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hen it rains, there’s more! If you’re waiting for sunshine and needing something to do, Florence has many opportunities to stay dry while exploring local art and culture. 8 For those wanting to stay active, the local gym, Coastal Fitness & Aquatics at 2285 Highway 101, has state-of-the-art equipment, a women’s circuit training room, gym, swimming pools and many classes. Day and week passes are available for visitors. Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., a gathering place for everyone, is open to all ages and offers daily
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activities such as card games, line dancing and exercise and art classes. It also provides meals and social opportunities. On the highway, just around the corner from Old Town, is the Florence Antiques District, where rows of shops beckon to antique hunters. Find coastal artifacts like Japanese floats mixed with vintage jewelry, antique furniture, collectables, accessories and clothing. Local museums offer glimpses into the past. Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, located at 278 Maple St., has friendly volunteers who can show Florence’s progression through its colorful history, as well as exhibits on the
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Rhododendron Festival. Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St. near the Florence Municipal Airport, provides education about the military, from World War I through current conflicts, as well as displays of veterans’ artifacts and memorabilia from their service. City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101, has the perfect blend of blockbuster hits and indie flicks showing in four theaters. Show times start at noon and continue throughout the day. Be sure to catch arthouse films, feature documentaries and Shakespeare and enjoy cuisine from local food trucks.
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