Jana's Guidebook
Food scene
Great breakfast located on charming Court Street in historic downtown Florence .
19 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast-Florence
315 N Court StGreat breakfast located on charming Court Street in historic downtown Florence .
Rosie’s has a great atmosphere and quality Mexican food. It is located in historic downtown Florence on Court Street.
27 locals recommend
Rosie's Mexican Cantina
302 N Court StRosie’s has a great atmosphere and quality Mexican food. It is located in historic downtown Florence on Court Street.
All kinds of unique and loaded pizzas! It’s my favorite pizza place. The atmosphere is good too. It is located in historic downtown Florence on Court Street
22 locals recommend
The Pie Factory (Florence)
106 N Court StAll kinds of unique and loaded pizzas! It’s my favorite pizza place. The atmosphere is good too. It is located in historic downtown Florence on Court Street
Awesome quality food with variety and atmosphere…located on Court Street in historic downtown Florence
41 locals recommend
Odette
120 N Court StAwesome quality food with variety and atmosphere…located on Court Street in historic downtown Florence
Awesome Japanese hibachi. I am not a fan of sushi but they have a great reputation for their sushi
Umi Japanese Steakhouse
201 Cox Creek ParkwayAwesome Japanese hibachi. I am not a fan of sushi but they have a great reputation for their sushi
Located in historic downtown Tuscumbia, this sandwich shop is owned and operated by a gourmet chef. Awesome sandwiches!
10 locals recommend
Superhero Chefs
104 S Main StLocated in historic downtown Tuscumbia, this sandwich shop is owned and operated by a gourmet chef. Awesome sandwiches!
This is a carry out food truck located in a parking lot. They are only open Thursday thru Saturday. You must try their food! It is truly amazing. They have the best hamburger I have ever eaten and they serve gourmet meals. They have many seafood options. These owners moved here from Florida and know how to serve crazy good seafood dishes. Go there!
The Shoals Shack
4675 County Road 47This is a carry out food truck located in a parking lot. They are only open Thursday thru Saturday. You must try their food! It is truly amazing. They have the best hamburger I have ever eaten and they serve gourmet meals. They have many seafood options. These owners moved here from Florida and know how to serve crazy good seafood dishes. Go there!
306 Barbecue-Florence
322 N Court StOld fashioned hot dog with some slaw! BBQ is very good! This is a carry out place!
7 locals recommend
Bunyan's Bar-B-Que
901 W College StOld fashioned hot dog with some slaw! BBQ is very good! This is a carry out place!
Old fashioned country breakfast… sausage is very good. Go on Friday morning for chocolate gravy biscuits !
14 locals recommend
Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville RdOld fashioned country breakfast… sausage is very good. Go on Friday morning for chocolate gravy biscuits !
Good pizza, pasta and food options. They have live music on certain nights and Bingo. Great evening environment for a little fun.
The Rising Crust Pizza and Hops
4136 Florence BoulevardGood pizza, pasta and food options. They have live music on certain nights and Bingo. Great evening environment for a little fun.
Southern Farm Table Restaurant & Bakery
4160 Co Rd 200Country food…lots of fried food…go hungry!
George's Steak Pit
1206 S Jackson HwyAmazing, quality steakhouse! Must go!
This restaurant rotates 360 degrees at the top of the Renaissance Tower and the view over Wilson Lake and Dam is awesome!
30 locals recommend
360 Grille
10 Hightower PlThis restaurant rotates 360 degrees at the top of the Renaissance Tower and the view over Wilson Lake and Dam is awesome!
Sweet Peppers Deli
619 Avalon AveGood quality deli!
This is a little bit of a drive to the southwest of Florence , but this is uniquely fun and a “must experience “ if you have time while in the area.
33 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Saloon
1292 Mt Mills RdThis is a little bit of a drive to the southwest of Florence , but this is uniquely fun and a “must experience “ if you have time while in the area.
Lash Seafood
1091 AL-101A very casual place to grab some seafood
Bloom Winery
16314 U.S. 72Newbern's Restaurant
3406 Florence BlvdIf you love catfish and hush puppies …country style
Lil Capones
139 Cox Creek Parkway SouthThis place is just over the bridge…very convenient! You MUST try the ground beef taco salad with honey lime vinaigrette!
Smokin Jalapeno-Shoals Creek
4160 Florence BoulevardThis place is just over the bridge…very convenient! You MUST try the ground beef taco salad with honey lime vinaigrette!
Claunch Café
400 S Main StSightseeing
Helen Keller Birthplace
300 N Commons St WW C Handy Museum
620 W College StAlabama Music Hall of Fame
617 US-72Fame Recording Studios
603 Avalon Ave
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace ParkwayThis is actually in Huntsville, but an hour’s drive will get you there.
10 locals recommend
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Martin Road SouthwestThis is actually in Huntsville, but an hour’s drive will get you there.
Located just to the Southeast of Florence, but a great place if you love hiking and exploring.
37 locals recommend
Bankhead National Forest
1070 AL-33Located just to the Southeast of Florence, but a great place if you love hiking and exploring.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview DrTVA Muscle Shoals Trails Complex
73 Thunder RdDeibert Park
Darby DriveChildren's Museum Shoals
2810 Darby DrOld Railroad Bridge
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
3614 N Jackson Hwy
W.C. Handy Music Festival
217 East Tuscaloosa StreetThis event is music filled. It is held the last week of July
North Court Street
North Court Street
Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club
1000 Club DrRobert Trent Jones Golf Trail
990 Sunbelt PkwyKillen Time Mini Golf
4051 US-72Bellemeade Antique Mall
3731 Florence BlvdMcFarland Park
200 James M Spain DrMcFarland Park
200 James M Spain DrVeterans Memorial Park
Don Michael DriveSplash Pad
15 Hightower PlUniversity of North Alabama
1 Harrison PlazaIndian Mound and Museum
1028 S Court StForks of Cypress
Jackson Roadhttps://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/forks-of-cypress-walking-tour/
Shoal Creek Preserve
Butler Creek Roadhttps://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/shoal-creek-preserve
Wildwood Park
https://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/shoal-creek-preserve
https://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/shoal-creek-preserve
9 locals recommend
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
251 Loop Rdhttps://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/shoal-creek-preserve
Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek is a great place to kayak/canoe
Spring Park
Spring Park Roadhttps://www.visitflorenceal.com/directory/toms-wall/
9 locals recommend
Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
13890 Lauderdale County 8https://www.visitflorenceal.com/directory/toms-wall/
Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview DrCypress Moon Productions Inc
1000 Alabama AveIndoor Shooting Range
Cypress Creek Indoor Range
5060 AL-157