5:30 am until 2 pm.
For the Record Music Hall & Bar
Esther's Eatery
Drink Factory
Axe Kicking - new local axe throwing place less than 3 minutes from the house. $20 per person per hour.
Open:
Thursday: 3 pm - 9 pm;
Friday & Saturday: 1 pm - 10 pm
418 S Royal Ave
Axe Kicking - new local axe throwing place less than 3 minutes from the house. $20 per person per hour.
Open:
Thursday: 3 pm - 9 pm;
Friday & Saturday: 1 pm - 10 pm
Nice spot for dinner
We love to eat at Odette. Our favorite things are the cocktails, the burger, and their amazing desserts. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
About 8 - 10 minutes from the house.
Our go to spot for any special occasion. It's not just for special occasions though. My favorite is the burger. Everything here is made fresh and is local. They change the menu 2 times a year with a few signature dishes and drinks staying on the menu full time. They have unique offerings and we love trying out the new drinks. I even have a drink that I got to name there.
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Odette
120 N Court StAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house.
Our go to spot for any special occasion. It's not just for special occasions though. My favorite is the burger. Everything here is made fresh and is local. They change the menu 2 times a year with a few signature dishes and drinks staying on the menu full time. They have unique offerings and we love trying out the new drinks. I even have a drink that I got to name there.
About 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Our favorites are the chicken ricatoni, ravioli with tomato cream sauce, chicken parmigiana, and of course the bread and herbs. They have great tiramisu also.
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Ricatoni's Italian Grill
107 N Court StAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Our favorites are the chicken ricatoni, ravioli with tomato cream sauce, chicken parmigiana, and of course the bread and herbs. They have great tiramisu also.
About 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Love the spicy salmon roll. Pro tip go for it at lunch for a much cheaper price.
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YUMM THAI : SUSHI AND BEYOND
117 N Court StAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Love the spicy salmon roll. Pro tip go for it at lunch for a much cheaper price.
About 2 - 3 minutes from the house. You get to dine in top of the Renaissance tower and overlook all of the Shoals area from the top. Pretty pricy but a unique experience. I would probably make a reservation for this one.
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360 Grille
10 Hightower PlAbout 2 - 3 minutes from the house. You get to dine in top of the Renaissance tower and overlook all of the Shoals area from the top. Pretty pricy but a unique experience. I would probably make a reservation for this one.
George's Steak Pit
1206 S Jackson HwyFood scene
This one is a big of a drive, around 40 - 45 minutes. You may or may not have cell service when you get there. They are only open Sunday 11 am - 3 pm and Thursday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. It's a very unique experience to dine in a cave. They have great grilled chicken tenders and onion rings. Normally they have live music on weekends. Worth a trip if you have the time.
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Rattlesnake Saloon
1292 Mt Mills RdThis one is a big of a drive, around 40 - 45 minutes. You may or may not have cell service when you get there. They are only open Sunday 11 am - 3 pm and Thursday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. It's a very unique experience to dine in a cave. They have great grilled chicken tenders and onion rings. Normally they have live music on weekends. Worth a trip if you have the time.
Great lunch spot and truly a local place. Not much room for seating and all seating is outside. Definitely travels well for taking it home or to a local park.
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Bunyan's Bar-B-Que
901 W College StGreat lunch spot and truly a local place. Not much room for seating and all seating is outside. Definitely travels well for taking it home or to a local park.
Voted best breakfast in Alabama. Stop by on Wednesday or Friday mornings and try their chocolate gravy.
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Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville RdVoted best breakfast in Alabama. Stop by on Wednesday or Friday mornings and try their chocolate gravy.
Sweet Basil Alabama
1627 Darby DrAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. They are a local treasure. Open 9 am until 5:30 pm everyday but Sunday. In 1918 Paul Trowbridge developed his signature recipe for orange pineapple ice cream right here in Florence at Trowbridge's. Worth a stop for some yummy treats.
