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Lauderdale Lanes

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Florence friends, rally the crew for a few frames at Lauderdale Lanes, where leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties keep the pins…

1540 Florence Blvd

“Florence friends, rally the crew for a few frames at Lauderdale Lanes, where leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties keep the pins jumping. Perfect midweek reset or weekend hang, and yes, gutter balls still count as cardio.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Alabama Music Hall of Fame

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Alabama Music Hall of Fame is like a love letter to the Muscle Shoals sound, honoring every style and the legends who made Alabama sing.…

617 US-72 W (Tuscumbia)

“Alabama Music Hall of Fame is like a love letter to the Muscle Shoals sound, honoring every style and the legends who made Alabama sing. Wander the exhibits, then step into the recording studio and lay down your own track... because this week deserves a soundtrack.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Killen Time Mini Golf

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When the crew needs some low-stress fun, Killen Time Mini Golf serves up classic putt-putt, go karts, and laser tag, then cools it down…

4051 US-72 (Killen)

“When the crew needs some low-stress fun, Killen Time Mini Golf serves up classic putt-putt, go karts, and laser tag, then cools it down with ice cream. Easy to plan a party too, just book a party and let the competition begin.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 6, 2026

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RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals

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RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals gives locals two moods of golf... the wind-kissed, wide-open Fighting Joe and the tree-lined shotmaker…

990 Sunbelt Pkwy (Muscle Shoals)

“RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals gives locals two moods of golf... the wind-kissed, wide-open Fighting Joe and the tree-lined shotmaker Schoolmaster, both sitting high above Wilson Lake with serious views. Plenty of tees to fit your game, plus a dining room and pro shop for the post-round debrief.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 2, 2026

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