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1. Pinal County Historical Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. McFarland State Historic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery

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5. The Windmill Winery

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6. Poston Butte Golf Club

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7. Tom Mix Memorial

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9. MT Athos Restaurant & Cafe

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10. LB Cantina

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11. Lidia's Cocina at Old Pueblo

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12. A & M Pizza

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Florence, Arizona known for?
  • A: Florence, Arizona is an old Western town with a rich history and 25 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as more than 140 well-preserved historic buildings.
  • Q: How far is Florence from Tucson?
  • A: Florence is located only about 70 miles from Tucson, making it a nice spot for tourists to visit.
  • Q: What can visitors learn about in Florence?
  • A: Visitors can learn about the Wild West history of this part of Arizona.
  • Q: Where is the best place to start a visit to Florence?
  • A: The best place to start is the visitors center at McFarland State Park.

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