Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
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- Blair W. 1 contribution. Treasured Memories. Road trip in early 1990’s. Mrs . Rosenbaum was still living in house. We called in advance and Mrs. Rosenbaum said come on up !
- Kara L. 1 contribution. Fun for everyone. I loved it and I went with snotty teens we had to leave early unfortunately but the guide was great and wish we could have stayed till the end.
- Ann. Novato, CA9 contributions. Music fans delight. This is a really nice small museum that would interest any music fan or history buff. The videos are well produced and informative.
- 1SthDvs1. Florence, AL20 contributions. The best park around! Wildlife abound! I love this park. I walk here all the time. Amazingly unkept! Beautiful trees and water!
- Visit The Birthplace of Helen Keller
- Walnut Street Historic District
- Mcfarland Park
- Singin’ River Brewing Company
- Fame Studios
- Florence Indian Mound and Museum
- Pope’s Tavern
- Forks of Cypress
- W.C. Handy’s House
- Wheeler Lake Cruise
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Helen Keller lost her vision and hearing at a young age through scarlet fever, but incredibly, she still learned to read and speak. Her home ‘Ivy Green’ is located in Tuscumbia, across the Tennessee River. I suggest taking a guided tour of her family homestead, visit the famous well-pump where she learned over 600 words in under a year. During the ...
If you want to understand the architectural and economic history of Florence, venture to Walnut Street Historic District. The district dates back to the 1870s, the date of the oldest property, however during the 1880s and 1890s, after the Civil War, Florence began to experience an economic boom. Newcomers began to build new homes in areas around Wa...
McFarland Park, on the shores of the Tennessee River, is the perfect place for a family picnic or leisurely days out. Archaic people lived in the area from around 8,000 B.C. surviving on freshwater mussels from the water. The banks and parklands also been the dwelling place of Euchee, Shawnee, Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians. Follow in their footste...
If you want to mingle with locals and enjoy a craft beer or two, I suggest visiting the Singin’ River Brewing Company. The founders, Rob and Michelle, encourage a family atmosphere with twinkling fairy lights, comfy seats and long wooden tables where you can chat and swap stories with old friends and new. They offer brewery tours and tasty brewed b...
FAME Studios were founded by Billy Sherrill, Tom Stafford and Rick Hall in 1959, however it in was the mid-1960s that the studios, housed in a former tobacco warehouse, really began to prosper.With legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Rolling Stones and Percy Sledge recording at the studios, it soon became one of the hottest mus...
If you’re fascinated by Alabama’s Native American history, your first stop should be Florence Indian Mound and Museum. Follow in the footsteps of Indian chiefs and climb the mound while listening to the gentle flow of Singin’ River. The museum hosts a rare collection of pipes, soapstone carvings and woven textiles, plus an array of spears, fish hoo...
Popes Tavern hosts a wealth of history, from originally serving as an inn and stagecoach stop, to being converted into a hospital during the American Civil War. The hospital is well-known for helping to heal soldiers from both Union and Confederate armies. Pope’s Tavern Museum houses a plethora of antiques, plus a range of interesting Civil War art...
Forks of Cypress was once the site of an Alabama cotton plantation. It was established in 1818, by Irish-born James Jackson, a keen horse-breeder, textile magnate and one of the founding fathers of Florence. The lavish colonnade-style plantation house was constructed by African-Americans in slavery who were brought to the property via the nearby ‘G...
Fans of Rhythm and Blues should not pass up a trip to W.C. Handy’s House in Florence. This understated wooden cabin was once home to William Christopher Handy, Father of the Blues. Today, it showcases a collection of his memorabilia, his famous piano and hand-written music scores. Handy would travel throughout the Mississippi Delta to gain inspirat...
Sit back, relax and spend a few hours drifting by scenic bluffs and coves of Wheeler Lake. Take a picnic, stop for lunch at a grill restaurant, or equip yourself with a pair of binoculars for a spot of wildlife and bird-watching. Longer cruises transport you through the lock to Wheeler Dam – a hydroelectric dam which dates to the 1930s. Bring a cam...
Florence is a historic city with southern charm, Native American heritage and musical roots. Explore its attractions, such as the birthplace of Helen Keller, the Walnut Street Historic District, the Singin' River Brewing Company and the FAME Studios. Learn about its history, culture and nature at the Florence Indian Mound and Museum, the Pope's Tavern and the McFarland Park.
Florence Alabama is a charming and trendy small town with historic downtown, boutique hotels, cafes and restaurants. You can also visit the Rosenbaum House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama, and the Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic outdoor adventure. Find out more about the attractions, restaurants and nearby North Alabama attractions.
- Stroll Through UNA's Campus and Nearby Streets. Filled with towering trees strung with twinkle lights and Greek Revival architecture juxtaposed with modern buildings, the University of North Alabama's beautiful 130-acre campus is the perfect place to start a day in Florence.
- Admire Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture. Step back into midcentury times with a tour of the Rosenbaum House, said to be one of the best examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian design.
- Explore the City's Best Parks. Florence is filled with many green spaces to help residents and visitors alike connect with nature. Head to the 70-acre Deibert Park to have a picnic overlooking a pond or hit the 1.3-mile path that loops through rolling meadows and wooded areas.
- Pop into a Local Hangout. Don't be afraid to say hello to anyone you meet in downtown Florence. The locals are a friendly bunch, happy to welcome visitors and newcomers into some of their favorite places.
Learn more about the Florence & Muscle Shoals community and explore attractions, places to stay, events, restaurants and more with the official Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visit the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in the state of Alabama, and tour the music studios that made a musical legend of Muscle Shoals. Museums, theater, concerts, art shows and festivals mean that there’s always something going on around here.
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