Attractions

Florence is the place to go to connect with Mother Nature. Stretch your toes in the sand at the beach, ride the dunes in the Oregon

Dunes National Recre-

ation Area, explore the Siuslaw National Forest, take a dip in one of the area’s more than 30 lakes, go kayaking on the Siuslaw or other waterways in the Siuslaw Watershed — and hunt, fish, crab and clam in Oregon’s Coastal Playground.

Good Food!

Open for Dine In and Take Out Thursday to Monday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM 1263 Bay Street Florence 541-997-2800 Facebook.com/TheFirehouseRestaurant1263

Mike Cleary, Kim Gibson & Joe Knighten

1374 Hwy. 101 N. 541-997-2229 (ABBY)

Abby’s Legendary Pizza has been serving Florence for the past 44 years. Starting with our delicious pizza, including the favorite deep dish pan pizza, and then expanding our menu to include chicken, spuds and sandwiches. We also offer discounts to all senior citizens. Abby’s managers, Mike Cleary, Kim Gibson and Joe Knighten, invite you to come in and enjoy warm hospitality and a friendly atmosphere. For your next pizza party or friendly get-together, call Abby’s or order online at www. abbys.com. As a reminder, we’ll gladly deliver your order for “at-home” convenience.

Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home

• Siuslaw Valley Crematory & Pet Crematory • Pacifi c Sunset Cemetery

Locally Owned & Operated by the Burns Family

For over 30 years they truly have been a community friend and conduct business with a caring heart. ...OUR Family taking care of YOURS!

541-997-3416 2765 Kingwood St., Florence, OR 97439 www.burnsriversidechapel.com

The Burns family own, operate and provide all services at their Kingwood St. location. Th ey serve the families of Western Lane County, Reedsport and South Lincoln County. Th ey have the ability to provide traditional funerals to contemporary memorials at their facility. Th e Chapel is available for funerals and ‘Celebration of Life’; off ering screen/projector for tributes for services on premise. Th e family also own and operate Siuslaw Valley Crematory located at the Kingwood St. location along with Pacifi c Sunset Cemetery off Highway 126 overlooking the beautiful Siuslaw River. Th e cemetery off ers urn lots, burial lots and a special section for our veterans. Th e Burns family have a deep appreciation for their community friends and have served in many capacities in the city of Florence, volunteering many hours of their personal time.

Year-Round Attractions

OREGON DUNES

From Heceta Head to Coos Bay, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers a wealth of recreation for everyone, from those who enjoy a quiet hike or horseback ride and the possible sighting of wildlife to those who enjoy an action-packed adventure on two or four wheels.

A variety of outlets also lead to area beaches and hiking trails.

SEA LION CAVES

An iconic Oregon coast tourist destination since 1932, Sea Lion Caves, 11 miles north of Florence, draws upwards of 150,000 visitors annually to view one of the largest sea grottos in the world, home to the only known winter rookery of Steller sea lions.

Take the elevator down 208 feet to view the cave and its colony of sea lions. There also is a whale watching deck just below the gift shop that provides a 20-mile view out into the Pacific, perfect for spotting migrating grey whales.

WHALE WATCHING

People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. Whales are visible from Oregon’s shores all year, including the Spring & Fall Whale Watch Week.

HECETA HEAD LIGHTSTATION

Perched on Heceta Head, 13 miles north of Florence, Heceta Head Lighthouse is a working lighthouse that was built in 1894. The 56-foot-tall landmark stands 205 feet above sea level. Its

Fresnel lens beam can be seen up to 24 miles offshore and is the brightest light on the Oregon coast.

Near the lighthouse is the old assistant lighthouse keeper’s house, which has been turned into a bed and breakfast. Learn more at www. hecetalighthouse.com.

Central Coast Disposal

The only locally owned & operated garbage company in Florence. We provide full service trash & recycling removal for commercial & residential accounts.

Call us today for prices, 541-902-7554. PO Box 1629, Florence OR 97439.