Florence South Carolina Cheap HotelsFlorence South Carolina Cheap Hotels

Florence is a city that loves to play as much as it works. It is known for its car races, festivals and cheaply priced hotels rooms. Darlington Raceway hosts NSACAR races and was called "the Lady in Black" because it had the first paved track when it opened in the 1950's. Visit the NMPA Stock Car Hall of Fame and Joe Weatherly Museum, both located on the grounds. The Florence Motor Speedway offers 200 lap NASCAR and street stock car races. The mild winters allow golf enthusiasts to almost play year round on one of the thirty golf clubs in or near Florence like The Traces. All are close to affordable, top-notch hotels.

Hikers and nature trail lovers like the twelve city parks that also offer sports fields and picnic grounds. The minor league Florence Red Wolves play all summer long. Florence also has an indoor football team called the Phantoms. Lynches River Sate Park is great for fishing, hiking and summer Blues and Jazz concerts. Three other state parks and wildlife areas provide outdoor recreational fun for locals and visitors just a short drive from quality,low-priced hotels with great room rates. Each June, people flock to the Florence Regional Airport for the Pee Dee Air Show Festival.

The arts are alive and well in Florence, home of Francis Marion University which holds Arts Alive in the Spring and the Pee Dee International Festival in September. Formed in 1948, the Florence Symphony is one of the few volunteer orchestras remain in the state. There are dance troupes and choral groups who perform several times a year as well. Be sure to explore the Florence Museum of Arts, Science and History as well as the War Between the States Museum and Railroad Museum.

Yes, there is plenty of shopping to do in Florence. Head for the Magnolia Mall or Florence Mall where nationally known stores and restaurants await. If you like quaint shops and eateries, downtown Florence has those as well as antique stores. There is a Flea Market opened every weekend as well as the Pee Dee Farmers Market just a short trek from low-priced hotels.

Florence is located about an hour and a half from Fayetteville hotel discounts on I-95 or Columbia hotel discounts on I-20.