Florence,Alabama

INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE

Florence, Alabama HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR

Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Florence listed below at no cost. Learn about the cultural activity in the area or discover the life of the "Father of the Blues."

FLORENCE TOURISM AND VISITOR CENTER

Make a stop at this information center to learn about Florence’s past, present, and future plans.

POPE'S TAVERN AND MUSEUM

This one time stagecoach stop, tavern and inn, now owned by the city, is one of the oldest structures in Florence. The museum now houses a wealth of local history and pioneer artifacts.

KENNEDY-DOUGLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is a gallery, educational facility, museum, and a center for the coordination and promotion for cultural activity in the area.

W.C. HANDY HOME AND MUSEUM

Discover the life of William Christopher Handy, known as the “Father of the Blues.” The museum houses a collection of memorabilia, musical instruments, personal papers, and original sheet music. Handy’s famous trumpet and his personal piano are just a few of the items on display.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ROSENBAUM HOUSE

A genuine work of art—from the floors to the furnishings to the faucets—the Rosenbaum House grows naturally from its surroundings, cascading down a 2-acre lot facing the Tennessee River. It is one of the purest examples of Usonian design (named for the USA) with open floor plans and rooms that naturally flow from one to another.

FLORENCE INDIAN MOUND AND MUSEUM

The Florence Indian Mound is the Tennessee Valley area’s largest domiciliary mound. It is typical workmanship of the Native American Indians who lived in this area before the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Creeks. The museum contains Native American artifacts, dating back more than 10,000 years, arranged in chronological order.

Florence Premium Experience SWEET HOME ALABAMA: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

HIGHLIGHTS

UNCOVER THE HIDDEN MELODIES OF ALABAMA

Begin your musical journey at the iconic Alabama Music Hall of Fame, an impressive 12,500 square-foot museum dedicated to revealing the story, accomplishments and success of musicians in every genre – ranging from finely orchestrated classical compositions to the uncoordinated, deep and raspy voices of folk music.

SOAK IN THE ECCENTRIC ENVIRONMENT

Pass glamorously sequined costumes, see the deep grooves engraved in some of the most coveted records from years of being replayed, hear the mechanical buzz resonate from authentic juke-boxes as the arm searches for the record and drops the needle on your favorite track, or gaze into the eyes of one of your icons as we pass by life-sized statues of musical legends.

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME

As we arrive at the Muscle Shoals Studio, it’s difficult to imagine how this humble building has harbored some of the most well-known and respected artists of today. But in 1969, a group of four musicians worked together to create their very own recording studio, recording some of the most iconic music legends in history including, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan. Discover the history of this incredible studio and all of the tremendously talented artists that have left a piece of their legacy behind for us to uncover.

HALF-DAY $69

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