Overview
Florence is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, near Cincinnati. Florence is well known in surrounding cities for a water tower visible from I-71/I-75 that reads "Florence Y'all".
2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Florence
Florence Y'All Water Tower
If you're heading south from Ohio, this is a surefire sign that you aren't in the Union anymore. Originally a giant advertisement for the nearby Florence Mall, this landmark was accidentally created when developers reali…
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
A salt lick surrounded by sulfur springs, containing extensive fossil deposits. The Visitors Center features a mastodon skull and giant sloth skeleton.
Florence Y'alls
The Florence Y'alls, named after the water tower, are a professional baseball team based in Florence. They play in the West Division of the Frontier League, which is not directly affiliated with Major League Baseball but…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 14 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $76–$86 a night (typical $86), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$250.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Florence Y'All Water Tower, Florence Y'alls
- Lunch Lita's Tacos
- Afternoon Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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See
See Florence Y'All Water Tower
If you're heading south from Ohio, this is a surefire sign that you aren't in the Union anymore. Originally a giant advertisement for the nearby Florence Mall, this landmark was accidentally created when developers realized that it was illegal to advertise the mall on the water tower. To save money they turned the M to a Y and the rest is history.
Do
Do Florence Y'alls
The Florence Y'alls, named after the water tower, are a professional baseball team based in Florence. They play in the West Division of the Frontier League, which is not directly affiliated with Major League Baseball but became an "MLB Partner League" when MLB reorganized the minors in 2021. From the 2004 season to the present, the Y'alls have played their home games at Thomas More Stadium, which is located near Interstates 71 and 75. The ballpark is also home to the baseball team of nearby Thomas More University, which bought the right to name the park in 2022.
Buy
Eat
Eat Lita's Tacos
Authentic, street-style tacos, nachos, and other Mexican cuisine - but the tacos are the real stars of the show. Super cheap and located right next to a gas station and convenience store - and mind-shatteringly delicious. The owners are chill, too!
Sleep
Go next
- Check out Covington or Newport, 20-odd minutes away, by heading north on I-71/I-75.
- Or, travel further north over the Ohio River into Cincinnati.
- Or, you could head south to Lexington.
Nearby
Hebron
City / town · 5 listings · 6 mi away
Fort Wright
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Covington
City / town · 19 listings · 9 mi away
Cincinnati
City / town · 17 listings · 10 mi away
Newport
City / town · 26 listings · 11 mi away
Fort Thomas
City / town · 11 listings · 12 mi away
Lawrenceburg
City / town · 8 listings · 14 mi away
Western Hamilton County
Rural area · 14 listings · 20 mi away
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