Florence County

Welcome to Florence County, South Carolina—where rich history meets fresh innovation and warm hospitality greets you at every turn. As the heart of the Pee Dee region, Florence County blends culture, adventure, and cuisine into one unforgettable destination.

Begin your journey with a step back in time. History lovers will enjoy the Florence County Museum, which showcases Civil War artifacts and modern art by talented local artists. The exhibits offer a powerful mix of the past and present.

Next, head outdoors for a truly unique experience. Rent a kayak from Riverrats and paddle along the SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail. This National Water Trail stretches nearly 70 miles through historic swamplands. Patriots like General Francis Marion once used these waters during the American Revolution.

Just a short drive away, explore the Florence Stockade. This Civil War site offers a moving glimpse into the lives of Union prisoners of war. Along the way, keep an eye out for historical markers. These signs share stories of Florence’s railroad past and its growth into a center of commerce and culture.

Now, let your taste buds lead the way. Florence County is gaining attention for its dynamic food scene. Dine on farm-fresh dishes at Victors in downtown Florence. Then, try the slow-smoked flavors at Elliott’s BBQ Lounge. For a sweet stop, visit Lula’s Coffee Co. or enjoy a local brew at one of our lively breweries.

As you explore, don’t miss the SC Pecan Trail. This flavorful route features over 20 local spots serving pecan-inspired dishes and desserts. It’s a fun and tasty way to experience Southern flavor.

From historic sites to flavorful bites, Florence County truly offers something for everyone—come see why visitors fall in love with it.

Immerse Yourself in the Arts of Florence County

Florence County is brimming with arts and entertainment opportunities. Catch a live performance at the Florence Little Theatre or enjoy an evening of music at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center, which hosts concerts, plays, and cultural events throughout the year. For a more laid-back experience, stroll through the charming downtown Florence area, where galleries, murals, and local shops showcase the creativity of the community.

Performance at the FMU Performing Arts Center

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Places to Explore in Florence, SC | FLORENCE COUNTY

