Florence & Muscle Shoals
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Florence and Muscle Shoals
The roots of American music are embedded deeply in “The Shoals”, a grouping of four small Alabama cities, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Florence. Recording studios in the four cities made history as the “Hit Recording Capital of the World” in the 1960s. The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and others came for the “Muscle Shoals Sound.” Tour actual recording studios and see where the hits were made. Visit the home of W.C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues” and tour the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Live music includes fun locations such as Rattlesnake Saloon located in a cave, Champy’s Chicken and Blues, downtown Florence and the Swampers Bar.
Suggested Itineraries
Suggested Accommodation
Residence Inn by MarriottModerateFrom £123 per room per night
The Brand New hotel has been awarded by the City of Florence as the only certified "Green" hotel in the Shoals area.
This hotel features spacious suites featuring king bed with separate sleep sofa, fully equipped kitchen area. Top nearly attractions include the Alabama Music Hall of fame, Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House and the Indian Mound & Museum.
Hampton Inn Midtown, FlorenceModerateFrom £96 per room per night
Located on Government Street, in the historic and downtown area.
This hotel offers a restaurant, lounge and outdoor pool. The hotel as recently been renovated and the rooms are equipped with tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and high speed internet access.
Marriott Shoals Hotel & SpaFirst ClassFrom £165 per room per night
The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is set in the Tennessee River Valley.
This 200 room hotel is close to Muscle Shoals and features private balconies with picturesque views of Florence, AL. All rooms are modern with upgraded amenities with either 1 King or 2 Queen beds, mini fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee maker and high speed internet access (fees apply).
Coldwater Inn, TuscumbiaModerate
From £104 per room per night
This hotel oozes southern charm and is located just minutes away from historic downtown Tuscumbia and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
The rooms are all elegantly furnished and have televisions, coffee makers, premium bedding, air conditioning and wireless internet. Onsite, there is also a fitness room and outdoor pool.