Birthplace of W. C. Handy, The 620 West College Street, Florence, AL 35631, 256-760-6434, The restored log cabin birthplace of W. C. Handy, Father of the Blues, now houses memorabilia, musical instruments, and original manuscripts.  

Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House 601 Riverview Drive, Florence, AL 35631, 256-760-6379, The house was designed and built in 1939-40 and is the only structure in Alabama designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, also considered his best example of Usonian style. Still occupied by its original owner, it is open for tours only by appointment. A National Historic Property.  

ARTifacts 1627-B Darby Drive, Florence, AL 35630, 256-764-7732, This small, intimate gallery features fine original art and accessories by regional, national, and international artists. Oil and acrylic paintings, sculpture, and hand blown art glass are just some of the items found at ARTifacts.

Children's Museum of the Shoals 2810 Darby Drive, Florence, AL 35630, 256-765-0500, 888-flo-tour, This museum offers a variety of kid- friendly exhibits which build on the culture and the unique aspects of the Tennessee Valley.  more... 

Edith Newman Memorial Museum Main Street, Waterloo, AL 35677, Located 23 Miles West-Northwest, 256-767-6081, The Edith Newman Memorial Museum features information on the heritage of Waterloo, one of Alabama’s oldest incorporated towns, Native American artifacts, and Civil War relics. Waterloo's rich history includes being a stop along the Trail of Tears in 1838, being burned during the Civil War, and having a visit by U. S. General William Sherman. This home was the site of the largest cavalry force ever amassed in the Western Hemisphere. more...

Indian Mound and Museum 1028 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35631, 256-760-6427, The domiciliary mound stands on the north side of the Tennessee River in silent testimony to the prehistoric Native Americans who built it by hand during the Woodland Period, long before the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek inhabited Alabama. It is the largest mound in the Tennessee Valley. The museum houses artifacts from the region dating back 10,000 years.  

Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35631, 256-760-6439, This tavern was constructed over 150 years ago and is one of Florence's oldest structures. It served as a frontier stagecoach stop and, later, as a hospital for both Union and Confederate forces during the War Between the States. Artifacts of nineteenth century living are housed in the museum along with period displays.  

Deibert Park 2810 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630, 256-760-6314, A 70 acre rustic paradise. This family oriented park is complete with walking trails, scenic vistas, native trees and plant life. The park also offers over 60 lesson plans for educational presentations.  

McGee Farm 8211 County Road 7, Florence, AL 35633, 256-766-2725, Take a short ride to the country and find an unbelievable selection of pumpkins and outdoor fun and education. This real pumpkin patch features pumpkins up to 200 lbs, and over 25 varieties. Over 30 varieties of mums, straw bales and corn stalks are also available. School Tours and hay rides include a tractor drawn hayride to the real pumpkin patch, and a trip to the Cotton Pickin' Patch with a cotton pickin' sack! The farm is open from late September thru October. 

Wildwood Park 256-760-6416, Located near downtown Florence and the UNA campus, Wildwood Park features a nature trail, pavilion, picnic tables, and mountain bike trails.