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Point of Interest, Area Attractions, Kid Friendly, Shop, Things To Do | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Pee Dee Tourism
Pee Dee Tourism Point of Interest, Area Attractions, Kid Friendly, Shop, Things To Do located at 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Point of Interest, Agritourism Farms, Things To Do, Area Attractions, Shop | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Pee Dee State Farmers Market
Welcome to Pee Dee State Farmers Market, a vibrant hub for fresh produce and local goods in Florence, SC! Located at 2513 W Lucas St, this market boasts a wide variety of fruits...
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Sc250 | Odell Venters Landing, Johnsonville, SC 29555, USA
Witherspoon's Ferry
Historical markerFront DescriptionIn use during the American Revolution, Witherspoon's Ferry was the site where Francis Marion accepted command of the Williamsburg Militia in 17...
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Sc250 | Odell Venters Landing, Johnsonville, SC 29555, USA
Historical Maker of South Carolina's Revolutionary Rivers/General Francis Marion
Front Description The SC Revolutionary Rivers trail highlights the American Revolution's Southern Campaign and in particular General Francis Marion, “the Swamp Fox.” Designated...
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Bakery, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2160 W Evans St Suite 70, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2160 W Evans St Suite 70, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Store, Point of Interest, Food, Establishment | 1506 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Positano Italian Deli
Positano Italian Deli Store, Point of Interest, Food, Establishment located at 1506 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Airport, Point of Interest, Establishment, Things To Do, Area Attractions | 2100 Terminal Dr, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Florence Regional Airport
Florence Regional Airport Airport, Point of Interest, Establishment, Things To Do, Area Attractions located at 2100 Terminal Dr, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 225 Kelley St, Lake City, SC 29560, USA
The Culinary Commons
The Culinary Commons Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 225 Kelley St, Lake City, SC 29560, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 1935 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
First of the Month Eatery
First of the Month Eatery Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 1935 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Dining | 1931 W Palmetto St Ste 580, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken Restaurant, Food, Dining located at 1931 W Palmetto St Ste 580, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 944 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Jonah indian kitchen & bar
Jonah indian kitchen & bar Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 944 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Point of Interest, Food, Establishment, Dining | 600 Pamplico Hwy Ste A, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Notch 8
Notch 8 Point of Interest, Food, Establishment, Dining located at 600 Pamplico Hwy Ste A, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Things To Do, Point of Interest, Food, Dining | 115 N Acline St, Lake City, SC 29560, USA
Daisy's Snax
Variety of gourmet ice cream flavors, plus hot dogs, sausages, chips and drinks. Indoor and outdoor dining options are available.
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Things To Do, Area Attractions, Point of Interest, Scenic And Natural, Kid Friendly, Outdoors | Florence Rail Trail, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Florence Rail Trail
A common thread to the human experience is the search for beauty and opportunities to find tranquility and respite from the complications of life. Aldo Leopold, a leading conser...
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Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2513 W Lucas St Unit 24, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Coffee Doc
Coffee Doc Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2513 W Lucas St Unit 24, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2001 S Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Baja Joe’s Coastal Grill & Cantina
Baja Joe’s Coastal Grill & Cantina Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2001 S Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Store, Point of Interest, Establishment | 236 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Lucky Dog Re-Tail Thrift
Lucky Dog Re-Tail Thrift Store, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 236 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Aloha Kitchen
Aloha Kitchen Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Store, Shop | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
The Wren's Roost
The Wren's Roost Store, Shop located at 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Shop | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Lamb's Produce Stand
Lamb's Produce Stand Shop located at 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Dining, Food, Restaurant, BBQ | 551 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Elliott's BBQ Lounge
Elliott's BBQ Lounge Dining, Food, Restaurant, BBQ located at 551 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Agritourism Farms, Kid Friendly, Shop, Outdoors | 501 Lake City Hwy, Johnsonville, SC 29555, USA
Diamond Branch Farms
Diamond Branch Farms is a professional farm serving the Johnsonville, South Carolina Area with fresh wholesome locally grown Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Peas, Pumpkins, Squash. In...
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Dining, Bakery | 1605a S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505, USA
THE PEACH COBBLER FACTORY
THE PEACH COBBLER FACTORY Dining, Bakery located at 1605a S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2007 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Monarcas Mexican Restaurant
Monarcas Mexican Restaurant Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2007 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 250 N Beltline Dr Unit 30, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Wingstop
Wingstop Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 250 N Beltline Dr Unit 30, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Cafe, Bakery, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 1360 Celebration Blvd A, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts Cafe, Bakery, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 1360 Celebration Blvd A, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Store, Point of Interest, Food, Establishment, Things To Do, Kid Friendly, Dining, Cafe | 184 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Smiling Scoops
Smiling Scoops Store, Point of Interest, Food, Establishment, Things To Do, Kid Friendly, Dining, Cafe located at 184 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Cafe, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment, Dining | 1333 S Irby St Ste C, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Palmetto Nutrition
Palmetto Nutrition Cafe, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment, Dining located at 1333 S Irby St Ste C, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Cafe, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment | 2511 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Bean Bar
Bean Bar Cafe, Store, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment located at 2511 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Bakery, Food, Point of Interest, Store, Establishment | 305 Rainbow Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Palmetto Bakeshop
