Welcome to the Shoals!
Sounds of the Shoals
Are you interested in seeing where the Rollings Stones recorded “Wild Horses”, “Brown Sugar” and “You Gotta Move”? How about touring the studio where Aretha Franklin recorded “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)?” ***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***
This is the original studio where the legendary, Rick Hall (Songwriter, producer and musician), worked with countless artist creating some of today’s well known hits. Hall produced tracks with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Duane Allman and Etta James to name a few. FAME Studio is still recording hits today!
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Fame Recording Studios
603 Avalon AveThis is the original studio where the legendary, Rick Hall (Songwriter, producer and musician), worked with countless artist creating some of today’s well known hits. Hall produced tracks with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Duane Allman and Etta James to name a few. FAME Studio is still recording hits today!
Known as the ‘Hit Capital of the World!’ Muscle Shoals Sounds Studio has brought artist from around the world to the Shoals area. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine - (Beats Electronics) have been huge contributors to studio renovations in Sheffield, AL that were completed in 2017. Tours are available 7 days a week & You can book recording time in the studio as well.
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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
3614 N Jackson HwyKnown as the ‘Hit Capital of the World!’ Muscle Shoals Sounds Studio has brought artist from around the world to the Shoals area. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine - (Beats Electronics) have been huge contributors to studio renovations in Sheffield, AL that were completed in 2017. Tours are available 7 days a week & You can book recording time in the studio as well.
WC Handy- known as the Father of the Blues. Handy was born and raised in Florence, AL and his family now carries on his legacy through their family foundation and the WC Handy Museum.
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W C Handy Museum
620 W College StWC Handy- known as the Father of the Blues. Handy was born and raised in Florence, AL and his family now carries on his legacy through their family foundation and the WC Handy Museum.
Structures worth seeing in the Shoals
Popular tourist attractions you don’t want to miss
1 of 532 completed structural designs created by Frank Lloyd Wright- architect, interior designer writer and educator. Mr. Wright was recognized as being “the greatest American architect of all time” by the America Institute of Architects in 1991.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview Dr1 of 532 completed structural designs created by Frank Lloyd Wright- architect, interior designer writer and educator. Mr. Wright was recognized as being “the greatest American architect of all time” by the America Institute of Architects in 1991.
FREE attraction- fun for all ages! Water fountain is great for the kids but adults love the light show that begins at 9pm each night.
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Splash Pad
15 Hightower PlFREE attraction- fun for all ages! Water fountain is great for the kids but adults love the light show that begins at 9pm each night.
FREE attraction- Tom’s Wall is a man made rock wall built by Tom Hendrix over 30 years as a tribute to his Great-Great Grandmother, a member of the Yuchi Native American Tribe. She is most known for her search of the Singing River and journey back to the Shoals area. Mr. Hendrix collected stones from over 120 countries in various shapes, sizes and textures. Attraction is open daily for self guided tours and on the weekends family members of the late Tom Hendrix are on site to share history of this project and their heritage.
13890 Co Rd 8
13890 County Road 8FREE attraction- Tom’s Wall is a man made rock wall built by Tom Hendrix over 30 years as a tribute to his Great-Great Grandmother, a member of the Yuchi Native American Tribe. She is most known for her search of the Singing River and journey back to the Shoals area. Mr. Hendrix collected stones from over 120 countries in various shapes, sizes and textures. Attraction is open daily for self guided tours and on the weekends family members of the late Tom Hendrix are on site to share history of this project and their heritage.
Local Eats & Drinks
Of course we have delicious food/drinks! You’re in the south!!
Ricatoni's Italian Grill
107 N Court StLocal/Personal Favorite restaurant in the Shoals.
Singin' River Brewing
526 E College StLocal Brewery that host an occasional comedy night.
Fine dining restaurant with breathtaking views overlooking Florence and Tennessee River. The 360 Grille has a rotating platform that offers a unique dining experience. * Reservations may be required in advance.
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360 Grille
10 Hightower PlFine dining restaurant with breathtaking views overlooking Florence and Tennessee River. The 360 Grille has a rotating platform that offers a unique dining experience. * Reservations may be required in advance.
Newly established restaurant in downtown Florence. Very popular ‘foodie’ options for breakfast. Hours are 7am-2pm.
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Big Bad Breakfast-Florence
315 N Court StNewly established restaurant in downtown Florence. Very popular ‘foodie’ options for breakfast. Hours are 7am-2pm.
If you ask a local where to get BBQ this is where they are going to send you! Bunyan’s has been serving the Shoals for over 20 years. Well known for their Slaw Dogs!
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Bunyan's Bar-B-Que
901 W College StIf you ask a local where to get BBQ this is where they are going to send you! Bunyan’s has been serving the Shoals for over 20 years. Well known for their Slaw Dogs!
Staggs Grocery made the 100 places to eat in Alabama before you die list! And the locals all know why! Looking for Breakfast? or a quick burger and fries? Look no further! This is a hidden gem. It’s a no frills type of place but all the food is cooked to order. Community style seating. And very popular with the locals for lunch. Hours are 5:30am-2pm (Monday-Friday). **Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits are available on Fridays until they sell out! -Must try! **
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Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville RdStaggs Grocery made the 100 places to eat in Alabama before you die list! And the locals all know why! Looking for Breakfast? or a quick burger and fries? Look no further! This is a hidden gem. It’s a no frills type of place but all the food is cooked to order. Community style seating. And very popular with the locals for lunch. Hours are 5:30am-2pm (Monday-Friday). **Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits are available on Fridays until they sell out! -Must try! **
This restaurant sits in the habor at McFarland Park. It’s literally floating on the water! Their food is great!
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River Bottom Grille By Stanfield's
1050 Clayborn Liles DrThis restaurant sits in the habor at McFarland Park. It’s literally floating on the water! Their food is great!
Have you ever been to a restaurant inside of a cave? I didn’t think so! This is a one of a kind place that attracts visitors from across the world. Be sure to check out the scenery at Rattlesnake Saloon!
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Rattlesnake Saloon
1292 Mt Mills RdHave you ever been to a restaurant inside of a cave? I didn’t think so! This is a one of a kind place that attracts visitors from across the world. Be sure to check out the scenery at Rattlesnake Saloon!