Florence
Looking for the great outdoors and affordable family fun? Florence is the place for you!
History of Florence
Florence went through several name changes, including Crossroads and Stringtown, before becoming incorporated in 1830. It is currently the second largest city in NKY based on population. A landmark of Florence is the Florence Y’all water tower, which originally was promoting the upcoming Florence Mall. Because the mall wasn’t built yet, the water tower had to be repainted. When the mall was done the locals decided they liked Florence Y’all so it stayed as is. Today Florence is a great place for family fun and enjoying the great outdoors.
Places to Visit in Florence
- Ark Encounter - Experience Bible history at the largest timber-frame structure in the world. There's so much to do-exhibits, a zoo, a family playground, a zip line and so much more!
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site - Known as the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology, Big Bone was once a salty marsh that attracted giant mastodons, wooly mammoths, and ground sloths. Enjoy the museum, playgrounds, camping, hiking, and herd of buffalo!
- Rabbit Hash - Enjoy the beautiful drive to Rabbit Hash and visit the photo worthy Rabbit Hash General Store. In 1998 the town elected its first mayor, an adopted dog Goofy. Since then the town has had several dog mayors, and anyone can vote at the General Store with a $1 donation to the Rabbit Hash Historical Society.
- Florence Y'alls Baseball - Northern Kentucky's minor league baseball team offering affordable fun in a fan-friendly stadium. Themed nights and giveaways, concerts, fireworks, and family fun days are just some of the promotions.
- Turfway Park Racing & Gaming - This casino features race and sports book, gaming machines, live and simulcast racing, two restaurants, and live music every weekend. In addition the event center houses larger concerts on a regular basis.
- Florence Nature Park - This 15 acre park in the heart of Florence with paved walking trails, patio with grill, drinking fountains, and landscaped gardens. Two buildings available for rent for parties, special occasions, meetings, or other events.
- England Idlewild Park - A 290 acre park with 3 stocked fishing ponds, baseball fields, basketball courts, paved walking trails with fitness stations, unpaved mountain bike trails, dog park, and championship disc golf course.
- Dinsmore Homestead - The Dinsmore Farm is 30 acres and includes a Greek Revival home built in 1842, several original outbuildings, and the family graveyard. The home serves as a museum to show how the generations of Dinsmores lived.
