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Florence
is located in northeastern South Carolina, approximately 80 miles northeast of Columbia and 100 miles north of Charleston. It is the largest city and county seat for Florence County. Located near the Pee Dee River at the intersection of Interstate 95 and U.S. Highways 52, 301 and 76, Florence provides easy access to all the major cities of the region, including Myrtle Beach, which is about 70 miles east of the Florence. This mid-size Southern genteel city began as a railroad town and has a population today of approximately 33,000 residents. Florence is a city rich in history and culturally active, with a symphony orchestra, theater, ballet, museums, festivals and a world-class recreation complex. Golf is a popular activity in the area, with more than 30 public and private courses in the area - and a climate that allows playing nearly year round. Lynches River County Park is situated south of Florence and offers river fishing, nature trails, canoeing and kayaking and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The Southeastern Bluegrass Association also holds concerts in the park on a monthly basis. Other recreational areas just a short distance from Florence include Woods Bay State Natural Area, Little Pee Dee State Park and Lee State Natural Area. During the first weekend of May each year, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce hosts the May Fly Festival, which features international aerobatic talent, historic and contemporary aircraft, military planes, and elite sky diving teams.
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Florence Vacation Rentals
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Florence Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Inn | 1808 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 678-9292 | | Comfort Inn | 1916 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-4558 | | Country Inn & Suites | 1739 Mandeville Rd | Florence, SC | | (843) 317-6616 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 2680 Hospitality BV | Florence, SC | | (843) 662-7066 | | Days Inn North | 2111 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-4444 | | Days Inn-florence-south | I-95 & Hwy 76 | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-8550 | | Econolodge | 1813 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-8558 | | Fairfield Inn-florence | 140 Dunbarton Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 669-1666 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 3000 W Radio Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 629-9900 | | Hampton Inn | 1826 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 662-7000 | | Heritage Place | 309 S Irby St | Florence, SC | | (843) 662-0461 | | Hilton Garden Inn Florence | 2671 Hospitality Blvd | Florence, SC | | (843) 432-3001 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 2101 Florence Harllee Blvd | Florence, SC | | (843) 629-9779 | | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites | 3440 W Radio Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 432-1500 | | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites | 1819 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-4555 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 3821 Bancroft Rd | Florence, SC | | (843) 664-9494 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1912 Enterprise Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 629-9522 | | Motel 6 #1250 | 1834 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 667-6100 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 150 Dunbarton Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 664-2400 | | Quality Inn | 3024 TV Rd | Florence, SC | | (843) 669-1715 | | Ramada At Young's Plantation | 3311 Meadors Rd | Florence, SC | | (843) 669-4171 | | Ramada Inn-florence | 2038 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 669-4241 | | Red Roof Inn Florence | 2690 David Mcleod Blvd | Florence, SC | | (843) 678-9000 | | Sleep Inn | 1833 Florence Park Dr | Florence, SC | | (843) 662-8558 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott Florence | 2670 Hospitality Blvd | Florence, SC | | (843) 317-9050 | | Suburban Extended Stay Hotel | 1914 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 665-2575 | | Super 8 | 1832 1/2 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 661-7267 | | The Tree Top Inn | 3932 W Palmetto St | Florence, SC | | (843) 662-7712 | | Travelodge | 3783 W Palmetto St | Florence, SC | | (843) 673-0070 | | Wingate Inn | 2123 W Lucas St | Florence, SC | | (843) 629-1111 | | Big Apple Inn | 706 Washington St | Darlington, SC | 9.3 mi. | (843) 393-8990 | | Darlington Motel | 600 Pearl St | Darlington, SC | 9.8 mi. | (843) 393-2881 | | Econo Lodge Timmonsville | 2200 Cale Yarborough Hwy | Timmonsville, SC | 14.1 mi. | (843) 346-9696 | | Landmark Inn | 1301 S 4th St | Hartsville, SC | 20.2 mi. | (843) 332-2611 | | Comfort Inn | 903 S Fifth St | Hartsville, SC | 20.6 mi. | (843) 383-0110 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 201 S 4TH St | Hartsville, SC | 21.5 mi. | (843) 332-9898 | | Holiday Inn Express | 202 N Ron Mcnair Blvd | Lake City, SC | 21.9 mi. | (843) 394-8400 | | Secuity Inn | 319 Sumter St | Lake City, SC | 21.9 mi. | (843) 394-7666 | | Hartsville Motel | 806 N Fifth St | Hartsville, SC | 22.4 mi. | (843) 332-1581 | | Knights Inn | I-95 Hwy 378 Exit 135 | Tubeville, SC | 25.6 mi. | (843) 659-2175 |
