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Rich in Native American and pioneer tradition, Florence with its harbour marina has a wonderful historic downtown with delightful boutiques and restaurants. The high-tech city of Huntsville, which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in North Alabama, is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st.
The wonderful thing about this corner of the state of Alabama is the variety. Like outdoor activities? The walking trails, legendary fishing, world-class golf, and water sports of all types will appeal to you! Interested in history? The area is rich in Native American and pioneer tradition, and the historic downtown’s are vibrant and welcoming. Shop at award-winning fashion designers’ retail stores; enjoy some of the best food you’ve ever put in your mouth. 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.
This 12 night fly drive allows you to visit some of the most beloved sights of Alabama and America’s Deep South. Discover Alabama’s musical heritage in Florence, civil rights history […]
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Set in the Tennessee River Valley, this Alabama golf resort invites you to experience a new level of hospitality and elegance enhanced by the beauty of nature which surrounds it. The delights of downtown Florence are conveniently located just 5 miles away.
The Westin Huntsville is conveniently located in the unique Bridge Street Town Centre, surrounded by over 70 luxurious shops and a variety of restaurants. Similar to its surroundings, The Westin offers sophistication, elegance and classic Southern hospitality. The U.S Space and Rocket Centre is less than three miles away and there are multiple golf courses in the nearby area.
In historic Florence, explore the trails that will take you on a journey from the birth of the Singing River to the rhythms that fuel the soul of Alabama. Travel also the same ancient paths where the early Native American settlers carved out a thriving community imbued with their mystical culture. The Singing River influence their way of life just as it compelled William Christopher Handy to reproduce the sounds of unique Southern Soul. Stories of overcoming adversity abound throughout Florence, from enduring the battles of the Civil War era to the inspirational accomplishments of Helen Keller.
Have you ever heard of Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, The Osmond Brothers, or Percy Sledge? This is just a glimpse of the legendary musicians who recorded in Muscle Shoals. FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals Sound, and other studios earned the area the title of Hit Recording Capital of the World in the 1960s, and today, studios across the region continue producing hits and launching artists to fame.
Muscle Shoals’ musical heritage runs deep. W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, was born in nearby Florence, as were rock and roll pioneers Sam Phillips and Buddy Killen. The area is still home to acclaimed musicians like John Paul White of The Civil Wars, David Hood of the Swampers, Donnie Fritts, Spooner Oldham, and Donna Jean Godcheax. Live music thrives in local venues, where a famous artist might drop in, or the musician playing at 116 Mobile could be the next big name, carrying on the Muscle Shoals legacy.
Huntsville, established in 1805 by pioneer John Hunt near the Big Spring, played a key role in Alabama’s early history, hosting delegates who drafted the state’s first constitution. The city grew as a cotton trading and transportation hub, and today boasts the South’s largest concentration of antebellum homes.
Huntsville offers attractions for every interest. Space enthusiasts can explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, history buffs can visit Burritt on the Mountain, Weeden House, and Alabama Constitution Village, and families can enjoy EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. Art and nature lovers can visit the Huntsville Museum of Art or the Huntsville Botanical Garden, home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house.
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