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Trowbridge's Ice Cream Bar
316 N Court StAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. They are a local treasure. Open 9 am until 5:30 pm everyday but Sunday. In 1918 Paul Trowbridge developed his signature recipe for orange pineapple ice cream right here in Florence at Trowbridge's. Worth a stop for some yummy treats.
Big Bad Breakfast-Florence
315 N Court StThe Pie Factory (Florence)
106 N Court StColdwater Café
3810 Hatch BoulevardAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. My favorite local Mexican restaurant. In the summer they have an outdoor patio that we love to sit out on and enjoy dinner and drinks. Their authentic tacos with the grilled onions are amazing! My favorite are the chicken ones. Also, their Nachos Al Carbon are great and definitely worth a try. If you like them for dinner you should try their breakfast restaurant Cafe de Frida and get a dirty horchata.
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El Pollito loco
1403 East Chisholm RoadAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. My favorite local Mexican restaurant. In the summer they have an outdoor patio that we love to sit out on and enjoy dinner and drinks. Their authentic tacos with the grilled onions are amazing! My favorite are the chicken ones. Also, their Nachos Al Carbon are great and definitely worth a try. If you like them for dinner you should try their breakfast restaurant Cafe de Frida and get a dirty horchata.
Rice Box
1529 N Wood AveIchiban Japanese Restaurant
1207 S Jackson HwyChampy's Famous Fried Chicken
120 W E 2nd StAround 20 minutes from the house in Tuscumbia. Superhero Chefs was opened by celebrity chef Darnell Ferguson. They have urban eclectic American dishes with a twist. The Sub Zero cakes are really good.
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Superhero Chefs
104 S Main StAround 20 minutes from the house in Tuscumbia. Superhero Chefs was opened by celebrity chef Darnell Ferguson. They have urban eclectic American dishes with a twist. The Sub Zero cakes are really good.
Lava Room
Pizza Chef Gourmet Pizza
Love going here and getting the dirty horchata. Great local restaurant with unique items.
Café de Frida
Love going here and getting the dirty horchata. Great local restaurant with unique items.
Drinks
About 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Nice spot to grab a drink.
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Wildwood Tavern
108 E Mobile StAbout 8 - 10 minutes from the house. Nice spot to grab a drink.
On The Rocks
110 N Court StFlobama
311 N Court StNorth Wood Social
1121 North Wood AvenueSingin' River Brewing
526 E College StSightseeing
Fame Recording Studios
603 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals Sound Studio
3614 N Jackson HwyWilson Dam Waterfall
1062 Rockpile RdW C Handy Museum
620 W College StEzindaweni zokuzalwa kukaHelen Keller
300 N Commons St WWichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
13890 Lauderdale County 8Iparke yaseSpring
Spring Park RoadTVA Rockpile Recreation Area
663 Rockpile RdCane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
251 Loop RdShoal Creek Preserve
Butler Creek RoadWildwood Park
Dismals Canyon
901 County Rd 8McFarland Park
200 James M Spain DrOld Railroad Bridge
Old Railroad BridgeWilson Park
East Tombigbee StreetFrank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview DrDeibert Park
Darby DrivePickwick Lake
Our downtown area is filled with local restaurants, lots of history, and is home of the University of North Alabama. On the first Friday of every month (April - November) vendors set up downtown for First Friday’s.
Downtown Florence Historic District
Our downtown area is filled with local restaurants, lots of history, and is home of the University of North Alabama. On the first Friday of every month (April - November) vendors set up downtown for First Friday’s.
Things to do
Escape Room Florence
108 S Pine StThe Boiler Room
313 N Court StLauderdale Lanes
1540 Florence BlvdTennessee Valley Museum of Art
511 N Water StIndian Mound and Museum
1028 S Court StRiver Heritage Park
15 Hightower PlChildren's Museum Shoals
2810 Darby DrKennedy Douglass Center-The Arts
217 E Tuscaloosa StSky Zone Trampoline Park
250 Mangum StBlackberry Trail Golf Course
Clubhouse DriveSpa/Massage
Bluewater Massage & Bodywork- Killen, AL
5752 U.S. 72Serenity Day Spa
2575 Hough Road