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East Florence

East Florence is a town in Lauderdale district, Alabama, United States of about 35,733 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit: 118 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints and 40 churches. The must-see places are Wilson Dam, Waterfall By TVA Wilson Dam and Ivy Green.

34.8095° N, 87.6495° WPop. 35,733

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Within 30 km206 places
Within 50 km234
Must-see35
Notable224
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from East Florence

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave East Florence
  2. Waterfall By TVA Wilson Damdam · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ivy Greenpark · 45 min
  4. Key Cave National Wildlife Refugecave · 1 hrs
  5. The University of North Alabama Football Program National NCAA Division II Championship Titlesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Good Shepherd Lutheran Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in East Florence
Today’s loopEast FlorenceStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near East Florence?

Wilson Dam (dam, about 3 km), Waterfall By TVA Wilson Dam (dam, about 4 km), Ivy Green (park, about 12 km), Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge (cave, about 18 km), Maud McKnight Lindsay (heritage site, about 1 km), Maud Lindsay Free Kindergarten (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of East Florence?

234 places on Spotwander: 118 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to East Florence?

Maud McKnight Lindsay, about 1 km by road; Maud Lindsay Free Kindergarten (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to East Florence?

River Hill, about 3 km by road; York Bluffs (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from East Florence?

Start in East Florence, visit Waterfall By TVA Wilson Dam, then Ivy Green, then Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, then The University of North Alabama Football Program National NCAA Division II Championship Titles, then Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.