Guidebook for Florence
Food Scene
By dessert and cute little gifts. Check by noon for the best selection. Not open on Mondays.
Freeman's Bakery
1307 2nd Loop RdBy dessert and cute little gifts. Check by noon for the best selection. Not open on Mondays.
You have to try the Greek Grilled Chicken salad, fresh made pita chips with tzatziki, and/or fried zucchini! Yum!
Sundae House
1551 W Palmetto StYou have to try the Greek Grilled Chicken salad, fresh made pita chips with tzatziki, and/or fried zucchini! Yum!
The Uncle Terry Taco is the best and they are now serving THE BEST sushi in Florence!
14 locals recommend
King Jefe
134 S Irby StThe Uncle Terry Taco is the best and they are now serving THE BEST sushi in Florence!
They have a huge menu to please even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy southern fare or Greek food.
10 locals recommend
Starfire Grill
2130 W Palmetto StThey have a huge menu to please even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy southern fare or Greek food.
Birds Nest
166 S Dargan StHolt Bros BBQ
2087 W Evans StYummy BBQ and it’s super close to our house!
Long time local favorite. Fun atmosphere and great food!
15 locals recommend
Red Bone Alley Restaurant
1903 W Palmetto StLong time local favorite. Fun atmosphere and great food!
Bean Bar
2511 W Palmetto StNew coffee shop with homemade poptarts
Lula's Coffee Co
160 S Dargan StGreat coffee and open mic night on Thursdays!
Venus Restaurant & Catering
471 W Palmetto StFamous for their pancakes!
Bazen's Family Restaurant
704 S Irby StGet your local breakfast here!
Town Hall
101 W Evans StUpscale dining!
Drinks & Nightlife
Apple Annie's Deli & Pub
1720 W Palmetto StLocal favorite with live music on the weekends.
Best views of Florence on this rooftop bar! Room to spread out, great food, and excellent drinks!
8 locals recommend
The Dispensary
101 W Evans StBest views of Florence on this rooftop bar! Room to spread out, great food, and excellent drinks!
Seminar Brewing
551 W Lucas StLocal beers, axe throwing, and delicious food!
Jazz On Dargan
137 N Dargan StGreat music scene and fun vibes!
Arts & Culture
It's free and there are lots of great exhibits! Classes and special tours are available.
12 locals recommend
Florence County Museum
111 W Cheves StIt's free and there are lots of great exhibits! Classes and special tours are available.
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
201 S Dargan StCheck online to see what's playing!
Parks & Nature
Large Park with picturesque bridges and landscaping along with a great playground for the kids.
Timrod Park Drive
Timrod Park DriveLarge Park with picturesque bridges and landscaping along with a great playground for the kids.
It's a stone's throw from our house. Great playground and baseball park for kids.
Maple Park Community Center
915 Gregg AveIt's a stone's throw from our house. Great playground and baseball park for kids.
Hike the trails, kayak in the river, play at the playground, or visit the nature center. So much to do and it's all free!
Lynches River County Park
5094 County Park RdHike the trails, kayak in the river, play at the playground, or visit the nature center. So much to do and it's all free!
Moore Farms Botanical Garden
100 New Zion RdThis is a beautiful park to visit with a lot of gardens to see.
Florence Rail Trail - Ebenezer Entrance
Florence Rail TrailTake a walk or bike ride through the heart of Florence!
High Hill Bike and Run Park
2502 Prosperity WayA new walk/bike trail that recently opened in the area!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
1930 W Palmetto St $5 sushi on Fridays is one of our favorites!
Right around the corner from our house. Perfect if you need a gallon of milk or any other essential item!
GATE Gas Station
Right around the corner from our house. Perfect if you need a gallon of milk or any other essential item!
Coin Laundry
1012 W Evans StDo your laundry within walking distance!
McLeod Health & Fitness Center
2437 Willwood DrShopping
City Center Farmers Market
200 Sanborn StOpen on Saturdays until 1pm
Pee Dee State Farmers Market
2513 W Lucas StHuge selection of local and fresh foods.
Ole Timey Meats Florence
2241 W Palmetto StFresh, high quality meats.
This is a favorite local antique mall and it's got a great selection for every price range. This place is huge and it's so fun to walk around. We love to collect old books and this is a great place to find some treasures.
6 locals recommend
Palmetto Peddlers Antiques Mall
2295 Hoffmeyer RdThis is a favorite local antique mall and it's got a great selection for every price range. This place is huge and it's so fun to walk around. We love to collect old books and this is a great place to find some treasures.
This is one of the most interesting stores in Florence for antiques and what we like to call "random treasures". You won't believe how much stuff they have, so leave yourself some time to browse around and dig in!
Thieves Market
1820 E Palmetto StThis is one of the most interesting stores in Florence for antiques and what we like to call "random treasures". You won't believe how much stuff they have, so leave yourself some time to browse around and dig in!
Entertainment & Activities
Swamp Fox Cinemas / Civic Center station
Southgate Bowling Center
1902 S Irby StStop by the bowling alley for some old fashioned fun!
Enjoy the escape room in Florence and see if you can make it out in time. This is perfect for a date night or an outing with a group.
Locked Inn Escape Rooms
214-A Dozier BlvdEnjoy the escape room in Florence and see if you can make it out in time. This is perfect for a date night or an outing with a group.
Addie's Baby Paint & Wine Studio
290 W Evans StLots of fun with a group big or small!
Julia 4 Cinemas
1110 S Irby StInexpensive movies along with outdoor drive-in movies on the weekends!
Neptune Island Waterpark
1109 14th StKids and adults love this place!
DEFY Florence SC
500 2nd Loop RdIndoor Trampoline park!