Hidden in the Northwest Corner of Alabama and only 2.5 hours from Memphis and 2 hours from Nashville you will find an area known as “The Shoals”. In this area Lake living is king. However this area offers so much more… SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, AND LUXURY LAKE HOMES!!! See Below
Shopping.. Florence is considered the hometown of nationally known designer Billy Reid. Billy Reid has a high end fashion store located in the downtown district area of Florence. The Shoals area is also home to several fashion boutiques such as Jar & Co, Nellie Mae, James & Alma, Market House, Blush, Sassy and Classy, and lots more…
Entertainment.. The Shoals area is well known for it Music. Artist such as The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Percy Sledge have all recorded hits in this small town. WC Handy (Father of Blues) was born and raised in Florence Alabama. Florence has a annual music festival in his honor. Musician from across the southeast come to Florence and put on shows in local bars, parks, and restaurants. This week long event is considered a Top 20 event in the state. Golfing is another huge draw to this area. In Killen, Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club is private club and in consistently ranked in the Top 5 Golf Course in the state. In Muscle Shoals, you will find 2 top ranked courses that are apart of the Robert Trent Jones golf trail. Robert Trent Jones at The Shoals is a newer facility that came to the area with The Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. These two golf courses opened in 2004 and 2005. Other fun and nice courses include Cypress Lakes, Blackberry Trails, Twin Pines, and more.
FOOD.. Can you imagine eating seafood while watching boats come in and out of the marina? At the River Bottom Grille you can do just that. Come by land or come by boat it doesn’t matter. You will enjoy the atmosphere and food in this local hot spot. Cajuns Seafood is another great spot to grab a drink and some oysters while relaxing and enjoying the company of locals. There is so many great food spots in the area that it is hard to name them all. Trowbridges could easily have the best chicken salad sandwich and ice cream in town. While Bunyans is famous for the slaw dog. Head over to Sledges BBQ (Thurs-Sat) if you want great BBQ and my personal favorite Brunswick stew. Are you looking to impress a guest? Head over the 360 Grille and you will enjoy fine dining atop the renaissance tower. This 4 Diamond restaurant rotates while you dine so that you can enjoy both river and city views.
LUXURY LAKE HOMES.. The Shoals is a vacation destination getaway for many business men and women from around the country. Low property tax rates and affordable energy bills are really eye catching for people looking for a second vacation home or a retirement home. New Listing at 945 Veterans Dr, Muscle Shoals is a great vacation home with over 5,000 sq ft of living space and over 100 ft on Wilson Lake. This property is only minutes from Muscle Shoals airport and 15 minutes from downtown Florence and Muscle Shoals. Another personal favorite is this beauty in Killen at 92 Pointe Dr. This property offers breath taking views of Wilson Lake from nearly each room in the house. Lets not forget about a 3 Story home on the main waters with large decks on each level priced under $500,000. You can find this property at 920 County Rd 33, Killen. Follow the link attached for your FREE List of All Waterfront Homes.
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