Rods ’n Rhodies and Communitywide Garage Sale Weekend, September 13-15 in Florence

Events, Local Attractions, The Florence Experience

Few places can offer both the roar of the ocean and the roar of a classic hot rod.   If those heart-pounding sounds appeal to you, you need to be in Florence from September 13 to 15 for Rods ’n Rhodies.   It’s a free, high-octane weekend at a spectacular...

Beach Safety Tips

Outdoor Adventures

For many people, the beach is a place of refuge. It’s where they go to refresh their minds from stresses at work or school, and to enjoy the sun and surf with their family. It’s a beautiful unknown, but it is both calming and dangerous. Old Town Inn would like to...

4th of July in Florence, Oregon

The Florence Experience

Grab the watermelon, picnic blanket, snacks, and the family, and come over here for 4th of july in Florence, Oregon. Florence offers all kinds of events, gatherings, and one of the coast’s best firework shows that will please everyone in the family. Don’t forget: you...

Everything You Need to Know About Sandboarding in Florence

Outdoor Adventures

You have probably heard of snowboarding, but have you heard of sandboarding? Sandboarding is very similar to snowboarding, and it is a favorite activity in Florence, Oregon, as well as in several other areas of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation...

Agate Hunting in Florence: Where to Go and How to Do It

Outdoor Adventures

For many rockhounds – both experts and beginners alike – agate hunting in Florence is the place to be. For agate hunters specifically, the Oregon Coast is perfect. There is such an abundance of agates that even the pea gravel used in children’s playgrounds...

Geocaching in Florence, Oregon

Outdoor Adventures

Have you ever dreamed of going on a treasure hunt? Of finding pirates’ booty, and exploring little known areas to find little trinkets and clues? We have good news: treasure hunts don’t have to end when you’re an adult. It’s time to try Florence, Oregon...

2019 Florence Rhododendron Festival

Events, Local Attractions, The Florence Experience

There is nothing quite like the pomp and pageantry of a big parade in a small town, especially if that means the Florence Rhododendron Festival. But every year on the weekend between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, the parade is just the capstone to four days full of...

Where to Find Beach Access in Florence, Oregon

Outdoor Adventures, The Florence Experience

Florence, Oregon, beach access locations are genuinely one of a kind. Situated along Highway 101, Florence provides an incredible environment for exploring all kinds of beaches. Do you want surfing? Florence has it. Do you want horseback riding? Florence delivers it....

Some of Our Favorite Old Town Restaurants

The Florence Experience, Where to Eat

“Time changes everything.” We get older, a few more gray hairs, and some wrinkles. Even blog posts age out. Thus, we have decided to update our blog post on places to eat in Florence. Some of our previous favorites are no longer in business (Bridgewater...

Bicyclists Welcome at Florence Hotels!

Outdoor Adventures, The Florence Experience

If you’re bicycling the Oregon Coast this year, or more specifically, biking Florence, we invite you to stay with us at The Super 8 by Wyndham  in Florence, Oregon. Right on Highway 101, we’re halfway between the Washington and California borders. Or, perhaps,...