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Turfway Park

Turfway Park, Florence

 miner Says:  Watch the ponies run.This is a very big event in this area. 

watch an exciting baseball game

watch an exciting baseball game, Florence

 miner Says:  The Florence Freedom is a Frontier League baseball team. I have only seen one game but it was as exciting a baseball game as I have ever seen. After 12 innings we had to leave and had to find out the next day who won. Ticket prices are very reasonable and it is a fun way to... 

Swimming

Swimming, Florence

 WILDEFLOWER Says:  The pool was beautiful and the jacuzzi with waterfall oh yah! 

Once you're in Florence the...

Once you're in Florence the..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  Once you're in Florence the possibilities are endless. Since this is a Tri-State you may go to Cincinnati,OH which is only about 15 min. by car or you can go to Indiana, which is about the same distance. For instance the museum center in Cincinnati is a great place to visit... 

Whether it’s for live or...

Whether it’s for live or..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  Whether it’s for live or simulcast racing, fans from across the Tri-state come to Turfway Park all year long to enjoy its infectiously fun environment. Sit back and relax in our casual grandstand. Enjoy fine dining in the clubhouse. Venture outside and stand along the rail.... 

Restaurants  

Rafferty's: Best bar and grill

Rafferty's: Best bar and grill, Florence

 carmenlilly Says:  Restaurant is located close to the main street.In spring and summer you can sit outside on a wooden terrace. The staff is really nice and the food is just delicous!!! You wanna immediatly go there when the flavor gets in your nose when you pass it on the street. Ceasar... 

Famous Dave's Barbecue: Feast off of a trashcan lid

Famous Dave's Barbecue: Feast off of a trashcan lid, Florence

 miner Says:  The food is incredible if you like barbecue. We had the feast and it was served on a trashcan lid set up in the middle of the table. They also cater and have carry out service that makes it great for parties. All-American BBQ Feastý (serves 4-5) $52.99A Full Slab of... 

Down the road a block: Restaurant Row

Down the road a block: Restaurant Row, Florence

 WILDEFLOWER Says:  All kinds of food. Anything you want down the road by the highway by I-75 right off the exit there is a row of restaurants 

O'CHARLEY'S: O'CHARLEY'S

O'CHARLEY'S: O'CHARLEY'S, Florence

 miner Says:  Food and service are excellent Big,juicey steak,baked potato,grilled veggies 

Nightlife  

If you should be visiting...

If you should be visiting..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  If you should be visiting Florence around Halloween, be sure to check out the 'USS Nightmare' at Covington Landing.This 'haunted boat' experience is tons of fun and will make the hair on your neck stand up. There are 3 stories you have to indure. Before you get on deck,... 

Along the Ohio river you'll...

Along the Ohio river you'll..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  Along the Ohio river you'll find a variety of Nightclubs and Restaurants. The unique thing is to watch the Skyline while you dine or party. Here is another one of my favs:The Waterfront - Great place to go in the summer time! See why below.This five-part waterfront complex... 

The Syndicate and Cicero's...

The Syndicate and Cicero's..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  The Syndicate and Cicero's Nightclub are my favorite places to go. You may enjoy great food at the Syndicate with it's original atmosphere and make-up. This will enchant you to go back in time.Then you can walk next door and move to the music, meet great people and welcome... 

Transportation  

CINCINATTI AND NORTHERN...

CINCINATTI AND NORTHERN..., Florence

 miner Says:  CINCINATTI AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT for those traveling long distances by air. By car,motorhome,cycle,or bus: Interstate 71/75 bisect Florence at exits #80 and #81 at the Florence -Union exit and the Florence-Burlington exit respectivelyFlorence is laid... 

Local Customs  

During the summer weekends...

During the summer weekends..., Florence

 miner Says:  During the summer weekends there is always some big event that attracts scores of people.If you need lodging for the weekend make reservations in advance because there is often a shortage of available rooms during these events. 

If you decide to take a trip...

If you decide to take a trip..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  If you decide to take a trip to the Florence Mall, you might scratch your head when you see the big, red and white striped water tower by the mall. It should say: FLORENCE MALL, instead you'll actually find a little humor from the so called 'REDNECKS'. Look real closely, it... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Beware of driving lanes that...

Beware of driving lanes that..., Florence

 miner Says:  Beware of driving lanes that end abruptly and people running red lights. 

Off The Beaten Path  

If you're visiting from...

If you're visiting from..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  If you're visiting from Spring-Summer:On a day, when you have nothing particulary planned and the weather will allow you, get in your car and just follow RT 45 towards Union. You'll be amazed how beautiful Boone County is during those months when everything is in bloom.... 

Favorites  

John195123's General Tip

John195123's General Tip, Florence

 John195123 Says:   I ate dinner with dzni here at some Chinese restaurant. Yes, after skiing with him. 

The first place I visit is my...

The first place I visit is my..., Florence

 miner Says:  The first place I visit is my daughters and grandkids.The only real attraction in or around Florence is Turfway Park where the ponies run.Most of the major attractions are in the Cincinatti area,around Newport,and points north. Fondest memory is visiting the girls,son-in... 

Statistics & Facts The...

Statistics & Facts The..., Florence

 kywildcat Says:  Statistics & Facts The population of Florence is approximately 18,624 (1990). The approximate number of families is 7,336 (1990).The amount of land area in Florence is 21.469 sq. kilometers.The amount of surface water is 0.07 sq kilometers.The distance from Florence to... 

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 Bryan enjoying his birthday cave present! This place is awsome. There are many theme suites offered, but it needs to be booked in advance. The secret is to book a room Sunday thru Thursday and there... 

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 Hi Everybody! Thanks for visiting my page! This is where we currently live, Juan my fiancee, Alexa my 6-yr. old daughter and Chato, our German Shepherd. I really love Florence. We are very local to...... 

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FLORENCE AND BURLINGTON ,KY.

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 I had never heard of Florence until my daughter and her husband moved there.Now another daughter and her husband live near there in Hebron. Florence is steadily growing in population and there are...... 

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gkitzmil's new Florence Page

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 Northern Kentucky is full of small towns that run together. With a motel here you can be in Covington or Newport in minutes or visit Turfway Park where there is great horseracing. Next time I'm in... 

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 Well, the reason I visited Florence was that my boyfriend attended an internship there for 6 months and so I went to see him. I don't have the usual tourist experience since he had his own appartment... 

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