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Florence, Arizona

RVing in Florence

Florence is a great place to go camping in your RV. There are several historical features in town, and the outdoor attractions are even more breathtaking, so pack up your trailer and head to this terrific snowbirding destination.

roadrunner with a cactus nearby

Top things to see and do in Florence

From historical archives to stunning architecture, Florence has it all.

December 2010 » by Danielle Cameron

Time stands still in this desert town

The courthouse clock is frozen at 11:44 and the local museum will take you back in time.

March 2012 » by Denis Begin
people shopping on main street in Florence, Arizona

Main Street attractions

Preserved in time, the historic Main Street in downtown Florence, Arizona, is where most of the action is for both locals and visitors.

March 2012 » by Carol Ann Quibell

Piecing together the past in Florence

The history of one of Arizona's wild west towns is detailed in Florence, a book featuring more than 200 photographs, all carefully chosen to help tell the tales of early Florence.

December 2011 » by Maureen McEwan

Walking and wheeling around Florence

Choose urban or wilderness—or anything in between—to discover the wonders of Florence, Arizona.

October 2011 » by Patti K. Phillips
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    Florence, Arizona

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    Western Canada

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    Everything you want in a Resort

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    Casa Grande, AZ

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    Lake Havasu City, AZ

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    Mesa, Arizona

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    Mesa, AZ

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Florence Attractions

Pinal County Historical Museum
Phone: 520-868-4382
Florence Townsite Historic District
Phone: 1-866-977-4496

Florence Sani-Dumps

Florence RV Resorts And Campgrounds

Caliente Casa de Sol Resort
Phone: 520-868-5520

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