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    Our top choices for Children's Museum of the Shoals hotels

    1. Residence Inn Florence Marriott

    A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

    2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

    3. Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama

    A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

    4. Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area

    A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

    5. Budget Inn & Suites

    A reception area with a counter, a television, and a door labeled "EMPLOYEES ONLY".

    6. Baymont by Wyndham Florence/Muscle Shoals

    A row of white motel buildings with blue doors, a Baymont sign, and a parking lot.

    7. GunRunner Boutique Hotel

    A spacious lounge with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a bar area.

    8. Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa

    A spacious living area with large windows, a central coffee table, sofas, and armchairs.

    9. Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown

    A modern dining area with a long table, blue cushioned chairs, and a stone accent wall.

    10. Best Western Plus Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals Hotel and Suites

    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a balcony.

    11. The Stricklin Hotel

    A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a counter with a coffee machine.

    12. Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals Florence

    A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

    13. Spark by Hilton Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals

    A spacious interior with a central staircase, a chandelier, and a view to the outdoors.

    14. Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia - Muscle Shoals

    A modern hotel lobby with wooden furniture, a coffee station, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

    15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals

    A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a parking lot and a sign indicating the hotel name.

    16. Clarion Inn Sheffield Muscle Shoals

    A spacious indoor area with large windows, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

    17. Keywest Inn - Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals

    A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs and a table, a plant, a lamp, a bulletin board, and a window with a view of the outside.

    18. Red Roof Inn Muscle Shoals

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

    19. Lake View Inn & Suites

    A swimming pool with a clear view of the sunset, surrounded by lounge chairs and a red umbrella.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of the Shoals

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.
    Residence Inn Florence Marriott    		9.2Wonderful386 reviewsView
    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG    		9.0Wonderful657 reviewsView
    A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.
    Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama    		9.0Wonderful578 reviewsView
    A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.
    Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area    		8.8Excellent887 reviewsView
    A reception area with a counter, a television, and a door labeled "EMPLOYEES ONLY".
    Budget Inn & Suites    		7.4Good198 reviewsView

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    Top Children's Museum of the Shoals Hotel Reviews

    Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown

    A modern dining area with a long table, blue cushioned chairs, and a stone accent wall.

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

    Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area

    A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

    The Stricklin Hotel

    A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a counter with a coffee machine.

    Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals

    A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a parking lot and a sign indicating the hotel name.

    Baymont by Wyndham Florence/Muscle Shoals

    A row of white motel buildings with blue doors, a Baymont sign, and a parking lot.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Children's Museum of the Shoals?

    Children's Museum of the Shoals is located in a walkable area of Florence that travelers like for its riverfront and live music. You'll find 108 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best place to stay close to Children's Museum of the Shoals?

    The Stricklin Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Children's Museum of the Shoals. Other good choices within 5 miles include Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area and Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa.

    How many hotels will I be able to find close to Children's Museum of the Shoals?

    Expedia has 108 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Children's Museum of the Shoals.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of the Shoals, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Children's Museum of the Shoals.

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    What can I see and do near Children's Museum of the Shoals?

    Study the collections at Pope's Tavern Museum, Indian Mound and Museum, or W.C. Handy Home. Learn about local history at Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts and Larimore Home. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Deibert Park, River Heritage Park, and North Woof Community Dog Park.

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