Take a stroll by the Florence marina, where you can buy fresh seafood and watch the boats come and go. In the summer, a farmer's market near the waterfront tantalizes with fresh flowers and artisanal food items.
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Take a stroll by the Florence marina, where you can buy fresh seafood and watch the boats come and go. In the summer, a farmer's market near the waterfront tantalizes with fresh flowers and artisanal food items.
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About 12 miles north of town, the recently renovated Heceta Head Lighthouse offers postcard-worthy views.
Heceta Head Lighthouse —
About 12 miles north of town, the recently renovated Heceta Head Lighthouse offers postcard-worthy views.
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Stretching 40 miles along the coast from Florence to Coos Bay, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is home to sand dunes that tower up to 500 feet above sea level.
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Stretching 40 miles along the coast from Florence to Coos Bay, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is home to sand dunes that tower up to 500 feet above sea level.
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The private Sea Lion Caves nature preserve is 11 miles north of Florence.
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The private Sea Lion Caves nature preserve is 11 miles north of Florence.
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The Siuslaw River Bridge was built in 1936 along U.S. 101 in Florence.
Siuslaw River Bridge —
The Siuslaw River Bridge was built in 1936 along U.S. 101 in Florence.
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