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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Pickwick, Wilson & Wheeler

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.

Woodrow Wilson Park

McFarland Park

Deibert Park

Florence Sports Complex

Joe Wheeler State Park

The General at Joe Wheeler State Park

Joe Wheeler State Park : Nautical Wheeler Scenic Lake Tours

Wheeler Lake Scenic Cruises

Blackberry Trail Golf Course

Cypress Creek Public Access Area

Natchez Trace Parkway

Things to do in Lauderdale County

No matter what type of things you’re interested in, Lauderdale County has things of interest for you. The wonderful thing about this corner of the state of Alabama is the variety of fun activities and attractions.

Kennedy Douglas

Sacrad Way Sanctuary Interpretive Center & Museum

Downtown Rogersville

Worthy Vessels

Cypress Creek Indoor Range

Shoals Gold Record Room

Muscle Shoals National Heritage

Downtown Florence Alliance

Singin' River Brewing

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

Tom's Wall

W C Handy Birthplace & Museum

Pope's Tavern & Museum

Children's Museum of the Shoals

Carley’s Adventures: Helen Keller’s Birthplace

Birthplace of Helen Keller Ivy Green

Fame Studios

Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Indian Mound & Museum

Rosenbaum House

North Alabama Medical Center Florence

Senior Services & Organizations

Lauderdale County is home to some excellent health care facilities. Lauderdale County residents don’t need to go that far to get quality heath care.

Florence Lauderdale Senior Center

YMCA of the Shoals

Helen Keller Hospital

Shoals Hospital

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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

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