Palmetto Bakeshop Bakery, Food, Point of Interest, Store, Establishment located at 305 Rainbow Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Book Store, Point of Interest, Store, Establishment, Kid Friendly | 152 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Jack's Books
Welcome to Jack's Books, the literary haven located at 152 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506. As soon as you step inside, you'll be transported into a world where stories come ali...
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Cafe, Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment, Dining, Store | 1811 Cherokee Rd, Florence, SC 29501, USA
F. E. Pop's at 5 Points
F. E. Pop's at 5 Points Cafe, Restaurant, Food, Point of Interest, Establishment, Dining, Store located at 1811 Cherokee Rd, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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Clothing Store, Store, Point of Interest, Establishment, Shop | 1001 S Cashua Dr G, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Bloom: A Unique Boutique
A Bit About UsWelcome to Bloom: A Unique Boutique! We opened in February of 2022, operating out of Angie Powell’s home. In a few short months, business “bloomed” and we were pre...
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Home Goods Store, Store, Point of Interest, Establishment, Shop | 1521 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Carolina Trading Post, LLC
Carolina Trading Post, LLC Home Goods Store, Store, Point of Interest, Establishment, Shop located at 1521 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Point of Interest, Establishment, Arts & Culture, Area Attractions, Arts And Culture | 417 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Florence Little Theatre
Florence Little Theatre Point of Interest, Establishment, Arts & Culture, Area Attractions, Arts And Culture located at 417 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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Cafe, Food, Dining, Bakery, Restaurant | 160 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Lula's Coffee Co
Lula's Coffee Co Cafe, Food, Dining, Bakery, Restaurant located at 160 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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Cafe, Food, Dining, Bakery, Restaurant | 600 Pamplico Hwy D, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Lula's Coffee Co
Lula's Coffee Co Cafe, Food, Dining, Bakery, Restaurant located at 600 Pamplico Hwy D, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Restaurant, Food, Establishment, Dining | 1502 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505, USA
Cain's Bar-B-Que
Cain's Bar-B-Que Restaurant, Food, Establishment, Dining located at 1502 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505, USA
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Point of Interest, Landmark, Historic Sites | Stockade Dr, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Florence Stockade Visitor Center
Florence Stockade Visitor Center Point of Interest, Landmark, Historic Sites located at Stockade Dr, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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Park, Tourist Attraction, Point of Interest, Establishment, Things To Do, Area Attractions, Landmark, Historic Sites, Scenic And Natural, Kid Friendly, Outdoors, Wildlife Preserves - Parks And Nature Trails | 842 Woody Jones Blvd, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Florence Veterans Park
Welcome to Florence Veterans Park, a place of respect, honor, and remembrance for the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Located at 842 Woody Jones Blvd in...
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Tourist Attraction, Park, Point of Interest, Establishment, Things To Do, Agritourism Farms, Area Attractions, Arts & Culture, Scenic And Natural, Kid Friendly, Outdoors, Shop | 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City, SC 29560, USA
Moore Farms Botanical Garden
Welcome to Moore Farms Botanical Garden, a hidden gem located in Lake City, South Carolina. Immerse yourself in the beauty of over 36 acres of stunning gardens, plant collection...
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Establishment, Area Attractions, Things To Do, Agritourism Farms, Shop | 200 Sanborn St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
City Center Farmers Market
Welcome to City Center Farmers Market, located at 200 Sanborn St in Florence, SC. This vibrant market is a hub for fresh, locally grown produce, artisanal goods, and delicious f...
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Point of Interest, Establishment, Area Attractions, Things To Do, Arts And Culture, Arts & Culture | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, a premier cultural hub in Florence, SC! Nestled at 201 S Dargan St, this center serves as a beacon for art enthu...
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Dining | 911 S Sunset Acres Ln, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Southern Hops Brewing Co.
Southern Hops Brewing Co. is the place where craft beer comes alive! Embrace the joyous spirit of the South as you enter this vibrant brewery, where passionate brewmasters creat...
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Shop, Dining | 1301 N Douglas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Straw Hat Distillery, LLC
Straw Hat Distillery, LLC is committed to bringing you only the best hand crafted spirits fermented and distilled on our premises.  Are you ready to experience small batch...
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Dining, BBQ | 551 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Seminar Brewing & Elliott's BBQ Lounge
Brewery with 15 taps + Full Bar + Restaurant - Florence, South Carolina. 
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Restaurant, Food, Dining, BBQ | 2004 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Roger’s BBQ House
Carolina Style BBQHand-Pattied BurgersBBQ RibsAngus CheesesteaksSeafoodChopsFried Chicken & Much MoreOpen Mon-Fri 11AM-7PMSee Y’all Soon!
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Agritourism Farms, Dining | 400 W Ralph Lane Rd, Timmonsville, SC 29161, USA
MIddle Sparrow Ranch
Our Mission is to provide a local source of naturally healthy, grass-fed beef, milk, and farmstead cheese, in a sustainable manner, to the Pee Dee, Grand Strand, and Low Country...
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Dining | 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Local Motive Brewing
We are a small batch brewing company offering a variety of beers with a large deck, plenty of grass and a direct connection to Florence’s Rail Trail. We have a variety of food t...
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Dining | 2513 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
Hyman Vineyards
Welcome to Hyman Vineyards, a charming winery nestled in the heart of Florence, SC. With a picturesque setting and a commitment to producing high-quality wines, Hyman Vineyards...
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FLORENCE COUNTY EVENTS

Get Outdoors in Florence County

This county is an outdoor lover’s paradise, offering plenty of ways to explore nature and unwind. Paddle along the scenic Lynches River where peaceful waters and lush surroundings make for the perfect kayaking adventure. Stretch your legs on the Florence Rail Trail, a beautiful, tree-lined path ideal for walking, running, or biking. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day on the water or a refreshing hike through nature, Florence County’s outdoor escapes provide the perfect backdrop for adventure. Come discover the natural beauty waiting just beyond the city!