Florence
Located on the central Oregon coast along Highway 101, Florence is a scenic and recreational paradise. A charming old town which was originally a mill town, Florence has a population of over 6200. Old Town boasts a number of interesting shops and restaurants, and there is a marina and RV campground on the waterfront. Along Highway 101, there are many new stores in this growing area of the Oregon coast.
Camping, fishing, dune buggy rides, sand boarding, shopping, crabbing, clamming, birding, hiking and golfing are but a few of the activities available in Florence.
Featured activities
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Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
US 101, 14 miles N of Florence, Oregon 97439541-997-3641Washburne is located on the east side of Highway 101 with a buffer of native plants between you and the highway. The campsites are spacious. There are several trails of varying difficulty leading from the campsites to the beach, wildlife viewing areas and second-growth forests. A walking trail leads you under the highway to a five mile sandy beach and a day-use area, where you\'ll find space to watch whales, hunt agates, beachcombing and picnic.
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Deadwood Covered Bridge
Florence, Oregon 97439The architectural elements of Deadwood Bridge are quite unique. Flooring was installed on a slant so that traffic rounding the corner onto the bridge would travel more safely. Other elements include false end beams, semi-elliptical portal arches with trim, and large openings along the west elevation. The cost to build the bridge totaled $4,814, and it became a part of the state's secondary road system.
Featured accommodations
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Comfort Inn of Florence
541-997-77972475 Hwy 101Florence, Oregon 97439We are a 100% non-smoking hotel. Only a short drive away from the Pacific Ocean, Historic Old Town, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Sand Pines Golf Course. Enjoy a free continental breakfast before a day at the beach.
Featured Events
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Lynn Anderson Live in Concert
541-997-75295647 Highway 126Florence, Oregon 97439Friday, Feb 10th, 2012 - Saturday, Feb 11th, 2012Come out to the casino to see Grammy award winning country legend Lynn Anderson.
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The Emerald City Jazz Kings present Here Come The Blondes
541-434-7000715 Quince StFlorence, Oregon 97439Friday, Mar 9th, 2012Enjoy a songbook tribute to the blonde women of the classic movie musicals. These personality-plus girls include Ginger Rogers, Priscilla Lane, Marilyn Monroe and June Allyson.
For more info
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Chamber of Commerce
290 Highway 101
Florence, Oregon 97439
Phone: 541-997-3128
Email: florence@oregonfast.net
Website: www.florencechamber.com -
Florence Visitor Information – Eugene, Cascades & Coast
Phone: 541-484-5307 or 1-800-547-5445
Email: info@travellanecounty.org
Website: www.travellanecounty.org/florence