Step into another world at the Wood Avenue Inn, a bed and breakfast in Florence, Alabama. You will enjoy peace and quiet and the best of Southern hospitality in the custom Victorian mansion built in 1889 by Crossland-Karsner, an exquisite architectural design for an Inn.

This region encompasses the best of big city culture, entertainment, and technology while retaining the charm of a small, quaint Southern town. The University of North Alabama is just across the street from the Wood Avenue Inn. Florence recently completed a distinctive public library, a rich source for genealogy research within walking distance of the Inn.

Visitors enjoy various art and music festivals, the recreation opportunities provided by the Tennessee River, and the rich local history.

These are just a few of the local events in the area:
· Renaissance Faire
· Bass Masters Fishing Tournaments
· Arts and Craft Shows
· Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
· W.C. Handy Blues Festival
· The Miracle Worker Play of Helen Keller
· Tennessee River Fiddlers Convention

Established as a bed and breakfast in 1992, the Wood Avenue Inn offered the first accommodations in Florence, AL. In 1976 the mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Regular visitors travel from all 50 states and several European countries and return to savor the Southern hospitality uncommon in typical hotel lodging. Guests of the inn enjoy the luxury of walking to quaint shops, restaurants, and all kinds of entertainment in downtown Florence.

Whether you visit for a quick weekend getaway, a special occasion, a business trip, or a well-deserved vacation from the modern world, make your accommodations reservations early for a step back to Victorian charm and Southern hospitality. The Wood Avenue Inn, southern dream in the heart of Dixie, a Victorian Inn awaits your call!

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