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Things to see in Florence, Alabama (United States): 15 places and when to go
Florence, Alabama is a town in United States, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Rosenbaum House and Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.7997, -87.6772
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 799 km as the crow flies
What to see in Florence, Alabama
The places in and around Florence, Alabama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Muscle Shoals Sound StudioRecording studio in Sheffield, Alabama, USA3.6 km
- Rosenbaum HouseHistoric house in Alabama, United States802 m
- Key Cave National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge11 km
- Alabama Music Hall of FameLocal history museum in Tuscumbia, Alabama10 km
- E. H. Darby Lustron HouseHistoric house in Alabama, United States1.4 km
- Hawk Pride MountainMountain in the United States of America18 km
- Old Brick Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Alabama, United States of America14 km
- Rogers Department StoreDepartment store in Florence, United States of America117 m
- Sweetwater MansionPlantation house in Florence, Alabama, United States4.2 km
- Old Florence Water TowerWater tower in Florence, Alabama, United States3.1 km
- Southall DrugsCommercial building in Florence, Alabama152 m
- Wesleyan HallHistory1.0 km
- Bluewater Brewing Company, Inc.Brewery1.7 km
- Singin' River Brewing CompanyBrewery782 m
- UNA Planetarium and ObservatoryPlanetarium1.2 km
When to go to Florence, Alabama
The best time to visit Florence, Alabama is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:19
- JulBest time14:07
- AugBest time13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Florence, Alabama
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 799 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Columbia, Tennessee9 places108 km
- Hanceville5 places123 km
- Birmingham, Alabama21 places162 km
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee6 places165 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Florence, Alabama?
The best known: Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Rosenbaum House, Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, E. H. Darby Lustron House. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Florence, Alabama?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Florence, Alabama?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 799 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Florence, Alabama as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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