Lauderdale
From the houses on the bluffs overlooking the Tennessee River to the beautiful and historic homes in the city's downtown area, life in Florence is full of beauty. Florence is an outdoor lover's dream. Golfers pick from a variety of public and private courses. The river and its system of lakes offers a variety of recreational activities. Nature lovers and bird watchers find much to enjoy in the area's public parks, camping areas, and walking trails. In the spring, neighborhoods come alive with flowering dogwoods and azaleas, and the downtown areas buzz with activity as restaurants move tables to the sidewalk and enjoy another change of season.
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FISHING AND OUTDOORS
Florence and the Shoals offer a range of fishing options. Cast a line from a pier or a boat or fly fish in rivers and creeks. Here’s an overview of where to fish nearby:
The Tennessee River flows throughout the area, and a series of dams has created three lakes that are fishing hot spots: Lake Pickwick, Wilson Lake, and Lake Wheeler. Head to the lakes to find smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, salt water stripe, sauger, and bream.

Worthy Vessels

Cypress Creek Indoor Range

Downtown Florence Alliance

Singin' River Brewing
I can’t imagine a more perfect place to retire.
My wife and I have traveled the world but Florence is where we choose to call home! We enjoy boating and fishing on beautiful Wilson Lake, golfing at Blackberry Trail, and RTJ Trail and are avid pickle ballers. We plan our year around the W. C. Handy Music Festival in July and enjoy hearing world-class musicians almost any day of the week during the year. I can’t imagine a more perfect place to retire.

- Richard Pflueger
Alabama Resident
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Upcoming Events
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Miracle Worker Play
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Summer Solstice Concert
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an enchanting evening of music and nature at our…
Barbarian Challenge
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Roots & Shoots Farmers Market
Discover the freshest bounty from our region’s finest growers, artisans, and makers, as they come…
Golden Hour at the Garden
Step into an evening of laid-back elegance at Golden Hour, set against the natural beauty of Cedar…
Global Rhythm & Blooms
Travel the world without leaving the Garden. Global Rhythm & Blooms is a bi-weekly event series…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month!…
Cruise & Croon
The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Ditto Landing
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- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
Mark your calendars for live music under the sunset every second Tuesday in May, June, July…
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