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Florence, a river city

A travel journal to Florence by Tideone

Quote: Florence is an interesting city with a lot of things to see and do. In the summer there is the Handy Music Festival and in the fall the city plays host to the NCAA Division II championship.
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Florence, a river city Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The highlight of our last visit was driving by the Rosenbaum House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in the state of Alabama.

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The only way is by car.

Hampton Inn Florence Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hampton Inn"

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Florence was just like every other place we stay these days, we first check to see if there is a Hilton property in the area. We have really got into that double dipping. This Hampton Inn is just like every other we have stayed in with the same ammenities.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 18, 2000

Hampton Inn Florence
2281 Florence Blvd
Florence, Alabama 35630
256-764-8888

Renaissance Tower Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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Standing 26 stories, this is the largest structure in North Alabama and there is a great view of the surrounding area from the observation tower on the top. There is also a restaurant for dining.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 18, 2000

Renaissance Tower
River Heritage Park
Florence, Alabama

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The aquarium and nature center are located on the second floor of the 26 story Renaissance Tower. The exhibit features over 160 animals from around the world.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 18, 2000

Shoals Aquarium and Nature Center
One Hightower Place
Florence, Alabama

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Every August over 100,000 people join together for a week-long celebration in honor of the father of jazz, W.C. Handy, who was born in Florence. The events take place in several parks located in downtown Florence.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 18, 2000

W.C. Handy Music Festival
217 E. Tuscaloosa St.
Florence, Alabama 35630
(256) 766-7642

Rosenbaum Home Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

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While the home is currently not open for tours, although there is hope it will be in the future, it is worth driving by and looking at it. Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, this is the only thing that Frank Lloyd Wright ever designed or built in the state of Alabama. This is also the oldest Wright designed home that is still occupied by its original owners. Built in 1939-1940, the home is now a National Historic Property. A few years ago, Public Television did a special on the house and showed views of the interior. Ever since then I have been waiting for it to be opened to the public.

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