Florence
Sightseeing
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
855 Highway AveSea Lion Caves
91560 US-101
Heceta Head Lighthouse
U.S. 101Short trip and an easy walk through a carnivorous plant bog
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Darlingtonia State Natural Site
5400 Mercer Lake RdShort trip and an easy walk through a carnivorous plant bog
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Exploding Whale Memorial Park
612 Rhododendron Drhttps://katu.com/news/local/the-exploding-whale-50th-anniversary-of-legendary-oregon-event
Food scene
Homegrown Public House
294 Laurel StNosh Eatery
1269 Bay StWaterfront Depot Restaurant
1252 Bay StBridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar
1297 Bay StNovelli's Crab and Seafood (Floating Metal Building)
Entertainment
Three Rivers Casino and Resort
5647 OR-126Old Town Park station