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Florence Weather & Climate
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Northeast South Carolina, in the coastal plain, has terrain that is mostly flat. The combination of low elevation, relatively low latitude and warm Gulf stream from the Atlantic Ocean, combines to create a climate with warm, humid summers and short, mild winters. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summer and sometimes in the autumn. Hail and damaging winds often occur along with the summer thunderstorms. Tornadoes are uncommon unless a tropical cyclone is present. Precipitation is abundant throughout the entire year, and the coastline tends to have a slightly wetter summer. Hurricanes are a threat along the coast of South Carolina with the typical season running June through November. However, plenty of warning is generally given for these types of storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
54°F |
35°F |
4.09 in. |
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| February |
59°F |
37°F |
3.02 in. |
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| March |
67°F |
44°F |
4.00 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
51°F |
2.79 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
59°F |
3.31 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
67°F |
4.27 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
71°F |
5.28 in. |
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| August |
89°F |
70°F |
5.33 in. |
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| September |
84°F |
65°F |
3.67 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
52°F |
2.94 in. |
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| November |
66°F |
44°F |
2.59 in. |
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| December |
57°F |
37°F |
3.47 in. |
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Florence Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Florence Regional airport (FLO) located about 2 miles southeast of Florence, the Laurinburg Maxton airport (MEB) located approximately 47 miles northeast of Florence in Maxton, North Carolina, the Myrtle Beach International airport (MYR) located roughly 59 miles southeast of Florence in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Lancaster County Mc Whirter Field (LKR) located around 72 miles northwest of Florence in Lancaster, South Carolina, and finally Fayetteville Regional Grannis Field (FAY) located about 74 miles northeast of Florence in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Florence Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Pedroland Park | Dillon | SC | 27.1 mi. | | | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 61.2 mi. | | | Gay Dolphin Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 61.2 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Pavilion | Myrtle Beach | SC | 61.2 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Grand Prix | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 67.3 mi. | | | Windy Hill Watterboggan Park | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 67.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 61.2 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Crossings Golf Club | Florence | SC | | | | Oakdale Country Club | Florence | SC | | | | Traces Golf Club | Florence | SC | | | | Beaver Creek Golf Club | Darlington | SC | 9.0 mi. | | | Governors Run Golf Club | Lamar | SC | 17.2 mi. | | | Fox Creek Golf Course | Lydia | SC | 20.7 mi. | | | Dusty Hills Country Club | Marion | SC | 20.8 mi. | | | Sandy Point Golf Club | Hartsville | SC | 21.3 mi. | | | Hartsville Country Club | Hartsville | SC | 22.9 mi. | | | Bishopville Country Club | Bishopville | SC | 27.3 mi. | | | Clio Country Club | Clio | SC | 28.8 mi. | | | Marlboro Country Club | Bennettsville | SC | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lynches River State Park | | SC | 11.5 mi. | | | Woods Bay State Park | | SC | 21.9 mi. | | | Lee State Park | | SC | 24.4 mi. | | | Little Pee Dee State Park | | SC | 30.0 mi. | | | Cheraw State Park | | SC | 30.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Museum of the Native American Resource Center | Pembroke | NC | 46.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 64.3 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 74.0 mi. | | | North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 104.6 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 107.0 mi. | |
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