Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River is the city of Florence, Alabama. This Southern city has an extensive historic downtown area and features many restored historic homes. Travelers will enjoy visiting the Indian Mound museum and the Kennedy-Douglass art museum. For outdoor activities, Florence has many public parks that are perfect for bird-watching, nature lovers, and there are walking trails and several golf courses, including the Robert Trent Jones Shoals Courses. For visitors in Florence, there are numerous hotels to choose from that are situated in restored historic buildings and conveniently located near the downtown area.
Veranda on Walnut
Situated near the University of North Alabama campus and in the Walnut Street Historic District of Florence, is the Veranda on Walnut. Immediately upon arrival, guests will notice the ivy-covered black wrought iron gate that leads up to the large front porch of this stately two-story house. The house was built in 1915 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. The Veranda on Walnut features three guest rooms and suites. The Amanda Suite includes a queen-size canopied bed, a lounge, fireplace, television, coffee maker, refrigerator and private bath. The Christopher Suite features a king-size bed with a sitting room, television, fireplace, private bath with robe and slippers and coffee maker. The Falena room has a queen-size bed with a private bath and television. The Veranda on Walnut provides popcorn, teas and coffees for guests. A full breakfast is included in the room charge.
Veranda on Walnut
414 N. Walnut St.
Florence, AL 35630
256-767-3929
verandaonwalnut.net
Wood Avenue Inn
Located in near downtown Florence is the Wood Avenue Inn. This Victorian mansion was built in 1889 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This inn offers five guest rooms, all uniquely decorated. Rooms include a king-size beds, private baths, two twin-size beds or queen-size beds. One room includes a private porch. To maintain "Victorian serenity", rooms do not have telephones or televisions. Both are available in the nearby game room and guest's lounges. All room fees include a romantic, candlelight breakfast. The hotel offers packed picnic basket lunches or lunches is the hotel's Wisteria Garden.
Wood Avenue Inn
658 N. Wood Ave.
Florence, AL 35630
256-766-8441
woodavenueinn.com
Holiday Inn
Found near the Tennessee River, located in downtown Florence is a Holiday Inn. Guests will be able to walk to the shops and restaurants in Florence from this conveniently located hotel. The Holiday Inn offers rooms with two queen-size beds, one king-size bed or suites. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. All rooms feature a flat-screen LCD television with movie channels, a clock radio, iron, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, desk area and complimentary wireless Internet access. The suites include a separate sitting area with a sleeper sofa. Amenities provided by the Holiday Inn include a business center, fitness room, indoor swimming pool, hot tub and a complimentary hot breakfast. Dining options near the Holiday Inn include Rosie's Mexican Cantina and O'Charley's Restaurant.
Holiday Inn
505 S. Court St.
Florence, AL 35630
256-767-8282
hamptoninn.com
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